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Eco-friendly Hypar construction workshop
February 11, 2017 - February 14, 2017
Eco-friendly Hypar construction workshop
Date and time
February 11th, 2017 (Saturday) to February 14th (Tuesday)
Participants can arrive earlier or leave later if they wish.
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Description
Inviting learners of all ages for Eco-friendly Hypar construction workshop
(saddle roof / hyperbolic paraboloid structure)
to-scale model of structure created in Sketchup
Features:
- Eco-friendly construction
- Made fully with bio degradable materials
- Using thin shell architecture
- Learn how to work with Bamboos
- How to use greenhouse materials for roof cladding
- Canvas for roofing
Benefits:
- Strong construction
- Cost effective
- Large columnless space
- Quick construction with minimal resources
The planning and materials procuring for the structure has already been done. We will assemble the whole structure together in these days.
Note that all structures are eco-friendly bamboo based and do leak in the rain. But all sleeping and gathering areas are dry.
Expectation from Attendees
- Good sense of humour
- Come with zero expectations
- Open mind for learning
Fees
Based on gift culture to cover expenses for the event. Expenses are Rs. 400/per person/day to cover expenses for food and accommodation. We will not be collecting money from anyone. Those who would like to contribute can do so in the gift box which will be placed in one corner of the event area. No one is going to check who contributed and who did not. So whether you can pay for the event or not just come over and enjoy the experience.
Who can Participate
- Anyone in the age group 4 to 94.
- Anyone who wants to work on and learn about bamboo based construction, thin shell architecture.