Master of Advanced Studies 2009/2010
Computer Aided Architecture Design

Edyta Augustynowicz

aedyta@student.ethz.ch _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Final Group Project - Space Shift back to main page

project in colaboration with: Sofia Georgakopoulou, Stefanie Sixt, Dino Rossi
software: rhino
hardware: Elecroactive polymer

http://caad-eap.blogspot.com/

		ShapeShift is an experiment in future possibilities of architectural materialization. This project explores the potential application of electro-active polymer (EAP) at an architectural scale. EAP offers a new relationship to built space through its unique combination of qualities. It is an ultra-lightweight, flexible material with the ability to change shape without the need for mechanical actuators. As a collaboration between the chair for Computer Aided Architectural Design (ETHZ) and the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (EMPA), ShapeShift bridges gaps between advanced techniques in architectural design/fabrication and material science as well as pushing academic research towards real world applications. Download pdf about ShapeShift :Attach:ShapeShift.pdf