MASTER THESIS PROJECT ARCADIA DesignMorphine Master of Science in Computational and Advanced Design Accredited by the Univerity of Architecture, Civil Enginnering and Geodesy Academic Year 2021/2022 ASSEM ATTIA & JOOST HELFERS
DesignMorphine Master of Science in Computational and Advanced Design Accredited by the Univerity of Architecture, Civil Enginnering and Geodesy Academic Year 2021/2022
PROJECT ARCADIA
MASTER THESIS
ASSEM ATTIA & JOOST HELFERS
“The best way to predict the future is to design it” Buckminster Fuller
Amalgamation Chapter Leads - Andrei Padure, Alejandra Rojas
Masters Mentors - Michael Pryor, Arturo Tedeschi
Kinesis Chapter Leads - Shridhar Mamidalaa, Zeynep Topal
Core Leads - Ada Gulyamdzhis, Tung Nguen
Acknowledgment
Director - Pavlina Vardoulaki Pryor
Corpuscle Chapter Leads - Alejandro García Gadea, Radul Shishkov
Cosmogony Chapter Leads - Mădălin Gheorghe, Mateusz Zwierzycki, Kiryl Furmanchuk
Prosthesis Chapter Leads - Aleksandar Bursać, Nicolas Turchi, Keyur Mistry
Executive Director - Tsvetelina Georgieva
Part-Time Teaching Assistant - Ayoub Ahmad
Media Lab Leads - Vittorio Bonapace, Yavor Stoykov
Prototype Lab Leads - Dustin White, Edwin Hernandez Robotics Lab Lead - Eduardo Chamorro
Virtual Reality Lab Lead - Dimitrie Grigorescu
Theory Lab Lead - Stefanos Panagopoulos
CreativeTeam:
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Everything humanity has designed so far, is limited and based on the way our bodies are designed and work, the way they experience reality around us. However, in this age and time, we have reached the crossroads where technology can and will eventually shape, not only our minds but our body, as well. In this sense, designing the future entails, first and foremost, designing the body that will live that future. Challenges inevitably arise and demand innovators and pioneers to overcome them; new tools and new technologies are required to materialize the answer; limits and boundaries will be crossed, and the equilibrium will change. In this journey, the compass will be a scalable notion of the human condition. Housing, transit systems, and the ways one moves around in the city, as well as, the whole structure of the city itself, are essential aspects one has to consider when designing for this new reality. By changing the very unit, the whole world is built around, the human body, we are no longer concerned with just designing parts of the world we live in. We are designing the whole world we live in. It’s not a mere design process, it’s cosmogony.
Pavlina Vardoulaki Pryor Creative Director, DesignMorphine
Program Manifesto
Abstract
Drawing on the results of the “ limits to growth” study from 1972, the following describes an imaginary scenario in which the exploitation of natural resources and the resulting climate change produced the destruction of the natural environment for human life. A group of people come together many years later to use various design interventions, technological advances, and a new social order to make life possible for humans while rebuilding nature. Distinctive designs at varying scales will be explored. From human sized design to design that span across countries or even continents in large scale networks. The designs for the various development interventions make use of different theoretical approaches and follow basic physical principles, although in some cases the artistic ambition has been given priority. The themes addressed include metal programming (metal organic framework), magnetohydrodynamic propulsion, all-encompassing progress as a social goal, and approaches to coexistence with nature.
The result of these themes was the development of a design language with fluid, alternately concave and convex forms, which adapted to and merged with a dark and desolate environment. Carefully placed lighting elements also set climaxes, reinforcing the curved forms. Overall, a theoretical framework was developed that presents a dystopian vision of the future, envisioning a possible community-oriented society that puts personal gain behind short-term efforts for general progress and strives for change.
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II. Explanation of design development, features, and materiality
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I. From Corpuscle to Amalgamation.
