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Monday, February 25, 2008

Development of Wind Devices

After looking at few models of Savonius wind turbines, I began working on my own iteration of these types of turbines. due to the possibility of fabrication of these by lasercutting, These are my drawing which I will be cutting myself. The precision may not be as accurate, but the intention of capturing the wind still will be. I intend on making several types which will help me determine and research which is most effective as well as suitable for the proposed site and building that I have chosen.

















Sunday, February 24, 2008

Simple Wind Devices and further research




So after diverting my research in the wrong direction. I have returned my attention back to wind capturing devices. Initially, I tried to look at the most innovative and complex products which were being developed. Fortunately, I have been given inspiration in simpler means of capturing wind.
here are a few examples of projects which are being developed by individuals who are simply looking for efficient wind power energy.
Although the research displays several different types of wind turbines, the attempt is to see which one will produce the most amount of electrical energy. Because the site is located within the urban content, the ideal choice of research is focused on Vertical Axis Wind Turbines.






















Sunday, February 10, 2008

Laser cut Drawings

After deciding on having the building as my substrate and focus for my project, I drew up my model, which will be placed into our lasercutting machine on Monday. If problems persist with the machine, I'll have to find alternative means of cutting out the immense amount of windows.


























Saturday, February 9, 2008

Building Substrate and Proof of Concept...all in question.

As I visit the site and understand the project slightly better, I see that the direction of my project is moving away, for the moment, on the focus of wind and wind capturing devices, but instead, it is focusing more on the theory of the rhythm and harmony within a structure.
Regarding my proof of concept, I'm still at a bit of a loss where I'm going with this. There are particular interest within my site, but none which I have given full attention to. For the next few days, questions regarding the direction of my project are going to need to be addressed and resolved. The aspect of wind capturing devices, as well as rhythm and harmony are going to have to have some relationship to my previous work in my last semester.
As for now, I will attempt to design my substrate and find a proof of concept.