Make Architecture: 12. Final Fabrication: Interact - TILE

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MAKE ARCHITECTURE
12. Final Fabrication: Interact_TILE
The goal of this nal project is to design and build a modular system that utilizes the digital machines
and techniques weve learned in class over the semester. I chose to fabricate an interactive wall
system that incorporates LED lighting.
INSPIRATION
For inspiration, I looked at interactive projects that involved modular system and lighting as well as
some of my own past work for this class.
Brick_OPTIC
I chose to aggregate the Brick_Optic tile that Ive made in week 7. Not only does the acrylic rod brings
the light through, it also gives directionality to each tile.
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Brick_OPTIC by Juliet Hsu
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LiTraCon
LiTraCon is a new type of translucent concrete made with ne concrete embedded with 4% optical
glass. This light-transmi ing concrete was developed in 2001 by Hungarian architect Aron Losonczi
working with scientists at the Technical University of Budapest.
(h ps://makearchitecture.les.wordpress.com/2010/05/litracon.jpg)
(h ps://makearchitecture.les.wordpress.com/2010/05/concrete_display_1.jpg)
Enteractive Interactive Carpet
Designed by Electroland. Interactive environments which use layers of technology to intelligently

register the movement of pedestrians through public space. Walkways, entries, and faade come alive
in response to simple human actions.
(h ps://makearchitecture.les.wordpress.com/2010/05/enteractive-11.jpg)
(h ps://makearchitecture.les.wordpress.com/2010/05/enteractive-21.jpg)
Ada Inteligent Room
A novel articial organism, a creature in the shape of a space that can perceive and react to its
surroundings. At the same time, her form facilitates a novel interaction between humans and machine
that goes beyond the possibilities oered by a conventional computer, such as keyboard, mouse or
joystick. Ada has sensory organs. She can see, hear and sense touch and contact. While Ada cannot
communicate with words, she expresses herself through sounds, light and projections. Ada likewise
learns how to synchronise her various components, such as the oor plates, the movable eyes and the
light ngers. Ada is able to remember the visitors with whom she has played and whose gestures,
movements and sounds she has observed. Swiss Expo 2002
(h ps://makearchitecture.les.wordpress.com/2010/05/ada11.jpg)
(h ps://makearchitecture.les.wordpress.com/2010/05/dscn15801.jpg)
(h ps://makearchitecture.les.wordpress.com/2010/05/ada_14101.jpg)
White Noise / White Light by Meejin Yoon
(h ps://makearchitecture.les.wordpress.com/2010/05/my1.jpg)
FABRICATION
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Interact_TILE by Juliet Hsu
Tools and Components:
Prototype Form Work
Universal Laser Cu er (Bed size 18 x 32)

Laser Cut File
Acrylic Dowels, 1/2
Acrylic sheet 18 x 32
Masking tape
Rockite 20 lbs
Mold release (Smooth-On Ease Release 200 (h p://www.smooth-on.com/index.php?
cPath=9_1123_1226))
Paper cup or plastic bucket
Stirrer
Electric hand sander
Reusable Mold / Cast
1 Sheet of plastic corrugation (or any sheet material)

Plastic sheeting to protect work surface
Silicon rubber (Smooth-On Mold Star 15 (h p://www.smooth-on.com/Mold-Star%3D-
Silic/c1341/index.html)), 4 trial pack
Water Jet Grid System
Omax Water Jet 2652 (Bedsize 26 x 52)

Template File
2 sheets of 1/32 Aluminum
Lighting & Misc
15 Stick n Click LED lights

