NetWall
The main aim of the installation is to increase and support biodiversity by designing sustainable solutions made out of responsive wood that responds to the climate change. Composed of hexagonal base and triangular modules that were overlapping and in that sense help responsive wood to open and close depending on humidity of the air, NetWall represents extension of the small habitats and allows to different animal species to make their own home inside of the prototypes itself. The project is designed within three different sizes of prototypes: small, medium and large which are strategically placed on the wall based.
01
Design Phase
First phase was dedicated to brainstorming and concept development. In order to have a clear vision we used Systemic thinking approach by creating a Gigamap of our universe with the core in our main aim which was the product itself.
02
Calculating and experimenting
In this phase we focused on calculations and having the exact numbers of modules we want to produce also paying attention on having zero waste of materials we used. After all the math is done, we started trying out how the modules are working together by using other materials that are easy to cut and shape.
03
Manufacturing
After all experiments were done we finally moved to the third phase which was manufacture of the prototypes with chosen materials. The process consisted of measuring, cutting, shaping, assembing and oiling the pieces. It takes a few days to have the prototypes done properly including precise measurements, possible failures while cutting and finally protecting the base by using special oil in order to keep the maintenance of the plywood in the outdoor conditions. The triangular shaped pieces were made of resposive wood and therefore they didn't need any extra protection.
04
Placement of the intervention
Next phase of the process was the project placement.
In our case, we installed the BioHabitats in the public space, nearby the Hopplenabu cemetery, in the wall of institutional building in possession of University of Stuttgart by prior approved permission of intervening by institution itself.
To make sure the intervention will be of a good use for non-human Stuttgart inhabitants, the selected place was analysed in terms of the sunlight and shadow access in various times of the year. The prototypes were places strategically in specific spots in order to be protect and represent comfortable habitats for species by implementing heat island effect analysis of the existing wall.