III. Discussion of ethical questioning regarding the artificial enhancement of the human body
Introduction to the situations and main actors in the theoretical scenario
Proposal of the first installment of the living unit in the future scenario
Chapter 01 – Prosthesis
III. Deconstruction of the Design and its different features
Representation of the larger scale living structures constructed by the group as a prototype
Vision
Human scale biological enhancement device
I. Classification of the design in the scenario
I. Situation of the Living unit in the theoretical scenario
II. Discussion of the basic human need and its influence on architectural practice in the new conditions
Outlinemegastructure
Chapter 03 – Amalgamation
II. Conceptualization of the design and implementation of technical challenges
Chapter 02 – Corpuscle
II. Outlook on possible objectives humans achieve to survive and adapt to the changed environmental conditions
III. Social and economic formations within the
I. Explaining various environmental and social conditions
Mobility networks for increasing the impact radius
III. social consequences of the gain in freedom through mobility
Chapter 05 - Cosmogony
Urban and regional implementations of layout- and social principles
Chapter 04 – Kinesis
II. larger scale design principles and implementations
Synopsis of the transformation through behavioural principles for change
II. technical and design implementation of mobility networks
I. Expansion of the ideological sphere of influence
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III. effects of interregional mobility
The Day After
I. Justification of the implementation of state-of-the-art mobility networks
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The year is 2132, and much has changed in recent decades. Dramatic events have led to the death of billions of people, dangerous global pollution, and overall, for humankind, a drastic change in human coexistence compared to social coexistence a century ago. Suffering, hunger, disease and eventually death have become the norm.
Project Arcadia
It all began in 1972, when the Club of Rome (an association of scientists) published the study “Limits to Growth”1 , which warned that the trend of extreme economic growth at all costs was unsustainable in the long run. Eventually, overpopulation, rapid industrialization, increasing pollution, limits to food production capacity, and depletion of natural resources would lead to economic collapse and have fatal consequences.
1 Meadows, Donella H, Dennis L Meadows, Jørgen Randers, and William W. Behrens III. 1972. The Limits To Growth. 1st ed. New York: Universe Books.
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2 Herrington, Gaya. 2020. “Update To Limits To Growth: Comparing The World3 Model With Empirical Data”. Journal Of Industrial Ecolo gy 25 (3): 614-626. doi:10.1111/jiec.13084.
Their prediction was proven to be correct, albeit on a different period2 than calculated. By 2075, geopolitical and economic tensions were severe enough to cause the collapse of the G-20 alliance of nations, leading to the irreparable collapse of all globalized trade. The result of this collapse was a global civil war, which caused borders and nations to blur. Ultimately, it can be said that social structures as they were known failed and were no longer in place. The world became anarchic chaos.
4 Carrington, Damian. 2021. “Climate Crisis: Scientists Spot Warning Signs Of Gulf Stream Collapse”. The Guardian. https://www. theguardian.com/environment/2021/aug/05/climate-crisis-scientists-spot-warning-signs-of-gulf-stream-collapse.
In addition to these social problems, environmental damage caused by the exploitation of the earth’s resources was another major trigger for social unrest. Years of thoughtless consumption and the emission of harmful gases and substances have caused global “climate change.” Climate change is the term used to describe the deterioration of the climate caused by human activity. It progressed rapidly and at a deadly pace.3 Climate change led to more extreme weather conditions that destroyed millions of homes, heat waves and droughts that led to widespread famine and huge forest fires, rising sea levels due to the melting of the northern and southern ice caps, and, as a result, the eventual stagnation of global ocean currents.The interruption of the Gulf currents affected the Earth’s climate with dramatic consequences4. The last time the Gulf currents stopped, almost 13,000 years ago, the world experienced an ice age, which had dramatic consequences not only for the planet’s own climate, but also meant death for most living species. This effect resumed, and the earth’s climate changed drastically. The northern hemisphere experienced longer and colder winters, while the southern hemisphere became warmer and drier. This development placed an additional burden on the remaining people, further destabilizing the remaining structures and leading to even greater resentment and struggle for survival among the inhabitants.
In some cities, small groups of people formed, deciding that their chances of survival were greater if they worked together, even though envy and terror often led to terrible carnage among the survivors. One group, however, stood out. Settled in the Northern Hemisphere, they managed to unite some of the brightest minds still alive. Through the accumulated knowledge, they were able to create a living environment that promoted democratic and social coexistence. The group, which
3 Jackson, Randal. 2021. “The Effects Of Climate Change”. Climate Change: Vital Signs Of The Planet. https://climate.nasa.gov/ef fects/.
