Case Study Relevance Diagram

This diagram evaluates how each of my research problems are addressed in terms of design solutions that were proposed within the literature review. Each design solution is then matched to an appropriate casy study/design precedent.

Disassembled Old-School Clock

Artist Todd McLellan has produced a great range of photos which explore disassembly. The amount of components indicates a high level of complexity, i wonder if before everything was pulled apart there was a heirarchy of sub components, components and elements? If this is what a clock looks like, then imagine a typical 3 bedroom house!

Source: http://www.huhmagazine.co.uk/images/uploaded/disassembly_01.jpg

Kieran and Timberlake - Loblolly House 2

Key points discussed:

Off the Shelf Extrusions + Traditional timber structure
Catergorised each element
Hybrid system - allows large spans to be created
Modified connectors + custom fabricated connectors for better structural performance
Smart cartridges - floor and ceiling panels which are pre loaded full of tech (services, wiring, communications)
Blocks - 3 main blocks - bathroom and mechanical room - fabricated offsite with the equipment in, full finished
Dumb cartridges - 2 storey panels with windows, insulation and skin installed and plugged onto structure
70% off site built
6 weeks onsite assembly + 5-6 weeks in factory (simultaneous construction)
BIM modelled allowed certainty for prefab to occur, otherwise would not have had the design confidence

source: http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/15.01/images/animation2.gif

Kieran and Timberlake - Loblolly House - Modular, Prefab, Disassembly

Key Aspects discussed:

Light contact with the earth
Modelled entirely within BIM, where the confidently resolved all key issues and clashes
Bosch aluminium extrusions
Integrated assemblies of each element
Key idea was to establish a scaffold based system - flexible and strong
Digital fabrication techniques utilised 3D model for accuracy
Interesting challenge - taking high tolerance bosch strut and the interface that with low tech wooden piles
Control tolerance and add accuracy from the ground up (timber piles to aluminium frames)
integration of leading edge technology and scope - to find a better more efficient way to build
Everything is accessible and simple on site = easy and stress free