COURSE: ARCH 703 (Material Engagement) & ARCH 600 (Independent Study) - FALL 2022/ WINTER 2023
PROFESSOR: Catie Newell and Glenn Wilcox
TOOLS/ MATERIALS: Ender 3 Pro 3D Printer, PLA filament,
PROGRAMS USED: Rhino
PROJECT SUMMARY:
We were asked to select two atmospheric conditions and create something that brought these two atmospheric conditions to life indoors. We were strongly encouraged to experiment with and investigate materials. I chose to explore the potential of konjac sponges. Konjac is a popular food in Asia often consumed as noodles, in nabe, and fruit flavored snacks. When frozen and thawed several times it create a sponge that many use to wash their faces or infants due to its soft texture and antibacterial properties. The sponges loose roughly 75% of their weight/ volume when dried completely and become incredibly stiff. I am currently exploring the potential to use dried konjac sponges as furniture
We were asked to select two atmospheric conditions and create something that brought these two atmospheric conditions to life indoors. We were strongly encouraged to experiment with and investigate materials. I chose to explore the potential of konjac sponges. Konjac is a popular food in Asia often consumed as noodles, in nabe, and fruit flavored snacks. When frozen and thawed several times it create a sponge that many use to wash their faces or infants due to its soft texture and antibacterial properties. The sponges loose roughly 75% of their weight/ volume when dried completely and become incredibly stiff. I am currently exploring the potential to use dried konjac sponges as furniture