They quickly realized that research and innovation were their strongest means of survival. Only through new developments were they able to defy the threatening environment. But not only technological progress was important; sociological and theoretical foundations also had to be established to ensure stability and security in the social interactions between members. It was important that the social structure within the group was relaxed and constructive to foster a healthy, solution-oriented, and productive sense of belonging. Individual freedom was important, but everyone had to set aside freedoms and interests in some areas and uphold the common good. These are the social values that the group continues to strive for today, despite the remarkable achievements that have already been made, allowing for an increase in membership.
5 Butova, V V, M A Soldatov, A A Guda, K A Lomachenko, and C Lamberti. 2016. “Metal-Organic Frameworks: Structure, Properties, Methods Of Synthesis And Characterization”. Russian Chemical Reviews 85 (3): 280-307. doi:10.1070/rcr4554.
In the beginning, their life was hard. Living in the catacombs and ruins of the old city, their range of movement was limited due to the elevated levels of air pollution caused by the abandonment of industrial plants. In addition, the city was regularly hit by storms, which raised dangerous fine dust and sharp ice particles in icy gusts. Nevertheless, the group managed to establish an initial base that provided space for growing plants in vertical farms, a basic heating system and, of course, a safe shelter that protected the inhabitants from outside influences. The base was small and covered only basic needs, but everyone was grateful for the security it provided. Slowly, they managed to expand their shelter and set up more rooms and eventually even laboratories to begin researching diverse topics. Arcadia was born.
called itself “Eden,” realized that it could survive and evolve only if it worked together, cared for each other, and set aside individual needs and freedoms, thus fulfilling collective needs first. Their strict focus on universal progress made for a very productive coexistence.
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The group’s research focuses on advanced materials and their production, the improvement of supply structures with emphasis on plant growth and water treatment, and the building of social structures with a solid ethical and philosophical foundation. Their most important research achievement was the breakthrough in the use of Metal Organic Framework (MOF) in 2102, a new type of material that combined the material properties of metals as used in the “old world” with the ease of programming desired shapes.
By programming nanoscale particles5 to bond with each other according to a predefined logic, it was possible not only to create a strikingly innovative way of shaping, but also to incorporate different material properties into the material, allowing, for example, the direct incorporation of
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With their scientific advances, they were able to introduce the IT1.0-BF (Iteration 1.0 - Basic Functions), a body-worn prosthesis that allowed its user to be protected from outside influences. This first version of the prosthesis increased the range of motion, and further exploration in the remains of the ancient city was possible. A new research opportunity opened, and the group began to understand their immediate environment and find ways to adapt to it through changes in their research. Not long after the first version of the prosthesis was introduced, a second, improved version was produced.
With the introduction of the new personal protective equipment, the group’s next goal was to improve the living environment to escape the dark, claustrophobic remains of the old city. Again, the use of MOF proved very useful, even on a larger scale. The result of the research for a new living environment was the LU1.0-BF (Living Unit 1.0 - Basic Functions), which provided space for a variety of purposes and drastically improved the group’s living conditions and research capabilities. Larger structures are possible because multiple living units can be connected.
6 “What Are Metal-Organic Frameworks (Mofs)”. 2021. Novomof. https://novomof.com/metal-organic-frameworks/.
The IT2.0-EVO (Iteration 2.0 - Evolution) surpassed the first version with its performance improvements due to better use of the MOF, improved connectivity, and most importantly, the interface between the external prosthesis and the internal systems of the human body. The close integration of artificial objects and the human body was key to the success of the prosthesis and enabled members of the group to make remarkable progress.
The transport networks that were subsequently introduced allowed for the last implementation of larger structures and connections between different “nodes” through different mobility devices. For these large-scale goals, the technical achievements became secondary, as the social aspect became more and more important. As the size of the group grew day by day, the consideration of individual needs, also due to the improved availability of various resources and technologies, became more and more important to strengthen the common good. A new society with contemporary values and understanding of the world around them is emerging. The individual need is considered, the collective need remains paramount, and above all, however, are the needs of the natural
high-speed data transmission links into solid modules without the need to lay additional cables. In addition, minimal manual labour was required to shape these metals, and the shapes the scientists were able to achieve were virtually free and unconstrained. The development of the programmable metal proved to be the turning point in the group’s development6.
