modeLab Strip Morphologies III Workshop

Strip Morphologies III is a two-day intensive design, prototyping, and fabrication workshop to be held in New York City during the weekend of March 03-04, 2011. As the next installment in the modeFab series and building upon the research developed in Strip Morphologies I + II, this workshop will investigate the morphology of the ’strip’ by cross-linking developable surfaces, ordered grids, and joining strategies. In a fast-paced and hands-on learning environment, we will identify and exploit the constraints inherent in sheet material and CNC laser-cutting technology to explore and construct highly articulated material assemblies. Furthermore, the workshop will provide participants with instruction in digital fabrication techniques and direct access to CNC equipment. This workshop will consist of a series of instructional lectures, open work sessions, and guided exercises, beginning with an introduction to Computational Geometry and Grid-Based Modeling. The workshop is structured to allow each participant time to iteratively develop design prototypes, moving quickly from digital design environments to material artifacts and back again throughout the weekend. As part of a larger online infrastructure, modeLab, this workshop provides participants with continued support and knowledge to draw upon for future learning. Attendance will be limited to provide each participant maximum dedicated time with instructors. Workshop Details and Registration: http://modelab.nu/?p=5260