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Technological Expression in New Fashion: 3D Printers
No full textThe aim of this brief essay is to analyze the evolution of the relationship between fashion and technology in recent years. Today, the fashion industry seems profoundly transformed as a result of the introduction of new technologies, which have opened up new possibilities of formal and productive expression (Mc Can 2007). One of these innovative factors is the use of machines for rapid three-dimensional prototyping, allowing for a wide expressive ability and extreme precision in realization. The ability to meticulously express oneself and the possibility of creating a digital model have created the opportunity to experiment with various types of modeling, including parametric ones based on algorithms. This design method is a fundamental component of a new design process and is influential in the new fashion-science scene. We are witnessing the advent of technology not just as an integral tool in the design process, but also as a material component of fashion production.
Firstly, we provide an overview on the existing combination of fashion and technology in order to highlight the changes taking place. Following this is a discussion on the evolution of the fusion between technology and fashion before 2000. It is also argued that new means of expression in the manufacturing field have been developed through use of the digital prototyping machine. Subsequently, there is an analysis of the new ways of expressing oneself through design. A case study on experimentation with fabrics and new technologies is presented. The practice of Michela Musto, an architect and fashion designer, is used to present clothes created using a mathematical algorithm through laser cutters and printers for rapid prototyping (3D). The work of Michela Musto highlights the use of new software and digital systems that allow processing of parametric surfaces.
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These programs are normally used in architectural contexts, but in this case they have been adapted for the production of clothes in the fashion industry, using unconventional techniques. Finally, the different ways in which technology integrates with fashion are analyzed, highlighting possible future developments in the global market
Hydro-Symbiotic Morphologies: Generative Design Processes for Hyper Arid Ecosystems
No full textThe Hydro-Symbiotic Morphologies project, presented as part of the Master of Science in Emergent Technologies and Design of the Architectural Association School of London by the architects Yasmine Rougab, Carlos Zulueta, and Michela Musto in 2013, explores the possibility of establishing a residential settlement in the hyper-arid area of the Atacama Desert, the driest one on Earth. The research revolves around the design of fog-catcher systems capable of providing subsistence tools in a future that sees the phenomenon of desertification dramatically advancing. The fog collection method has been proven to be a sustainable technology to provide fresh water for drinking and plant watering. To manage efficiently this precious resource, the project employs food towers, and a belt of fog catchers, those are the spaces where aquaculture, fish farming, and purification of water happen and become part of a highly efficient ecosystem. All the stages of the design had been approached with a biomimetic overture, detecting the fundamental survival strategies of the rare life forms living in hyper-arid ecosystems and translating their relevant geometries and behaviors in complex sets of data ready to be manipulated through algorithms and generate optimized forms enabling the creation and management of a complex system designed to accommodate life in the desert. The research highlights along the design process the existence of a capillary symbiosis between nature and digital matter, in this system the understanding of one allows the simulation and the iteration of the features and performance of the other. The design is driven by a bottom-up process and makes extensive use of generative data-driven design strategies led by a bio-inspired approach. The biomimetic inspiration is supported by the use of digital simulation tools marking the step for a new trans natural symbiosis, even in places not considered, until now, to be colonized by humans
Advanced Manufacturing Processes for Emergent Architectural Systems
No full textAdvanced manufacturing processes for emergent architectural systems quests to disentangle the critical interdependencies between materials, manufacturing, and design process involving the use of digital additive manufacturing technologies at an architectural scale. The focus implies the analysis of the strategic aspects leading towards a more sustainable construction process in terms of resources, time, and materials. Computational design tools and 3D printing technologies, toward simulation and optimization, prove to strongly affect the way we populate and design our built environment. CAD and CAM technologies offer a significant range of implemented solutions able to support the emergence of original formal archetypes and innovative construction systems that embrace more resilient building processes. From these premises, the study aims to focus on the principal tools and techniques in support of large-scale 3D printing as novel technology associated with potentially strong stimuli for sustainable development
