Go BackLocus Manifesto-exposition: CES presented aspects of the research for a project pattern language, taking into account the uniqueness of its users and need for cost-effective solutions, as implemented in the Peru Project
30/05/2014Four boards in Science Cabinet #1 of the exhibit were devoted to the Peru project.
Visual & Audio Material:
- 1) Eight photos from Peruvian life, as depicted by CES members, while investigating the appropriateness of various patterns
- 2) Pattern 'Thick Walls' from the book 'Houses Generated by Patterns'
- 3) Pattern 'Front Door Bench' from the book 'Houses Generated by Patterns'
- 4) Pattern 'Composite Bamboo Foam Beam' from the book 'Houses Generated by Patterns'
References
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"Thick Walls" Pattern
01/01/1967
Early formulation of pattern on a 2-page format with: Title of Pattern, Photo, Statement of Problem, Solution, Diagram, Author/s, Date, revision Date and Notes; included in “A Pattern Language”, pattern #196 Thick Walls. Revised in Sep-1970 .
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"Composite Bamboo Foam Beam" Pattern - Original
01/08/1969
Early formulation of pattern on a 2-page format with: Title of Pattern, Photo, Statement of Problem, Solution, Diagram, Author/s, Date, revision Date and Notes. Revised in May-1970 .
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"Front Door Bench" Pattern - Original
01/08/1969
Early formulation of pattern on a 2-page format with: Title of Pattern, Photo, Statement of Problem, Solution, Diagram, Author/s, Date, revision Date and Notes; included in “A Pattern Language”, pattern #242 Front Door Bench. Revised May-1970.
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The Peru Project - Low Cost Housing for the United Nations: Interlocking concrete blocks for mortarless block wall & Composite bamboo/polyurethane foam beams - Photographs of drawings
01/01/1969
Two photograph of construction details.
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The Peru Project - Low Cost Housing for the United Nations: Composite bamboo/polyurethane foam beam and planks - Photographs of mock-ups
01/01/1969
Two photographs depicting a composite bamboo/polyurethane foam plank, laid over a beam, with sand-sulphur topping on the planks to form the upper walking surface. It was exhibited at the 2014 Locus Manifesto-exposition “Re-enchant the World: Architecture and the City facing society´s ...