MArch: Reflective Journal

Oliver Haigh

Nov 18, 20191 min read

Geodesic physical model: reflection

This tandem physical modelling and computer modelling and drawing process has been a really useful way of initially testing the concept...

Oliver Haigh

Nov 16, 20191 min read

Geodesic physical model: casting

The final modules to do were to test and demonstrate the casting on formwork process. For this, I used a card formwork/mould, built from...

Oliver Haigh

Nov 14, 20191 min read

Geodesic physical model: applying formwork

The second module to construct was the formwork applied to the bamboo. To make this, I first of all laser-cut the net in mountboard. I...

Oliver Haigh

Nov 12, 20191 min read

Geodesic physical model: bamboo structure

The first module that I made was the bamboo structure. This is something which could be clad in some form of sheeting or textile to be...

Oliver Haigh

Nov 10, 20192 min read

Testing temporary to permanent ideas with geodesics

To test the idea of using bamboo for creating temporary structures and for the structural basis for casting permanent parts of the site,...

Oliver Haigh

Nov 8, 20192 min read

Bamboo for construction: a means rather than an end?

Up until now, I haven't particularly considered or tested bamboo in terms of how it would create the structures on the site, as I have...