Night View

Floor

Armature

Frame Making and Wayne's Tutorial

Wayne's Lashing Tutorial

We learned proper tying techniques from our friend Wayne - Many thanks!

And tested the frame for strength:

Still a work in progress - But well on the way.

Mock Up

Mark and Jeeho Test it out. Thanks Guys!

This week we made a full size mock-up in cardboard as well as trying out the lashing connections for the bamboo.

We will be using some type of sheer fabric similar to silkscreen material.

We will incorporate video when the habitat is indoors.

The View From Inside:

Bamboo Source

Elverson, PA

Models

Last Week

At the moment, here is what we are thinking for Installation:

1 Outside from April 12-16th for Green Days

2 Move it to Hendricks for the 17th Screening in the Chapel

3 Inside at Smith Gallery from the 22nd to 27th

We have made the design a little smaller to make it a little more practical, but are still thinking of using Bamboo and Canvas as the main materials. We are going to stretch the canvas over the bamboo frame (shown below), using grommets and elastic rope. The bamboo will still be visible at the corners to show people what it is made out of and to let in light. When outside, we will secure the habitat to the ground using stakes so that it doesn't blow away in the wind! We have been working how to detail the canvas wrapping over the frame, and look forward to meeting with our consultants next week.

We changed our initial idea from burlap to canvas due to canvas's ability to stretch, and its durability. If possible we would like to re-use painter's canvas drop cloths, and if not, we may just source our canvas from Commercial Art, and donate the material at the end of the installation.
Look for an Update next Monday!