Self cleaning materials
http://spinoff.nasa.gov/Spinoff2012/ee_5.html
Monday, December 29, 2014
Signal // Accessibility
1.
System - Internet of things
Construction - monitor chip tagging (give the items a history for memory)
How is this useful to my architecture?
Purpose 1 - for sharing
Purpose 2 - for memory
2.
Divide it up in scale of the systems. Macro and micro, city/between set number of people
System - Car, Journey Sharing systems
Construction - Audi Unite (also look at others), apps etc
http://www.dezeen.com/2014/11/12/kram-weisshaar-audi-unite-car-sharing-programme-stockholm/
How could this be useful to my architecture?
3.
System - Private Space Sharing
couch surfing, airbnb, breather, camden share
Construction - apps etc needs research.
System - Internet of things
Construction - monitor chip tagging (give the items a history for memory)
How is this useful to my architecture?
Purpose 1 - for sharing
Purpose 2 - for memory
2.
Divide it up in scale of the systems. Macro and micro, city/between set number of people
System - Car, Journey Sharing systems
Construction - Audi Unite (also look at others), apps etc
http://www.dezeen.com/2014/11/12/kram-weisshaar-audi-unite-car-sharing-programme-stockholm/
How could this be useful to my architecture?
3.
System - Private Space Sharing
couch surfing, airbnb, breather, camden share
Construction - apps etc needs research.
Signal // Security
Reputation System - building trust online
"Today, every life transaction, hiring, dating, getting insurance, applying for university, is directly affected by a search engine," said the firm's chief executive Michael Fertik.
What and why systems are already using reputation systems?
Since everybody has a web presence employers google potential employees
Since everybody has a web presence employers google potential employees
How do these systems work?
watch this video:
How do people use the reputation system?
http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/smart-takes/how-to-build-and-manage-an-online-reputation/
http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/smart-takes/how-to-build-and-manage-an-online-reputation/
Digital devises, such as mobile phones, tablets and laptops. Generally hand held digital devises
How can I use this to help people to share space? Set up a website.
System - online reputation system http://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/london-life/your-most-valuable-digital-asset-it-might-just-be-your-integrity-9199057.html
Construction - website to host this, to make the system a constructed part of the architecture of sharing space.
System - online reputation system http://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/london-life/your-most-valuable-digital-asset-it-might-just-be-your-integrity-9199057.html
Construction - website to host this, to make the system a constructed part of the architecture of sharing space.
Saturday, December 27, 2014
Signal // Location
System (Structure) Location Tracking
Why is location tracking useful, who is doing it?
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/5-types-android-apps-make-good-use-location/
How is the collated data processed?
How can we track location?
Why is location tracking useful, who is doing it?
How does location tracking work? (Technical Science Structure and Construction)
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/5-types-android-apps-make-good-use-location/
How is the collated data processed?
Application to Architecture
How could I use location tracking in Architecture to help create lagom?
Structure: Location Tracking System
Construction: Mobile and app software
Structure: Location Tracking System
Construction: Mobile and app software
Environment
Archonomy - Architecture for an alternative economy
Designing buildings which support the shared economy.
Environment
What does lagom mean in Swedish?
Designing buildings which support the shared economy.
Environment
What does lagom mean in Swedish?
"In Sweden it is a commonly understood and often discussed topic that the citizens are striving to achieve a state of “lagom.”... Lagom is neither being excessive nor sparse but looking/feeling/being at the perfect equilibrium right in between...In one word, lagom describes the essential and elementary basis of the Swedish national psyche, which is one of consensus and equality."
http://www.lexiophiles.com/english/what-%E2%80%9Clagom%E2%80%9D-really-means
"To engage stakeholders at the local government level we need to stress the idea of well-being. It's an effective way to educate people about the effects of their lifestyle and buying habits. It's not about deprivation or going without, but understanding what it is to have enough...After the basics (shelter, clothing, food, water) are covered, well-being is less dependent on material goods. This needs to be a central part of the sustainable consumption movement."
"Live life in a way which is better for you, your family, your community and the planet"
http://www.shareable.net/blog/why-cities-can-and-should-lead-the-sustainable-consumption-movement
A significant part of the 'sustainable consumption movement he is referring to is collaborative consumption i.e. The Sharing Economy.
