A CONTEMPORARY SILK ROADMid Semester Presentation

Design Methods User centered – Where the needs and wants of the end user dictates the design

outcome

Sustainable design – seeks to reduce the impacts on the environment, as well as improve health and comfort or the end user.

Design Discourses Design for Relief- designs that aim to alleviate the problems facing people and

communities.

Ancient Vs Modern – Comparing the differences and similarities between ancient and modern pieces, and the influence that they have on each other.

Ancient Vs Modern.

Culture based Knowledge towards New Design Thinking and practise.

Throughout his studies, Leong became aware of a growing materialism and technological orientation in European design.

“ I believed that cultural knowledge could enrich contemporary design theory and underpin innovation in design practice,”

That is ancient knowledge and techniques still have a huge role to play in improving design and design innovation.

Leong & Clark,‘Culture Based Knowledge Towards New Design Thinking and Practice: A dialogue’, Design Issues, Volume 19 No 3 (pp 48 - 59)

JAPANESE BASED PROJECTS

Natural Flooring House

This quirky house in Hiroshima, Japan, features a polished modern exterior - but walk inside and you'll find a traditional tamped earth floor! Designed by up and coming Japanese architect Makoto Tanijiri from Suppose Office, Takaya House is made from natural local materials found in the area

The traditional earthen floor has plenty of advantages: it is affordable, made of local materials, cool in the summer, warm in the winter and it is so easy to install that can be done with the help of kids. The Takaya House is yet another example of how Japanese architecture brings the outside in, and it’s a beautiful example of how we can live well, and closer to nature.

(Alperovich 2013)

Tags: Ancient vs Modern, Design for Sustainability

PRE CUT TIMBER PRODUCTION

The traditional wooden construction of Japanese architecture is extremely detailed. Its exacting precision and craftsmanship p has stood the test of time for centuries. However, the process of handcrafting each wooden beam with mortises and tenons is quite labor intensive, and with an aging workforce, automation of the production process is key to continuing the tradition.

A recent example of this fully automated technology at work is Bakoko’s Onjuku Beach House, which was erected in 1 day by a small construction team led by two carpenters.

(Winstanley 2011)

Tags: Ancient Vs Modern

A UNIQUE VILLAGE

The Gassho-zukuri or "prayer-hands construction" is the only example of its kind in Japan. Preserved as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the quiet Japanese villages of Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama are a beautiful example of the gasshō-zukuri, or “prayer-hands construction,” historic building design. The strong, sustainable homes were built with a direct relationship to the land, each having a steeply slanted thatched roof to help the snow slide off.

(Morgan 2011)

Tags: User Centered, Sustanability, Ancient Vs Modern

CARDBOARD MODULAR FURNITURE.

Shigeru Ban’s cardboard partition system, for use in rapid response to disaster relief areas. These simple partition shelters are a way to provide a sense of privacy to the families using a low cost, flexible and quick modular solution.

(Cilento 2011)

Tags: Ancient Vs Modern, Design For Relief, User centred, Sustainability

DISASTER RECOVERY KIT

Japanese designer Hikaru Imamura designed the Heat Rescue Disaster Recovery; an emergency kit packed with essentials for earthquake victims.The kit consists of a storage-transport drum containing basic relief goods such as food, water, rice, work gloves and a towel. The drum also transforms into a cooking appliance and wood stove for comfort heat and cooking hot meals.

(Alperovich 2012)

Tags: Ancient Vs Modern, User centred

THAILAND PROJECTS

BUTTERFLY HUTS

Humanitarian design organization TYIN Tegnestue from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology conceived the project in response to a need for more dormitories for Karen refugee children in the village of No.h Bo on the Thai-Burmese border.

The huts are pre-fabricated and assembled on site with sustainability in mind. Most of the bamboo used is harvested locally and woven in the same way that is traditional to the area. The special flapped roof of the Soe Ker Tie House is conducive to natural ventilation. Since the roof also collects rainwater, areas around the huts are more useful during the rainy season, and water can be stored during drier periods. Using foundations cast in repurposed tires, each hut is raised above ground level preventing issues that could arise due to moisture and decay.

(Yoneda 2009)

Tags: Ancient Vs Modern, Design For Relief, User centred, Sustainability

MOVING SCHOOLS 001

Located in the town of Mae Sot, MOVING Schools 001 was created through the joint effort of architecture professionals, a social enterprise, volunteers from around the world, kids and adults. This diverse group worked together to create a learning shelter in an area afflicted by decades of armed conflict. The mobile school is made from a bolted steel structure and panels made from fast-growing bamboo, and it was designed for easy disassembly.

The project utilizes traditional bamboo building techniques, and the concrete-free foundations and made from reclaimed tires filled with compacted gravel. The unique roof is a tensile fabric (instead of tin/zinc), which lasts longer, can be easily taken down, and produces less noise from the impact of Thailand‘s heavy rains.

(Alperovich 2013)

Tags: Ancient Vs Modern, Design For Relief, User centred, Sustainability

DOME HOUSE

• 6 weeks to build

• Under $8000

• Made with locally made concrete bricks

Tags: Ancient Vs Modern, User centred, Sustainability

BIO SOLAR HOUSE

Sustainability is wholly integrated with home life with Thailands first Bio-Solar House, a completely self-reliant abode in Bangkok where nothing goes to waste. The brainchild of Soontorn Boonyatikam, a professor of architecture at Chulalongkorn University in Thailand who is also the designer and occupant.