(30) 1 Compression Springs
30 x 18 MDO
Directions:
DESIGN. The nal project will be an aggregation of 15 tiles, each 6 wide x 6 height x 1/2 depth. The
total assembly will be 5 tiles across and 3 tiles down, the dimensions are 30 wide x 18 height x 1-
1/2 depth (including the support system and LED).
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PROTOTYPE. The three basic tile pa erns are designed to cover every corner of the nine square grid.
By rotating the middle array and the corner array tiles, I can create a variety of aggregation that
directs light in multiple ways.
Export Rhino le to .dxf using 2004 polyline se ing for laser cut le. The prototype formwork are
made with laser cut acrylic sheets which gives the tiles a smooth surface. However, they are also non-
reusable formwork. Small notches are made in each prototype tile to allow for full integration of the
backing system. Recommendation for 1/16 acrylic sheet is 95 power and 8 speed for cu ing on the
Universal Laser Cu er.
Assembly formwork and tape all edges to prevent formwork from exploding or falling apart. Spray
mold release on both interior of formwork and on the acrylic rods. Pour Rockite into mixing bucket,
add water, and stir. Make a high slump mix to make sure the cement can get in between the rods. The
demold time is 10 min.
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Laser cut formwork cut le 18 x 24.
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Laser cut acrylic formwork and 1/2 acrylic rods.
Acrylic formwork assembled.
Middle array prototype tile.
Corner array prototype tile w/ LED.
REUSABLE MOLD. To make four more tiles of each prototype, I need to make reusable molds. Make
a container slightly larger than the prototype tiles. Tape all edges to make container water-tight. Mix
part A and part B of Mold Star 15 thoroughly in 1:1 ratio. Pour mixed liquid into container. This
product have 65 min pot life and 16 hours demold time according to the Smooth On specs. However,
it is possible to remove the mold after 6-8 hours. Mold Star 15 have a high tear strength which is
much needed when removing the prototype tiles and the acrylic rod array.
(h ps://makearchitecture.les.wordpress.com/2010/05/prototype-tiles.jpg)
CASTING. Cut acrylic rod down to appropriate sizes and insert into rubber mold. Spray mold release
on rubber mold and on the acrylic rods. Pour Rockite into mixing bucket, add water, and stir. Make a
high slump mix to make sure the cement can get in between the rods. The demold time is 10 min.
Rockite curing.
WATERJET. To waterjet the grid backing system, I need to make dash line cuts and cut out the
support pieces. Join all vectors in cut le. Make a small tick mark in top left corner and use this as the
starting point. Save two separate .dxf les (dash line & cut out pieces). Open .dxf in Omax Layout, set
line quality to 3. Set lead in/out by using autopath. Set tool path, and click on auto generate. Save .ord
le.
Waterjet cut le 1
(h ps://makearchitecture.les.wordpress.com/2010/05/grid-cut-le_1.jpg)
Waterjet cut le 2
(h ps://makearchitecture.les.wordpress.com/2010/05/grid-cut-le_2.jpg)
Before starting, check to see that the water pipe and gas pipe are turned on. When both levers are
aligned with pipe, it is turned on. Next, lower the crank so that the nozzle touches aluminum sheet.
Reverse the crank 1 full circle (1/2 circle kick back + 1/2 circle higher) to set appropriate nozzle height.
Finally, raise the water level and click start.
Open the dash le in Omax Make. Set material to metal aluminum and thickness to 0.032. Move
nozzle head to top left corner and set zero in both x and y direction. Click on Begin Machining.
When le is complete, open cut shape le and repeat without rese ing the zero.
(h ps://makearchitecture.les.wordpress.com/2010/05/omax-make-4.jpg)
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ASSEMBLY. Cut MDO to 30 wide x 18 high. Align the aluminum grid pieces at slo ed edge and
snap together the grid system. Fold tabs and screw down to MDO. Check tile orientation and stick
LED light onto grid at acrylic rod location. Glue springs into place. Fold small tab into slot and hold
tile in place. Finished!
(h ps://makearchitecture.les.wordpress.com/2010/05/tab.jpg)
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2 Responses
1.
MARY says:
April 22, 2011 at 11:57 pm
I AM INTERESTED I CREATING AN AMBIANCE IN OUR RECEPTION HALLS WITH THE
USE OF YOUR TECHNOLOGY.
IN PARTICULAR i WOULD LIKE TO ACHIEVE AN INTERACTIVE dANCE FLOOR OR EVEN
BETTER AND INTERACTIVE ROOM. I WANT MORE INFORMATION ON THE EFFECT
ACHIEVED IN THE PHOTOS ABOVE, PARTICULARLY THE PHOT TITLED WHITE NOISE
WHITE LIGHT.
yOU CAN REACH ME AT 514 325-8665 MONTREAL CANADA
REPLY
2.
towermint.co.uk says:
April 11, 2012 at 8:57 am
Great advice as always, continue the good work!
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23/10/2017 12.

Final Fabrication: Interact_TILE | Make Architecture

12. Final Fabrication: Interact_TILE

Enteractive Interactive Carpet

Designed by Electroland. Interactive environments which use layers of technology to intelligently

Ada Inteligent Room

White Noise / White Light by Meejin Yoon

Tools and Components:

Prototype Form Work

Universal Laser Cu er (Bed size 18 x 32)

Reusable Mold / Cast

1 Sheet of plastic corrugation (or any sheet material)

Water Jet Grid System

Omax Water Jet 2652 (Bedsize 26 x 52)

Lighting & Misc

15 Stick n Click LED lights

Laser cut formwork cut le 18 x 24.

Laser cut acrylic formwork and 1/2 acrylic rods.

Acrylic formwork assembled.

Middle array prototype tile.

Corner array prototype tile w/ LED.

Curso e Formao em Coaching

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