Could architecture be a part of the sustainable consumption movement by creating an environment which supports and sustains the sharing economy?
"To engage stakeholders at the local government level we need to stress the idea of well-being. It's an effective way to educate people about the effects of their lifestyle and buying habits. It's not about deprivation or going without, but understanding what it is to have enough...After the basics (shelter, clothing, food, water) are covered, well-being is less dependent on material goods. This needs to be a central part of the sustainable consumption movement."
"Live life in a way which is better for you, your family, your community and the planet"
http://www.shareable.net/blog/why-cities-can-and-should-lead-the-sustainable-consumption-movement
A significant part of the 'sustainable consumption movement he is referring to is collaborative consumption i.e. The Sharing Economy.
Could architecture be a part of the sustainable consumption movement by creating an environment which supports and sustains the sharing economy?
We do not have a word for lagom in the english language, but it is an inherent part of Swedish culture. I want to use architecture as a vehicle to generate a culture and vernacular meaning of lagom . ie. I want to design a new living typology in the UK which encourages a new way of life that sustains the sharing economy and by doing so generates an anglicized culture of lagom.
With this technology exploration I hope to make use of our tech-dependent society to challenge the semantics of 'Architect' and pioneer new responsibilities which force the profession to look beyond the static confines of structure and connect buildings to the sharing economy.
With this technology exploration I hope to make use of our tech-dependent society to challenge the semantics of 'Architect' and pioneer new responsibilities which force the profession to look beyond the static confines of structure and connect buildings to the sharing economy.
Adopting and The Lagom lifestyle is a balance between:
- Owning Less
- Sharing More
- Experiencing More
Why own less?
Different websites with different lists:
http://www.becomingminimalist.com/escaping-excessive-consumerism/
http://tinyhousetalk.com/5-reasons-to-own-less/
The problems caused by over-consumption include natural resource depletion, unhappiness, growing inequality, climate change .
Why share more?
What I really mean by we should share more is we should move towards collaborative consumption.
"A new economic model has arrived. Named by TIME as one of the “10 Ideas That Will Change the World”, collaborative consumption describes the shift in consumer values from ownership to access. Together, entire communities and cities around the world are using network technologies to do more with less by renting, lending, swapping, bartering, gifting and sharing products on a scale never before possible. From Airbnb to Zipcar to Taskrabbit, collaborative consumption is transforming business, consumerism and the way we live for a more fulfilling and sustainable quality of life."
http://www.collaborativeconsumption.com/about/ "Sharing re-invented through technology"
Sharing can eliminate waste, improve efficiency, connect people to one another, and allow us to make money on extra stuff in our closets and garages.
http://www.shareable.net/how-to-share how to share more.
Sharing more helps us to consume less as individuals
Less waste
More efficiency
switch from access to ownership
The basic fact in that the growth imperative of our economic system is fundamentally at odds with our finite natural systems. We need to refocus on individual, family, and community well-being and spread the message that sustainable consumption does not mean going without. Rather, it means better quality of life for everyone. To address inequality, we need to shape the economy for more equitable access to resources.
http://www.shareable.net/blog/why-cities-can-and-should-lead-the-sustainable-consumption-movement
Why experience more?
http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2014/10/buy-experiences/381132/2/
Different websites with different lists:
http://www.becomingminimalist.com/escaping-excessive-consumerism/
http://tinyhousetalk.com/5-reasons-to-own-less/
The problems caused by over-consumption include natural resource depletion, unhappiness, growing inequality, climate change .
Why share more?
What I really mean by we should share more is we should move towards collaborative consumption.
"A new economic model has arrived. Named by TIME as one of the “10 Ideas That Will Change the World”, collaborative consumption describes the shift in consumer values from ownership to access. Together, entire communities and cities around the world are using network technologies to do more with less by renting, lending, swapping, bartering, gifting and sharing products on a scale never before possible. From Airbnb to Zipcar to Taskrabbit, collaborative consumption is transforming business, consumerism and the way we live for a more fulfilling and sustainable quality of life."
http://www.collaborativeconsumption.com/about/ "Sharing re-invented through technology"
Sharing can eliminate waste, improve efficiency, connect people to one another, and allow us to make money on extra stuff in our closets and garages.
http://www.shareable.net/how-to-share how to share more.
