More Model Work

My work up to this point had been trying to explore solutions to a harsh southern exposure; however, I realized recently that at this time of year the sun is getting high and the southern exposure is becoming very tempered (not penetrating deep into the room).  This week’s exploration pulled the light catching surface much closer to the aperture and used multiple vertical apertures.  I liked the result.  Thinking about how to push it farther I tried to integrate a horizontal texture to the light catching surfaces.  Then, as I was placing the bouncing surface, I stumbled upon a delightful experience moving the screen back and forth as if it was on a track.  I really like the sensation and the control a person would have with a system like this.




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About Nancy Cheng

Univ. of Oregon Architecture Department head Nancy Yen-wen Cheng, RA, LEED AP researches how design tools and approaches shape outcomes, with a specialization in how craft and computation can stimulate the creative process. She has developed expertise in manipulating sheet materials to create light-modulating structures and has researched how surface relief patterns can increase convective cooling. She has developed fold and slot joints that give structural rigidity to foldable sheet structures and is eager to apply them to rapidly deployable refugee shelters.
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