End of the Spring quarter!

Sorry for the late update. UCLA and work has got me running nonstop until recently.

Anyway, we finished this year with a bang! RUMBLE! here are some pics of what I've been up to recently for that.
Special thanks to Haoyuan Ren for the photos!: here is his site: Haoyuan Ren




For the M.arch 1 program we were told to develop a wall section that talks about the enclosure system we're proposing. At the start of the quarter we were given an case study to develop and learn from. Mine being Lever house by SOM, we focused mostly on two things, one being the idea of pulling the spandrel into the space and two the research and development portion of an new solar shading device, which we actually got to work!(but only as a single prototype) the video and explanation of this device in a later post. [i still need to edit the vid...]







I have to say, this is the first time i've built something like this, it turned out to be a wild experience of alot of unknowns and faith. Lucky for me I had friends who believed in me, and i'm happy to say it turned out rather well! I hope you enjoy the images!

As for the solar shading device we decided to go with an bimetal project which expands and contracts depending on electrical current. Further development lead to the exploration of an expanding flower like object. Since we decided to go the fashionable route (literally) we decided to give it a flower look, giving the facade an overall blooming effect, the idea is that each flower is powered by a solar panel (which is possible) and it blooms depending on the amount of sunlight and so forth. since the flower needs to contract and expand frequently to keep it from overheating the entire facade in theory would be in continuous movement, giving it an shimmering effect or current like water so forth, i think you get the idea. :P





Here is a link to my site which will try to talk about it in better detail.
and if you have questions ask a way!