The transport networks that were subsequently introduced allowed for the last implementation of larger structures and connections between different “nodes” through different mobility devices. For these large-scale goals, the technical achievements became secondary, as the social aspect became more and more important. As the size of the group grew day by day, the consideration of individual needs, also due to the improved availability of various resources and technologies, became more and more important to strengthen the common good. A new society with contemporary values and understanding of the world around them is emerging. The individual need is considered, the collective need remains paramount, and above all, however, are the needs of the natural environment.
With the introduction of the new personal protective equipment, the group’s next goal was to improve the living environment to escape the dark, claustrophobic remains of the old city. Again, the use of MOF proved very useful, even on a larger scale. The result of the research for a new living environment was the LU1.0-BF (Living Unit 1.0 - Basic Functions), which provided space for a variety of purposes and drastically improved the group’s living conditions and research capabilities. Larger structures are possible because multiple living units can be connected.
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The IT2.0-EVO (Iteration 2.0 - Evolution) surpassed the first version with its performance improvements due to better use of the MOF, improved connectivity, and most importantly, the interface between the external prosthesis and the internal systems of the human body. The close integration of artificial objects and the human body was key to the success of the prosthesis and enabled members of the group to make remarkable progress.
“[Our body is now] a contemporary Chimera of meat, metal and code.” -PROSTHESISStelarc.IT2.0-EVOPERSPECTIVE
By connecting the structural systems of the body and artificial elements, a very high structural rigidity was realized, while the MOF and structural optimization ensured a relatively light weight structure. The connection between artificial signal transmitters (conducting paths inside the prosthesis body) and the human nervous system, meanwhile enabled the scientists to set up a direct transmission and computation of various sensory data.
1 Vaskovic, Jana. 2021. "Human Body Systems". Kenhub. https://www.kenhub.com/en/library/anatomy/human-body-systems.
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This argumentation of the human body not only signalled a huge step for the chances of survival and striving of the group, but also brought with it a philosophical novelty. For the first time in the known human
The first version of the on-body protection device, the IT1.0-BF (Iteration 1.0 – Basic Function) was the first argumentation of the human body the group developed. It allowed for the execution of basic field work, e.g., to explore the remains of the surrounding city, measure various pollution levels and other environmental data, as well as prepare alternative spaces for a secure inhabitation. As a result, the group and it is living environment have expanded and the standard of living in the shelter has improved.
However, the first version of the prosthesis was limited. Protection from environmental influences was only viable for approximately one hour. After this period, protection was significantly weakened, until the unit was recharged and maintained. In addition, the possibilities to attach various addons was limited. The bulky shape and weight further limited the use of the prosthesis, so the group quickly set out to improve it. The developers knew of these flaws and worked on an upgrade almost immediately. This is also evident in the naming convention of the prosthesis line-up. From the beginning development was understood as an iterative process to gradually improve every unit.
The breakthrough step in the revision of the prosthesis was the understanding of how the interconnection between the organic metal framework and the human body systems1 works. This deeply rooted connection between the artificial prosthesis and the natural human body allows for a more direct communication and better control over the various function of the new generation, the IT2.0-EVO Prosthesis
Chapter 01 - Prosthesis
The final, internal system was the enhancement of the musculature system of the human body, which aided an intense compression of the muscle fibres to cause a stronger power exertion. This allowed the human to be more mobile, even in challenging terrains and provided in general a faster movement speed. The increased speed was supported by an adapted nutrition plan for the brain to keep up with the increased duty.5 The exterior part of this layer was a nano-scale coating of top of the skin which secured the end user from various
5 "Foods Linked To Better Brainpower - Harvard Health". 2021. Harvard Health. https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/foods-linkedto-better-brainpower.
