009 Desert Seal
‘DesertSeal’ is a tent designed for the extreme environment of the desert. By taking advantage of the daytime heat gradient of arid regions, fresh air is drawn inside by an electrical fan placed at the top of the tent which is powered by a flexible solar panel installed across its exterior face. The overall shape is informed by aerodynamic considerations and allows users to enter in a standing position. Air-filled columns ensure stability in the event of wind and the special silver fabric protects the interior space from the sun.
Project Details
Background: Continuing the tradition of public pavilions in public spaces
Objectives: Allow people to enjoy interaction with public sculpture
Concept: Pavilion which can change shape by electronical and environmental inputs
Materials: Laminated wood, polyester-coated PU, steelcables
Structure: Modular elements connected with fixed (bolts) and mobile joints (ball bearings, hinges)
Technologies: Ball bearings, laminated timber, linear motors, internet protocol
Energy: Local electricity or solar-powered battery pack
Operation: Motion control by people over internet and mobile phones
Assembly: 1 day, 3 people
Dimensions: Diameter 16 m, h 8 m
Weight: 3,000 kg
Design Team: Architecture and Vision - Arturo Vittori
Support and Collaboration: University of Florence, Faculty of Architecture, Florence, Italy; Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, Illinois, USA; Discovery Channel, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Model 1/10: Architecture and Vision
Photo: Mauro Mattioli, Viterbo, Italy
Objectives: Allow people to enjoy interaction with public sculpture
Concept: Pavilion which can change shape by electronical and environmental inputs
Materials: Laminated wood, polyester-coated PU, steelcables
Structure: Modular elements connected with fixed (bolts) and mobile joints (ball bearings, hinges)
Technologies: Ball bearings, laminated timber, linear motors, internet protocol
Energy: Local electricity or solar-powered battery pack
Operation: Motion control by people over internet and mobile phones
Assembly: 1 day, 3 people
Dimensions: Diameter 16 m, h 8 m
Weight: 3,000 kg
Design Team: Architecture and Vision - Arturo Vittori
Support and Collaboration: University of Florence, Faculty of Architecture, Florence, Italy; Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, Illinois, USA; Discovery Channel, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Model 1/10: Architecture and Vision
Photo: Mauro Mattioli, Viterbo, Italy
Italian
'Desert Seal' è una tenda ideata per l’ambiente estremo del deserto. Sfruttando il gradiente termico diurno delle regioni aride, l’aria fresca è convogliata all’interno con un ventilatore elettrico collocato nella parte superiore della tenda e alimentato grazie a un pannello solare flessibile esterno. La forma generale è derivata da analisi aerodinamiche e consente l’ingresso in piedi. La pressione dell’aria assicura stabilità in caso di vento e lo speciale tessuto argentato protegge dall’irraggiamento solare.
French
'Desert Seal' est une tente conçue pour l’environnement extrême du désert. Exploitant les variations de températures présentes dans les régions arides, de l’air est introduit à l’intérieur de la tente par un ventilateur électrique placé au sommet de la tente et alimenté par un panneau solaire flexible installé sur sa surface extérieure. Sa forme basée sur une analyse aérodynamique permet aux utilisateurs d’entrer en position verticale. Des tubes gonflés d’air garantissent la stabilité en cas de grand vent ; le tissu spécial argenté dont elle est faite protège des rayons du soleil.
Arabic
‘علامة الصحراء’ خيمة مصممة خصيصًا للبيئة الصحراوية الصارمة. فمن خلال الاستفادة من حرارة النهار المتدرجة في المناطق القاحلة، يتم إدخال الهواء النقي إلى الداخل، وذلك عن طريق مروحة كهربائية مثبتة أعلى الخيمة تعمل بواسطة لوح شمسي مرن مثبت عبر سطحها الخارجي. أما الشكل العام فمصمم وفقًا لاعتبارات إيروديناميكية يسمح لمستخدميها بالدخول في وضع مستقيم. كما تضمن الأعمدة المملوءة بالهواء بقاء الخيمة ثابتة في حالة وجود الرياح، وتقوم الأنسجة الفضية الخاصة بحماية الخيمة من الداخل من الشمس.
