Design and create your own 4D printed textile samples at AVA Vinbar
Register here to reserve your spot: https://forms.gle/7XqYiz2wexX5fjUy6
In this hands-on workshop, participants will design and create their own 4D printed textile samples. The workshop will go through how to create 2D designs in Rhino3D, prepare them for the 3D printer, and ultimately print them out onto stretched textiles.
3D printing has already begun to revolutionize the world of architecture, forcing a consideration of the use of materials in architecture and their relationship with emerging technologies. 4D printing on textiles, though a relatively new use of 3D printing technology, presents great potential and insight into the architectural materials and processes of the future.
4D printing textiles is the process by which plastic is 3D printed onto a stretched textile that is later released, resulting in a 3D structural warping. By manipulating factors such as material, line thickness, and geometry, the warping can be controlled to create a wide array of applications; from deployable architectural structures and shelters for extreme environments, to softer textural interior architectural elements such as space dividers. This fabrication process blends traditional textiles with modern additive manufacturing, highlighting the evolving connections between past materials and future technologies. By exploring new and unconventional uses of 3D printing, it fosters greater collaboration, experimentation, and innovation across both technical and non-technical fields, encouraging innovation and interdisciplinary approaches.