The shape of the IT2.0-EVO mostly followed functional constraints and consisted of four main parts. The first and most prominent part were the exterior Connectors, which enabled a refuelling and maintenance of the prosthesis and the human body by inserting nutrients or other compounds into the (human) system. They were sleek and had additional lighting insets for better orientation in the field. The following element was the Nervous System Computation Unit, which consisted of different small and intricate parts which covered parts of the body and was embedded into the larger Nervous System Antenna Unit. These parts were directly connected and allowed for an exact monitoring of the environment. Another significant function represents the monitoring for various compounds (hazardous and beneficial) which could be used in research and fabrication.
4 Greguric, Ivana. 2014. "Ethical Issues Of Human Enhancement Technologies". Journal Of Information, Communication And Ethics In Society 12 (2): 133-148. doi:10.1108/jices-10-2013-0040.
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history, the argumentation of the human body in a more in-depth way and thus introducing cyborgs2 was possible. The decision to enter the human body and thereby entering a new realm meant a new evolutionary step for humanity came about. In previous centuries, the human evolution and “the rate of change of most traits is glacially slow compared with the rate at which we change our culture and technology and, of course, our global environment”3 . The philosophers of the group noted this ethical boundary, which was due to be broken, but concluded that, to survive and free humanity from suffering, the artificial argumentation of the human body became necessary, even though some ethical problems like “the disappearance of man as a self-conscious living being”4 had to be exceeded.
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With the upgraded prosthesis in duty, the group managed to achieve significant results. The remains of the city got mapped and advanced datasets, used for simulation of various objects and material advancements, got collected. Furthermore, they were capable to clean up most of the environmental damage in their surroundings. The area around them got cleaner, and nature was – as far as this was possible in a freezing cold environment – aided and cared for.
Besides the cleaning and mapping of the city, they also explored some regions further away and scouted for possible places to build a permanent station to continue living and striving. Their goal – after all –was to unite the human species and strive for a more enjoyable life for all humans.
Connectors enable direct inducing of nutrients, drugs, hormones or a direct singlal transmission. they also allow for a con nection with the large scale structures. Nervous System
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IT2.0-EVO PROSTHESIS PROSTHESIS
“It is a kit of parts, not a building.” - Mary Louse Lobsinger.
– LU1.0-BF (Living Unit 1.0 – Basic Functions)
In 2124, construction began on the first version of the living unit. The first components, made of organically programmable metal, were programmed, and placed at the previously determined location. Following the principles of Metabolist design2, the first residential structure was built on a large, bare open space on the outskirts of the city.
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Chapter 02 - Corpuscle
The devices were huge compared to the prosthesis because the scientists had found a way to scale organic metal programming to a much larger scale, where not only nanoparticles were programmed to behave in a certain way, but rather entire clusters of particles could be controlled. The various parts were then bonded together with a liquid organic metal that changed state over time and became hard, bonding the various parts together and forming a solid object with invisible
The gathering of new data and scientific knowledge by the researchers opened up new possibilities, and soon after, the first plans for the construction of a prototype housing unit, the LU1.0 - BF (Living Unit 1.0 - Basic Functions), were published. In an ice-covered environment with heavily contaminated soils and extensive ruins, it proved to be quite a difficult task for the scouts to find a possible piece of land1 on which to construct a new building and still have some surrounding land to further expand the living system, as the likelihood that the building was the beginning of something larger was quite high. The expansion of the group progressed steadily, and the development of a larger habitat was sought.
1 Streletskiy, D. and Shiklomanov, N., 2013. Arctic Urban Sustainability and Permafrost. In: Arctic Urban Sustainability Confer ence. [online] Washington, DC, USA: The George Washington University, p.28. 2 Schalk, M., 2014. The Architecture of Metabolism. Inventing a Culture of Resilience. Arts, 3(2), pp.279-297.
With the progress achieved through the technical improvement of humans and thus the creation of cyborgs, a new consensus prevailed in the mentality of Eden. A sense of accomplishment due to progress and hope was felt everywhere. Members accepted their current living situation underground, but the constant cold, little daylight, and associated restrictions were debilitating, and everyone longed for a way out. The “move out” of the catacombs and ruins was due and new developments were promising.
