Model Building Using Paper
I chose to model the living room in the apartment I live in - I chose this room as it is the most interesting with multiple doors and windows which open outward. I found that paper was pliable and easy to work with however it lacked sturdiness and I would use deeper tabs next time to give the structure extra support. I used a scale of 1:20.
Model Building Using Cardboard
Again I modelled the same space but using cardboard this time. My expectations was that cardboard would be easier to work with than paper as it is sturdier, however the cardboard I used was thick and did not fold easily. I also made the tabs deeper on this model which held the structure together better than the thinner tabs I used on the paper model. I used a scale of 1:20.
I later went back using tracing paper to add in the glass for the windows and fly screen door for the back door.
Paper vs. Cardboard
While paper is less sturdy than cardboard I found it easier to work with as it folded much more easily - however I think I would like to try using a thinner cardboard in the future as I think this would combine the ease of folding with a more sturdier material.
As I found the cardboard was quite thick and difficult to manipulate I decided to try a different approach and experiment using a template instead of gluing individual walls together. This model I used a scale of 1:50 as I was starting to run out of cardboard and didn't have enough to make another 1:20 scale version.
This time it was much easier using cardboard from a template especially as I made an incision along the fold lines to cut halfway through the thick cardboard which allowed the edges to bend much more easily while still staying together.
Despite finding an easier way to manipulate cardboard, I still enjoy the cleaner, crisper look of using paper.
Using Paper Again with Folding Techniques
After learning some more folding techniques I applied this to a re-vamped design of my living room.
I gave it a higher ceiling and curved diamond patterned roof and folded sliding door. I also used deeper tabs on this model so that the walls were more supported.
Below are some more folding techniques which I practiced.
I found the new folding techniques an exciting exercise as I have always enjoyed paper folding techniques including origami. I struggled to fold a few of these techniques correctly the first time as many of them required a square piece of paper and cutting a perfect square was challenging. I ended up using another folding method to help me make a perfect square so that my folds lined up correctly.
In reflection of this weeks exercise I believe I will need a lot of practice at developing my model making skills in order to be able to communicate my design more effectively. In particular I found that I was rather messy with the glue and aligning the edges of the model to stick together. The edges could also be improved I believe if I had folded them harder before sticking them together. Upon viewing the photographs it was clear that the creases could have been deeper. I will work on improving these skills when creating my next models.
Fusion360 - Transition Space
I based my Fusion360 diagram off a transition space/thoroughfare through my home - the hall way - and two of the adjoining rooms connecting to it.
Template scale was reduced to 1:2 instead of 1:1 due to the oversizing my original design.
I found Fusion360 a challenging software to use to communicate this design. I practiced several times to get each of the rooms to connect correctly using the tongue and groove method. I made several mistakes throughout which required me to go back and fix each and I did numerous checks once the model was complete to ensure that everything lined up correctly. This was particularly good exercise for developing my conceptualisation skills - having to visualise the building and how it would connected together in my mind. I also draw a small plan on a scrap piece of paper to assist me with this and guide me through the process.
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