PNOME 2.0 Pneumatic Dome - A Solution for Occasional Functions
Mentor 1
Professor Whitney Moon
Location
Union Wisconsin Room
Start Date
28-4-2017 1:30 PM
End Date
28-4-2017 4:00 PM
Description
For the past couple of years, I have been working with professor Whitney Moon on pneumatic, inflatable, structures. Lightweight and mobile forms that are designed to facilitate temporary functions during occasions where permanent architecture is not called for.
During this period, I have dedicated time to explore their materiality, construction process + structure and usability.
Initially, I have designed and built Pnome 1.0, pneumatic-dome, a double-membrane inflatable prototype made up of plastic sheeting and packing tape, affordable and commonly available materials found in every hardware store. However, recently I have developed a more complex form, Pnome 2.0, that addresses some of the issues later discovered in the first prototype.
Pnome 2.0 is a lightweight and mobile inflatable pavilion that is designed for recreational purposes as well as for outdoor seminars. The double-curved surface of the biomimetic Pnome encompasses occupants with pillow-like cushions that are intended to stimulate a tranquil environment. In addition, the double-membrane envelope is fabricated out of rip stop nylon, a highly durable and water-resistant material that keeps the elements from percolating inside, and prevents tears from expanding. Along with the added internal air pressure and ground anchors, the envelope is seamed together with a tensile ribbon structure that is devised to be wind resistant.
PNOME 2.0 Pneumatic Dome - A Solution for Occasional Functions
Union Wisconsin Room
For the past couple of years, I have been working with professor Whitney Moon on pneumatic, inflatable, structures. Lightweight and mobile forms that are designed to facilitate temporary functions during occasions where permanent architecture is not called for.
During this period, I have dedicated time to explore their materiality, construction process + structure and usability.
Initially, I have designed and built Pnome 1.0, pneumatic-dome, a double-membrane inflatable prototype made up of plastic sheeting and packing tape, affordable and commonly available materials found in every hardware store. However, recently I have developed a more complex form, Pnome 2.0, that addresses some of the issues later discovered in the first prototype.
Pnome 2.0 is a lightweight and mobile inflatable pavilion that is designed for recreational purposes as well as for outdoor seminars. The double-curved surface of the biomimetic Pnome encompasses occupants with pillow-like cushions that are intended to stimulate a tranquil environment. In addition, the double-membrane envelope is fabricated out of rip stop nylon, a highly durable and water-resistant material that keeps the elements from percolating inside, and prevents tears from expanding. Along with the added internal air pressure and ground anchors, the envelope is seamed together with a tensile ribbon structure that is devised to be wind resistant.