Inside the other elements were the interiors, an interconnected system of rooms that housed the various functions of the unit. These functions focused on basic human needs3, namely shelter, provision of food and water, hygiene, a place that allows social interactions and provides an opportunity to prove oneself, and finally a place for study and research. These functions were housed on the top floor of the interior under a glass roof, allowing daylight and warmth to do their work inside, but also allowing some privacy through the structural system of glass that acted as a shade from a distance. The lower floor was used for technical equipment such as water treatment systems, current transformers, and computing units that processed the environmental data collected by the various sensors.
3 McLoed, Saul. 2021. “Maslow’s Hierarchy Of Needs”. Canadacollege.Edu. https://canadacollege.edu/dreamers/docs/ Maslows-Hierarchy-of-Needs.pdf.
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The first instalment of Living Unit 1.0 - Basic Function remains another great success for the group as a collective and especially for its members. The vision that soon everyone would have a private space adapted to their personal needs, meeting all their needs, lifted spirits. Social interactions between members were already relatively productive, even though their situation was difficult, but the prospect of drastic improvements in their lives changed everything for the better and raised the general state of mind.
In this way, a housing unit was created that consisted of five different structures that shaped the overall form. On the ground, the units were firmly anchored by a foundation made of particularly stable material. This protects the unit from the environmental effects of the constantly changing permafrost, while responding to seismic events or other potential hazards to the occupants. Above the foundation was the exterior structure, which was the main exterior façade of the unit. It secured the unit from the environment and used various sensors to collect environmental data that could then be used in the simulation to design and validate new developments in virtual simulations. The exterior façade had a dark and shiny appearance to use solar heat to heat the interior. The interior structural system consisted of a space frame that allowed for necessary movement when strong external forces were applied but braced the structure overall. Above the external structure was the external connection, which allowed the interconnection of several housing units in the next stage of development and allowed the transfer of data and materials in real time through various pipes and conduits embedded in the elements.
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“If we understand the cyborg to be a cybernetic creation, a hybrid of machine and organism, then urban infrastructures can be conceptualized as a series of interconnecting life-support systems.” –Gandy Matthew.
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Chapter 03 - Amalgamation
About a decade later, the group’s situation has evolved. Even more improvements to members’ personal living environments were realized, and people were able to feel completely comfortable for the first time in decades. With all this progress, however, one problem emerged. The ruins of the city and the attached catacombs were no longer sufficient to provide decent housing for all the members of the group. This led to conflict and resentment, threatening the team spirit and thus one of the core values of the group. Social stability was threatened, and the balance between individual members was in danger of tipping.
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The new building was constructed on the outskirts of the city on a large open space. Due to climate change, strong winds and devastating fires and rains, the forest that once lay on the plane was destroyed, leaving a kind of no man’s land. Fortunately, at the edge of the plain, a few remaining buildings, with only the supporting walls intact, provided some protection from the strong, cold winds. The ground was rock hard and frozen to the deepest layers due to permafrost. Some ground probes discovered by the field researchers in their search for the perfect location indicated geothermal activity at a depth of about one hundred meters. This allowed the group to harness
Fortunately, the group’s scientists had just found a way to configure larger structures derived from their initial tests with the living units, especially the LU1.0 - BF to the LU6.35.6 - AGG. These units were the experimental field for new forms and functions. From the experiments, they were able to derive key insights that were incorporated into the various simulations and digital models that the group created to replicate their designs. Meanwhile, some researchers set up various smaller research outposts in the remains of the nearby city, collecting data and feeding it into the digital models, expanding the group’s knowledge and understanding of the ever-changing living environment. All of this knowledge eventually made it possible to determine the final placement of the first major structure, which would provide each member of the group with a private space with various community, cultural, and sports facilities. These new structures were intended to reward the members of the group for all their hard work and personal shortcomings during the years they had to live in the small catacombs of the city.
All in all, the structure proved to be an absolute success, boosting the group’s growth and morale. They were certain that their mission continued to represent fantastic progress, which they could see, especially in their own development. They were now eager to expand their structures by building different structures in different places, helping every remaining human being who still lived on this planet to survive and prosper. The group’s ambitions were great, and from the looks of it, they were on the best possible path to achieving their dreams.