Sharing more helps us to consume less as individuals
Less waste
More efficiency
switch from access to ownership
The basic fact in that the growth imperative of our economic system is fundamentally at odds with our finite natural systems. We need to refocus on individual, family, and community well-being and spread the message that sustainable consumption does not mean going without. Rather, it means better quality of life for everyone. To address inequality, we need to shape the economy for more equitable access to resources.
http://www.shareable.net/blog/why-cities-can-and-should-lead-the-sustainable-consumption-movement
Why experience more?
http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2014/10/buy-experiences/381132/2/
How could Architecture boost this new economy?
Key environmental signals which affect lagom: location, security and accessibility.
How does location affect lagom?
The ability to move/change location allows more experience.
The ability to move/change location allows more experience.
Freedom - Our day to day, week to week, month to month, year to year needs are not static but often our location is. Often we are not living in the location most central to our needs because the building where we live is static.
Environment - for example, if someone changes jobs and it's located on other side of the city, if they can move closer, they will spend less time commuting
Health and wellbeing - if we live in the most central location to our needs we are more likely to be able walk and cycle.
Economics - creates a more flexible labour market...if people know they can easily move they will extend their search parameters for a job as they are more flexible on location.
Environment - for example, if someone changes jobs and it's located on other side of the city, if they can move closer, they will spend less time commuting
Health and wellbeing - if we live in the most central location to our needs we are more likely to be able walk and cycle.
Economics - creates a more flexible labour market...if people know they can easily move they will extend their search parameters for a job as they are more flexible on location.
How does security affect lagom?
The feeling of security enables us to share our space and belongings more willingly
To share our space and belongings we need to have trust and feel secure.
The feeling of security enables us to share our space and belongings more willingly
To share our space and belongings we need to have trust and feel secure.
How does accessibility affect lagom?
Having access to everything we think we may need makes it much easier and more desirable to own less.
Network technologies, similar to those being used in other industries using the shared economy, could pave the way for a technology based infrastructure within a new living typology that monitors and affects environmental signals such as: location, security and accessibility.
Network Technologies
Having access to everything we think we may need makes it much easier and more desirable to own less.
Network technologies, similar to those being used in other industries using the shared economy, could pave the way for a technology based infrastructure within a new living typology that monitors and affects environmental signals such as: location, security and accessibility.
Network Technologies
I am going to explore the systems (structures) and devises (materials and construction) which collate and process qualities which could affect location, security and accessibility.
Introduction
Introduction
The service economy will define the next generation of architecture therefore architects need to concern themselves with the technologies they cannot see.
I am concerned with living in a shared economy of BELONGINGS and SPACE and I will be exploring technologies which could facilitate this more (and better).
The service economy will define the next generation of architecture therefore architects need to concern themselves with the technologies they cannot see.
I am concerned with living in a shared economy of BELONGINGS and SPACE and I will be exploring technologies which could facilitate this more (and better).
Tuesday, December 23, 2014
Recognition Technologies
Access
Why are we still using keys and codes?
Recognition Technologies exist.
The iphone is using finger tip technology (my school library was using it 6 years ago), airport border controls are using facial recognition technologies.
The technology is only going to get better, more efficient, more widely accepted.
Architecture can use recognition technology. If space is a currency, we need to access it and we need a universal key that we don't have to carry. We become the key.
If we are the key then we can control access to the minutest detail.
The network tells us the best location to live, we accept, it gives us access. Simple, remotely controlled, no key required. No hassle. Not just a smart home, a smart network.
Many hotels use universal keys or have swipe cards which they can update to unlock different doors but facial recognition would remove the need to carry a key - one less thing to lose!
Share
This also helps people to share space more freely.
Basic living example: 137 Windmill Road
I live in a shared house with 4 other people and we share our kitchen. We cook together a lot and most of our food is shared but we do all have some of our own food, which although we are happy to share with other people, really it is better if people ask first.