Fabbricare nell'emergenza: La Risposta dei Makers alla Crisi Globale
No full textQuali sono state le forze trainanti dietro la mobilitazione delle comunità maker durante la pandemia di COVID-19? In che modo la
loro risposta ha segnato un punto di svolta nell’uso della fabbricazione digitale e del design collaborativo? Questa indagine evidenzia come tali comunità siano state in grado di mobilitare repentinamente risorse e competenze e di riorganizzarsi autonomamente. Si prendono in esame le azioni intraprese dai makers nel corso della pandemia, cercando
di comprendere in che misura la loro risposta abbia rappresentato
un modello replicabile di eccellenza nella gestione dell’emergenza:
in quest’ottica si analizzano anche le proposte progettuali esposte nell’ambito della mostra “Fabbricare nella Emergenza” tenutasi a Roma presso lo IED e la Real Academia de España. Il proposito è quello di offrire una prospettiva globale sul potenziale trasformativo del movimento maker, sottolineando come la loro azione collettiva abbia contribuito alla lotta contro il Covid-19, e come possa influenzare le future pratiche di design e produzione nell’ottica della sostenibilità e della resilienza
Masdar City, Toward a post-vernacular urban model
No full textThis research provides a critical overview of Masdar City, an innovative urban settle- ment located in Abu Dhabi. The aim is to identify and analyze its pioneering urban design principles and sustainable features, highlighting its potential as a model for fu- ture environmentally conscious cities. The study of this peculiar settlement employs an interdisciplinary approach, drawing insights from architecture, urban planning, sus- tainable technologies, and cultural heritage.
The master plan for Masdar City, spanning an area of 6,4 million square meters, was unveiled in 2007 by Foster and Partners. The project was initiated by Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company and presided over by the sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who currently oversees its strategic planning, implementation, and management. The city initially homed 50.000 people, 1.500 businesses, and the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, a university hub dedicated exclusively to the study and research of renewable energy. Its construction started in 2008, but further developments are still underway.
In recent years, governments across the globe have embarked on ambitious endeavors to construct large-scale, master-planned urban developments that prioritize a harmonious relationship with nature. This pursuit of international recognition and prestige through the execution of unique projects reflects a broader trend seen in the Arabian Gulf re- gion, particularly in the UAE and Qatar, where remarkable construction projects have taken center stage over the past two decades. The emergence of eco-cities is situated within a critical spatio-temporal context, and its implications are poised to profoundly shape our immediate future. Masdar City provides a new interpretation of the Middle Eastern vernacular architecture within the context of the desert landscape. In fact, its ar- chitectural and urban design blends traditional Arabic and Persian urban features with contemporary technologies, resulting ni an original morphological configuration that not only promotes cultural identity but also integrates sustainable practices. The re-de- sign of vernacular elements such as the wind towers, part of the Achaemenid cultural heritage of the Central Iranian Plateau or the reconfiguration of mulguf water collector and storage system, significantly drove the development of the current city layout. The cities of Kashan and Yadz in Iran witnesses a relevant presence of this climate con- trolling urban elements are interesting case studies and surely a source of inspiration for the planning of Masdar urban configuration. Indeed, passive design strategies and wind cooling systems play a central role ni the city's configuration: carefully planned street orientations maximize shade and airflow, while wind management strategies create a comfortable urban environment.
The reinterpretation of vernacular architecture witnessed in Masdar City exemplifies a paradigm shift in urbanism that has been possible thanks to a holistic approach to sustainability, one that encompasses energy-efficient infrastructure and advanced waste management systems, as wel as the promotion of walkability and public transit. In ad- dition to this, the implementation of design and building strategies suited for harsh climatic environments is facilitated by computational data-based modelling tools, re- sulting in an emblematic example of performance-based urbanism. The city has gar- nered global recognition for its ambitious renewable energy goals: extensive solar panel installations, including rooftop photovoltaics and solar farms, have guided the design of the whole urban morphology.