1 Self, S., Reddy, B. and Rosen, M., 2013. Geothermal heat pump systems: Status review and comparison with other heating options. Applied Energy, [online] 101, pp.341-348.
some of the earth’s energy and rely less on other, less predictable renewable energy sources, which was very important to them1.
The newly developed shapes were supported by a sophisticated structural system capable of distributing static and sudden loads in a remarkably flexible and effective manner, while being adaptable enough to accommodate different design iterations and even be far larger than necessary for the use case at hand. Previous approaches that paralleled the architecture of the metabolism were taken up and incorporated into the design process. This was critical as the group planned to place their structures in different, variable locations to disseminate their knowledge and share it with people across the continent or even the world, further promoting the survival of humanity. The facade of the structure, similar to the previous housing units, was made of a metalorganic framework, which was a highly adaptable resource that proved tremendously effective in protecting against external threats. The interiors also remained very bright and open to let in natural light, which had a very positive effect on psychological factors.
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“The happenings within spaces in the city, the transient throwaway objects, the passing presence of cars and people are as important, possibly more important in determining our whole future attitude to the visualization and realization of city.” - Warren Chalk
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The Eden group excelled, and the desire to capitalize on their momentum and explore the remote world to make their safety and standard of living accessible to more people is a huge driving force as they prepare a transportation network to connect their home to far-flung places. They also recognized the need to improve circulation within the structure, and so planning began for an expansion of the residential structure. The plan called for the construction of an organically shaped outer network that would connect to the outer structural units. This was to create an extensive and effective public transportation network. The material advances previously pursued also benefited this project, as the programmable metal allowed the most productive use of material compared to its utility and construction effort. The newly established Bioimmitation Laboratory also played a critical role in the development of the structure. Modelled after various slime molds, the outer structure formed strong but also very effective pathways in the structure’s exterior, connecting various nodes. Not only were purely biological models taken into account, however, but extensive use of environmental data, particularly wind data, continued to prove very helpful in the search for optimized shapes.
The introduction of a transport structure also introduced transport vehicles of different sizes that could transport the inhabitants of the structure between the different transport nodes evenly distributed around the structure, allowing - again - the most effective use of the system. The transport pods were streamlined to achieve low drag. At the same time, organically formed metal was used to ensure a lightweight structure while maintaining high structural stiffness for emergencies. The units were powered by an advanced ion propulsion system that used magnetic energy to generate propulsion. With the introduction of public transportation, scientists also announced personal exploration vehicles that would more effectively explore the environment and locate other people and resources. These lightweight vehicles were designed with flexibility in mind, allowing them to
Chapter 04 - Kinesis
The year 2040 marked the first anniversary of the LS21.25 - AP housing structure. For the first time in decades, the group prepared a big party to celebrate their successful escape from the dark and uncomfortable underground. Their new home inspired and spurred the residents to work towards the group’s goals to significantly improve people’s lives after the mass extinction.
The newly discovered method of moving even long distances increased the group’s influence and led to an increase in membership. Thousands of people have gained a better quality of life through their efforts, and their numbers continue to grow. Their intentions to build a second structure quickly became more plausible, and they had already found a suitable location for it.
traverse any type of terrain surrounding the structure. The smaller vehicles were also powered by ion engines, allowing them to travel at high speeds and long ranges.
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“Our house will last less time than we do, every generation must make its own city.”Archigram.
DT120-6F -Cosmogony
A few years later, the influence and culture of the group has spread throughout the continent. Oases of quality of life have sprung up everywhere, and only a few outliers still live in the ruins of the old cities. Communities of interest and custom have developed, and overall, the quality of life has reached a very high level. Exchanges between the various locations, especially in the field of science, are flourishing, and innovative technologies and ways of thinking are emerging. The local transportation networks in each structure function very well and efficiently, but there is a lack of interregional transportation, especially to advance place-based research projects.
