This Company Uses Inflatable Cells to Create New Structures
Katherine Pendrill — September 21, 2015 — Art & Design
'Pneuhaus' is a design collective that uses inflatable cells to create semi-permanent habitable structures. Pneumatics is a branch of physics that involves making use of pressurized air. This project uses the principles of pneumatics to develop semi-permanent standing structures.
The project involves replacing stone with air and replacing netting with mortar. The net helps to provide a rigid shape while the inflated cells provide the strength to keep the structure upright. The cells can be fit together in different forms in order to create structures of different shapes and sizes. While other types of inflatable structures are temporary, the Pneuhaus installations are designed to be semi-permanent.
While Pneuhaus largely focuses on experimental structures, the technology could provide a more durable alternative to inflatable buildings for outdoor events.
The project involves replacing stone with air and replacing netting with mortar. The net helps to provide a rigid shape while the inflated cells provide the strength to keep the structure upright. The cells can be fit together in different forms in order to create structures of different shapes and sizes. While other types of inflatable structures are temporary, the Pneuhaus installations are designed to be semi-permanent.
While Pneuhaus largely focuses on experimental structures, the technology could provide a more durable alternative to inflatable buildings for outdoor events.
Trend Themes
1. Inflatable Architecture - Using inflatable cells to create semi-permanent habitable structures presents opportunities for sustainable and adaptable construction solutions.
2. Pneumatics - Exploring the principles of pneumatics in architecture opens up possibilities for using pressurized air as a structural element in innovative designs.
3. Alternative Building Materials - Replacing traditional materials with inflatable cells and netting can lead to the development of new and more eco-friendly construction options.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architects can leverage inflatable architecture to create unique and customizable structures that offer sustainable and versatile living spaces.
2. Event Planning - Inflatable structures with increased durability could disrupt the event planning industry by providing long-lasting and easily transportable venues for outdoor events.
3. Construction - The exploration of alternative building materials, such as inflatable cells, presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the construction industry, enabling more flexible and sustainable construction methods.
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