Comments on: The Termite Pavilion at Pestival http://www.dezeen.com/2009/09/05/the-termite-pavilion-at-pestival/ architecture and design magazine Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:21:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Daniel Siden http://www.dezeen.com/2009/09/05/the-termite-pavilion-at-pestival/comment-page-1/#comment-318022 Daniel Siden Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:20:02 +0000 http://www.dezeen.com/2009/09/05/the-termite-pavilion-at-pestival/#comment-318022 This architectural installation exists to embody the natural ventilation properties of termite architecture. The installation featured lighting and sound scape that worked in conjunction with the architecture to emphasize the 'living lung' qualities of the forms termites naturally build. The installation was not an example of a construction method, nor especially about the materials used, it was about the functionality of nature's architecture and insect bio mimicry in architecture. The fabrication methods and materials were chosen to minimize waste and carbon footprint, as well as for ease and speed of assembly. Lighting by Haberdasherylondon www.haberdasherylondon.com Sound recording specialist Chris Watson Architecture by Softroom Engineering by Freeform Engineering + Atelier One D This architectural installation exists to embody the natural ventilation properties of termite architecture. The installation featured lighting and sound scape that worked in conjunction with the architecture to emphasize the ‘living lung’ qualities of the forms termites naturally build. The installation was not an example of a construction method, nor especially about the materials used, it was about the functionality of nature’s architecture and insect bio mimicry in architecture.

The fabrication methods and materials were chosen to minimize waste and carbon footprint, as well as for ease and speed of assembly.

Lighting by Haberdasherylondon http://www.haberdasherylondon.com
Sound recording specialist Chris Watson
Architecture by Softroom
Engineering by Freeform Engineering + Atelier One

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]]> By: Martin Saarinen http://www.dezeen.com/2009/09/05/the-termite-pavilion-at-pestival/comment-page-1/#comment-316892 Martin Saarinen Mon, 07 Sep 2009 11:36:48 +0000 http://www.dezeen.com/2009/09/05/the-termite-pavilion-at-pestival/#comment-316892 looks like something we designed a couple of years ago: http://www.freisaarinen.ch/Projekte/sia_animation.html looks like something we designed a couple of years ago: http://www.freisaarinen.ch/Projekte/sia_animation.html

]]> By: Patrice http://www.dezeen.com/2009/09/05/the-termite-pavilion-at-pestival/comment-page-1/#comment-316739 Patrice Sun, 06 Sep 2009 19:08:29 +0000 http://www.dezeen.com/2009/09/05/the-termite-pavilion-at-pestival/#comment-316739 Although the form-finding and fabication technique is old, this is a uniquely interesting installation because of the "termite mound" inspiration. I'd like to experience it first-hand for sure. Also, this method of construction has yet to achieve it's single greatest example - and until that happens people will continue experimenting with it. OH those years of architecture school and topo-models - it's created a generation of topography-obsessed architects. In 10 years, fabrication will be all full-scale stereo lithography. Although the form-finding and fabication technique is old, this is a uniquely interesting installation because of the “termite mound” inspiration. I’d like to experience it first-hand for sure.

Also, this method of construction has yet to achieve it’s single greatest example – and until that happens people will continue experimenting with it. OH those years of architecture school and topo-models – it’s created a generation of topography-obsessed architects. In 10 years, fabrication will be all full-scale stereo lithography.

]]> By: sebastian http://www.dezeen.com/2009/09/05/the-termite-pavilion-at-pestival/comment-page-1/#comment-316706 sebastian Sun, 06 Sep 2009 15:50:46 +0000 http://www.dezeen.com/2009/09/05/the-termite-pavilion-at-pestival/#comment-316706 nice sexy forms!!! look some pictures about termites... http://www.slideshare.net/sebastianrozas/termitas-sebastian-rozas-presentation nice sexy forms!!!

look some pictures about termites…

http://www.slideshare.net/sebastianrozas/termitas-sebastian-rozas-presentation

]]> By: Tomi http://www.dezeen.com/2009/09/05/the-termite-pavilion-at-pestival/comment-page-1/#comment-316377 Tomi Sat, 05 Sep 2009 20:36:02 +0000 http://www.dezeen.com/2009/09/05/the-termite-pavilion-at-pestival/#comment-316377 Fantastic Stuff Rupe..! Well done... Too bad I won't be able to see it 'live'... All the best, Tom Fantastic Stuff Rupe..!

Well done…

Too bad I won’t be able to see it ‘live’…

All the best,

Tom

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