To address this problem, scientists in the group used complex flow simulations based on environmental data to develop a system that enabled efficient interregional transportation networks. By transferring the workings of the mathematical principles of interplanetary attraction, Eden has been able to build highly effective networks that bridge the gap between high speed and low cost. Bundling much-used routes further increases efficiency by requiring only a reasonable amount of energy to guide and propel vehicles along circular flow patterns. The application of the physical rule of momentum, whereby an object that moves stays in motion, was used to reduce energy consumption. Similar to the behaviour of race cars in curves, the vehicles follow an optimal driving line to lose as little energy as possible by reducing speed in tight curves. To this end, a function was introduced that take into account the local spatial density of the combined network flows, which allows the introduction of hierarchies into the system. This, in turn, allows for an increase in efficiency, as different requirements can be asserted at different levels. This allows for more precise control, considering the target and allocation.
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After the introduction of gravity patterns, fast transmission could be ensured even over long distances. This meant that the supply of a variety of resources could be ensured everywhere, even if they were not available in all places. This greatly enhances the quality of life. Prototypes that were developed across regions could also be transported directly and
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This also affected the living conditions of the people, who were spread all over the globe and engaged in a wide variety of activities. High-speed transportation networks enabled rapid exchange between numerous settlements, allowing different regions to benefit from each other’s advantages and different environmental conditions. A global transportation and supply system emerged that greatly improved the use of available resources, especially recycled resources. However, the recycled resources rarely came from the origins of the group or from natural deposits on the planet, but from objects from the “earlier times” when humans exploited and systematically destroyed the home planet. The megastructures of past times provided a suitable source for extracting new resources for use in the cycle.
In addition to circuits for resources and components, networks for knowledge, research, and human resources have been established and improved. There is a lively
Many years later, the Arcadia project has developed its maximum potential and built a stable system. Processes are running smoothly and without complications, and the group’s productivity is at an all-time high. The group’s achievements, from the artificial enhancements of the human body to the optimized housing units, the habitat and economic development structures, the regional and interregional transportation networks, and overall, the numerous technological innovations, make it possible to live a stable and secure life. The members of the Eden Group started with an oasis in the void and through hard work, personal sacrifice and technological progress created a habitat that is once again liveable.
Nature gradually recovered and life returned to the planet. The climate also normalized, so that the Gulf currents began to flow again, and the seasons became more pronounced, creating a natural and balanced ecosystem. This allowed the Eden group to break out of their relatively introverted way of life and become more involved in nature again, for example, by creating and managing farmland and biotopes and using natural water sources. Individual outposts and communal outdoor areas were created. However, these interventions in nature were done very carefully, so that nature was controlled but not exploited.
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Realities of a new world (The Day After)
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Always striving and doing right. The established principle of the Eden Group describes the entire work of the group. From the revitalization of the natural environment and the striving of people for better living conditions and a just future. However, part of the strivingas in the revival - is a period of winter and darkness, which must first be overcome in order to achieve great things.
exchange between the various sites and professions. Social structures have also been consolidated. Unity and action for the common good were recognized as fundamental values by all members, as it was recognized that this would move the group forward and continuously improve their living conditions. Only in this way were they able to break out of the cold, gloomy underground of past cities and live a new, liveable, and healthy life. A connection was created not only between man and nature, but also between people. Working together instead of against each other, without exploitation and constant pursuit of personal gain, allowed a drastic improvement in living conditions. The need to prove oneself was raised to a playful level, leading to more peaceful coexistence, the elimination of the gap between rich and poor, and greater equality.
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Imagining a scenario in which the world is drastically different from the current state. Driven by the need for constant economic growth, humanity has used most of earth’s natural resources and with that lay the groundwork for the manmade climate change. (Show rising curves) In our scenario climate change has destroyed most formerly known structures and anarchy and environmental destruction led to a massive decline in population and quality of life. (Show steep declining curves) Humans are now forced to survive in a toxic and cold environment. The warming of the earth caused the stopping of the gulf streams, which led to another ice age and with that came devastating food shortages and social tensions. Our work displays the different developments of the EDEN group which – with the help of new technology and social structures – tries to survive and improve the living conditions of its members. The group introduced new believes which are less focussed on the fulfilment of the individual needs but considered the shared interests and necessities to improve life for all members and reach a state of complete
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