Undoubtedly, Masdar City epitomizes the concept of eco-urbanism theorized by Miguel Ruano in 1998 at its best, Madar can be considered as a smart city for vocation, its urban system incorporates data collection, advanced technologies for energy manage- ment, zero-carbon transportation systems, and infrastructure monitoring and enhanc- ing its urban efficiency, connectivity, and quality of life.
This contribution also explores the analogies between Masdar and other, already wel- known urban planning endeavors ni the recent past as the city of Arcosanti by Paolo Soleri's city-laboratory ni which most of al as far as the application of ecological princi- ples is concerned. However, while Masdar City draws inspiration from different urban planning approaches, it also seeks to establish itself as a unique model for sustainable urban development, tailored to the specific challenges and opportunities of its place and time
Re-Coding Fashion: Paradigmi emergenti e scenari computazionali a servizio di una nuova couture digitale
No full textThe improvement in fashion design and the availability of new design and production technologies tools, has gained a starring role thus becoming part of the creative process. Because the advent of algorithmic drawing tools, which base their design flow on the reproduction and on the it- eration of biological and evolutionary systems, the com- putational approach to design, acquires a substantial role and characterizes, increasingly guiding and directing, the formal abstraction and conceptualization of the project and the subsequent design product
Mass- Customization, an Arising Paradigm for the Future of Fashion
No full textThis study aims to present the outcomes of ongoing research focused on integrating additive manufacturing technologies into the fashion supply chain through the lens of mass customization. The proposed framework seeks to reconfigure the conceptual and operational paradigms of the fashion industry by advocating for innovative ontological models and production methodologies that facilitate a more sustainable and flexible system. The ramifications of establishing this paradigm shift are substantial; the process initiates with consumer-driven customization and permeates the production domain, establishing a robust foundation for continued research. This investigation encompasses advanced design tools, generative manufacturing techniques, and novel material sciences, alongside a systemic understanding of mechanisms capable of catalyzing a transition towards personalized and resilient fashion artifacts.
The articulation of a new production and distribution model is pivotal to enable the implementation of a mass-customized fashion ecosystem. Despite its current underutilization, 3D printing technology presents an optimal solution for achieving scalable, sustainable, and localized manufacturing processes. By critically analyzing case studies on the commercialization of bespoke, digitally fabricated garments, this research aims to elucidate the potential of additive manufacturing to supersede traditional mass production paradigms. The study systematically evaluates the potential benchmarks, operational efficiencies, and extant constraints of this integrative approach. As the research progresses within a rapidly evolving technological landscape, it remains committed to dynamically refining its theoretical and practical framework through the continuous assessment of emerging trends, experimental methodologies, and pioneering discoveries
Territori accessibili: forme di comunicazione per una narrazione inclusiva dei territori attraverso metodologie di Co-design
No full textOggi la comunicazione sui social media mette in evidenza canoni narrativi ricorrenti e trasversali dei diversi luoghi e contesti, generando spesso una omologazione della narrazione degli stessi.
A questo proposito ci si pone l’obiettivo di innescare quella che la letteratura definisce 'inversione narrativa' con lo scopo proprio di sovvertire i canoni correnti sia nella loro forma espressiva che nei significati che questi veicolano. Le domande che si pongono sono quindi: come attivare questa inversione narrativa? Quali i processi da innescare affinché la narrazione dei territori possa passare attraverso contenuti non canonici bensì significativi delle singole identità territoriali? E come educare anche ad una proposizione di questi contenuti attraverso immagini non standardizzate? Quale il contributo del co-design nella costruzione di una consapevolezza site specific relativa ai valori del proprio territorio e quale il contributo di competenze anche sommarie di psicologia della percezione per consentire un uso consapevole e mirato delle immagini
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