The Bio-solar home’s energy is generated entirely through solar panelling. A sufficient water supply is maintained collectively via rain, dew and condensation from a cooling system which can also be recycled and used to replenish the garden. Eco-consciousness is even extended beyond the premises with an electrical car that is powered by surplus electricity generated by the house.

(Chong 2006)

Tags: Ancient Vs Modern, User centred, Sustainability

IDEO MORPH 38

• Ideo Morph 38 is a high-rise residential development in southern Thailand that's using gardens and greenery as a second skin. Thailand-based Somdoon Architects, the firm behind the project, says the development "takes on a symbiotic relationship with the environment.“ (Barker 2014)

• Tags: User centred, Sustainability

WHITE PAGES

The White Paper – Australia in the Asian Century paints a very positive outlook on the role that Australian designers will have throughout Asia in the coming century.

Australia is geographically well places to take full advantage of the booming economy and growth rate of Asia. In a few years, Asia will be the largest consumer region in the world, and will also be home to the majority of the world’s middle class.

As this population grows, designers will be meet with a whole new set of problems regarding housing, transport and utilities.Using creativity and design-based thinking to solve complex problems is a distinctive Australian strength that can help to meet the emerging challenges of this century.

Furthermore, as the average wage of these middle class population increases, there will be a huge demand for recreation items, particularly electronics and custom furniture, another exciting opportunity for designers.

THANK YOU

REFERENCES AND SOURCES

Natural Flooring House

• Alperovich, AL 2013, Japanese Takaya House Features a Natural Floor Made From Tamped Earth, viewed 23/04 2014, <http://inhabitat.com/japanese-takaya-house-features-a-natural-floor-made-from-tamped-earth/#ixzz2zgnwHGYP>.

• Architects Profile: http://www.suppose.jp/profile/index_e.html

• Suppose office : http://www.suppose.jp/works/category_e.html

A Unique Village

• Morgan, H 2011, Two Japanese Mountain Villages are Beautiful Examples of Historic Sustainable Architecture, viewed 23/04 2014, <http://inhabitat.com/two-japanese-mountain-villages-are-beautiful-examples-of-historic-sustainable-architecture/>.

• http://www.worldheritagesite.org/sites/shokawavalley.html

• http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5950.html

Japanese Precut Timber Construction

Winstanley, T 2011, Japanese Precut Timber Construction, viewed 29/04 2014, <http://www.archdaily.com/158918/japanese-precut-timber-construction/>.

http://www.bakoko.jp/

Cardboard Modular Furniture.

• Cilento, K 2011, Emergency Shelter Partitions, viewed 29/04 2014, <http://www.archdaily.com/123165/emergency-shelter-partitions-shigeru-ban-architects/>.

• http://www.shigerubanarchitects.com

Disaster recovery Kit

• Alperovich, AL 2012, Hikaru Imamura's 'Heat Rescue Disaster Recovery' Kit Delivers Warmth and Food to Earthquake Victims, viewed 29/04 2012, <http://inhabitat.com/hikaru-imamuras-heat-rescue-disaster-recovery-kit-delivers-warmth-and-food-to-earthquake-victims/>.

• http://www.treehugger.com/sustainable-product-design/heat-rescue-survival-kit-converts-into-stove-hikaru-imamura.html

• http://homeli.co.uk/heat-rescue-disaster-recovery-kit-in-an-oil-drum-by-hikaru-imamura/

Butterfly Huts

• Yoneda, Y 2009, Butterfly Bamboo Homes Are Hope for Thai Orphans, viewed 23/04 2014, <http://inhabitat.com/soe-ker-tie-butterfly-houses-are-homes-and-hope-for-thai-orphans/>.

• http://archinect.com/news/article/90052/sustainably-built-butterfly-houses-are-homes-and-hope-for-thai-orphans

• http://adesignideas.blogspot.com.au/2009/07/housing-butterfly-huts-noh-bothai.html

Moving Schools 001

• Alperovich, AL 2013, Mobile Mae Sot Bamboo School Pops Up in Thailand to Aid Refugees viewed 23/04 2014, <http://inhabitat.com/mobile-mae-sot-bamboo-school-pops-up-in-thailand-to-aid-refugees/>.

• http://architizer.com/projects/moving-schools-001/

• http://openarchitecturenetwork.org/projects/moving_schools_001

Dome House

• http://www.steveareen.com/domehome/

• http://www.viralnova.com/dream-dome-home-thailand/

• http://inhabitat.com/magical-dome-house-in-remote-thailand-constructed-in-six-weeks-for-just-8000/thai-dome-home-by-steve-areen-18

Bio Solar House

• Chong, A 2006, Bangkok Bio Solar House, viewed 29/04 2014, <http://inhabitat.com/bangkok-bio-solar-house/>.

• http://www.terradaily.com/2003/030928033742.6azaxajn.html

• http://www.lookeastmagazine.com/2012/09/green-and-thai/

Ideo Morph 38

• Barker, J 2014, Thailand's High-Rise is Wrapped in Plants: This Vertical Garden Provides a Second Skin, viewed 29/04 2014, <http://www.weather.com/home-garden/garden/ideo-morph-thailand-green-wall-photos-20131015>.

• http://somdoonarchitects.com/residential/#/ideo-morph-38/

• http://www.archdaily.com/432139/ideo-morph-38-somdoon-architects/