If, however I was sharing with people who were not immediately my friend, which may be the case in LivingGenY then I may be less willing to initially share my food even though I was happy to share the space.
So if we could provide a hassle free way of securing specific cupboards in the kitchen that only the owner of the contents could access then this problem would be solved.
Socially I think it is important that this mechanism could be disabled because to encourage sharing I believe we should minimize security of belongings, however it needs to be a choice. So finger recognition could be used to access your kitchen cupboard.
There are numerous ways this uninvasive technology could be used to help people to share space with ease.
Why are we still using keys and codes?
Recognition Technologies exist.
The iphone is using finger tip technology (my school library was using it 6 years ago), airport border controls are using facial recognition technologies.
The technology is only going to get better, more efficient, more widely accepted.
Architecture can use recognition technology. If space is a currency, we need to access it and we need a universal key that we don't have to carry. We become the key.
If we are the key then we can control access to the minutest detail.
The network tells us the best location to live, we accept, it gives us access. Simple, remotely controlled, no key required. No hassle. Not just a smart home, a smart network.
Many hotels use universal keys or have swipe cards which they can update to unlock different doors but facial recognition would remove the need to carry a key - one less thing to lose!
Share
This also helps people to share space more freely.
Basic living example: 137 Windmill Road
I live in a shared house with 4 other people and we share our kitchen. We cook together a lot and most of our food is shared but we do all have some of our own food, which although we are happy to share with other people, really it is better if people ask first.
If, however I was sharing with people who were not immediately my friend, which may be the case in LivingGenY then I may be less willing to initially share my food even though I was happy to share the space.
So if we could provide a hassle free way of securing specific cupboards in the kitchen that only the owner of the contents could access then this problem would be solved.
Socially I think it is important that this mechanism could be disabled because to encourage sharing I believe we should minimize security of belongings, however it needs to be a choice. So finger recognition could be used to access your kitchen cupboard.
There are numerous ways this uninvasive technology could be used to help people to share space with ease.
GPS in architecture
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| http://blog.geogarage.com/2013/02/locata-wants-to-fill-holes-in-gps.html |
Maybe we don't know where the best place to live is?
How do we chose where to live?
Assuming we know the city we want to live in, how do we then choose where to live?
It generally depends upon four key things:
cost
location
space
and who with?
Here I am interested in how we choose the location of where we live.
To chose location we tend to think about the areas we like to spend time in, where are friends live, where we work, how we can get to work, where feels safe, where local amenities, how we get to them etc. We also project into the future and imagine where we may want to be in the next six months, year or two years etc. If we are not living alone, we may also think where the people/person we are going to be living with want to be located too. The resulting decision of where to live is a calculated balance between such factors.
Architecture doesn't generally intervene at this stage of a person's living decisions.
but maybe it could? maybe it should?
How could it? Why should it?
Think of space as a currency i.e. space which can be swapped, traded, multiplied and divided. This would change how we decided where to live. Location becomes less permanent and more flexible.
Why is this a good thing?
It probably isn't always.
Although it is a good thing for many reasons.
It changes the time frame we apply to where we want to live.
How could architecture do this?
Architecture could be a managed, connected network of citywide spaces, not an individual building.
Who is this good for?
This is good for single GenYers at the beginning of the career ladder, finding themselves, finding their friends, seeking new experiences, avoiding commutes. People who aren't ready to settle.
How could it work?
The network installs an app on your phone which monitors your GPS, your journey times, your likes and dislikes and through a series of algorithms works out the best location in the system of city spaces for you to live.
So architecture could not just help us decide where to live, it could make better, unbiased decisions for us. Depending how much your life fluctuates you could move every weekend or every three years.
What are the additional benefits of this?
Environment - for example, if someone changes jobs and it's located on other side of the city, if they can move closer, they will spend less time commuting
Health and wellbeing - if we live in the most central location to our needs we are more likely to be able walk and cycle.
Economics - creates a more flexible labour market...if people know they can easily move they will extend their search parameters for a job as they are more flexible on location.
For more research:
Fleet tracking http://gpstechnologies.net/category/fleet-tracking/
Formula 1 Live timing http://www.formula1.com/live_timing/
GPS Visualiser https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IketRc-_Tu8
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