La Bull d’Air is a structure built in France by Collectif de la Meute and Raumlabor, which works with the idea of having a nomadic lifestyle, and what can be done to accommodate this way of living.
The piece is meant to be partly an art installation, making people think about how housing has changed over the last century, and what ways architects can shape just how people choose to live their lives. One goal for the La Bull d’Air was to have something that was not overly ornate, but instead was very minimalist and had the ability to be moved about from place to place. This was certainly achieved by Collectif de la Meute and Raumlabor, as they did a good job exploring the ways a moveable structure could be built. Photo Credits: designboom, raumlabor.net
Moveable Inflatable Architecture
The La Bull d’Air Speaks to a Need for Nomadic Structures
Trend Themes
1. Nomadic Living - The concept of nomadic lifestyles is an emerging trend in housing, and offers opportunities for the development of portable, flexible, and minimalist structures.
2. Moveable Architecture - Moveable structures are a growing trend in architecture that provide innovative and adaptable solutions for various industries.
3. Inflatable Structures - Inflatable structures are a trend in architecture that provide cost-effective and versatile solutions for various industries, especially in disaster relief and emergency housing situations.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - The architecture industry can take advantage of the nomadic living trend and develop portable and multi-functional structures for various purposes.
2. Event Planning - Event planners can use moveable architecture to create flexible and customized spaces that can be easily assembled and disassembled for different events.
3. Disaster Relief - Inflatable structures can be used in emergency and disaster relief situations where traditional housing and structures are unavailable or impractical.