Dynamic Folding Envelope Design

Nor Aiman  Sukindar; Mohammad Hazim  Haji Zamri; Fethma M. Nor; Muhammad Aqil Aizuddin Haji Ismail; Lim Beng Lei; Ahmad Azlan  Ab Aziz

doi:10.37934/sijcad.1.1.1423b

Authors

Nor Aiman Sukindar School of Design, Universiti Teknologi Brunei, Jalan Tungku Link, Gadong BE1410, Brunei Darussalam
Mohammad Hazim Haji Zamri School of Design, Universiti Teknologi Brunei, Jalan Tungku Link, Gadong BE1410, Brunei Darussalam
Fethma M. Nor School of Design, Universiti Teknologi Brunei, Jalan Tungku Link, Gadong BE1410, Brunei Darussalam
Muhammad Aqil Aizuddin Haji Ismail School of Computing, Universiti Teknologi Brunei, Jalan Tungku Link Gadong BE1410, Brunei Darussalam
Lim Beng Lei Graduate School of Information Science and Engineering, Ritsumeikan University, Kyoto 603-8577, Japan
Ahmad Azlan Ab Aziz Engineering Faculty, Universiti Teknologi Brunei, Jalan Tungku Link Gadong BE1410, Brunei Darussalam

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37934/sijcad.1.1.1423b

Keywords:

Adaptive design, dynamic facades, global warming, product design

Abstract

This study focuses on the development of the Dynamic Folding Envelope Design (DFED), a portable shading device created in response to global warming challenges. Addressing the need for environmentally conscious yet comfortable shading solutions in outdoor recreational spaces, particularly glamping, the research aims to create a user-cantered, versatile, and customizable device. Utilizing research tools, user testing, interviews, and prototyping, the study culminates in an Arduino-powered prototype. Survey results and in-depth interviews highlight the demand for features such as replaceable canopies and autonomous functionality, while also identifying practical hurdles like hardware limitations and coding complexities. The study reviews the DFED's practicality and efficacy, emphasizing the importance of addressing technical challenges and refining design aspects. Overall, the DFED represents a significant step towards sustainable and user-friendly shading solutions in outdoor recreational spaces.