The design process for heimplanet – Phase 02

In phase 2 we started to devise the in phase 1 chosen designs.

The selection of Stefan and Stefan was focused on techical details and constructions, as well as features, bags and tents in general.

Based on this selection, we started to create different tent concepts for possible appearances and solutions concerning the tent design. In a first approach we made some studies concerning the geodetic geometrical structures to figure out which one is most suitable to become a tent. Furthermore we thought how to implement features as bags, pockets and electrical devices according to several concepts.

The roof is supposed to be transparent, we call it sky spotter (sky spotter).

The main point of the design is to abrogate the knot-points of the geodesies. The triangular surfaces are connected by the edges.

We call it tangential geodetic cupola.

original cell

The upper part of the tent is transparent. A bag can be used as pocket space and textile blinds. LED´s are integrated in the upper area to illuminate the tent. The backpack is integrated in the tent construction and can be used as a hand-pump to blow up the tent as well as storage devise.

fan cell

The tent has two entrances. Row tent building is possible. An overlaying awning serves as rain protection.

dune cell

The geometrical structure of the tent allows a double sided entry system. The entrance can be opened like a venetian blind from both sides.

The last page of our presentation shows a first impression of applicable materials.

1. Outer material: light, robust, intensive colours

2. Outer and in between material: translucent, very fine textile

3. Outer material: Reflecting attributes, non translucent

4. Outer tent details: signal colour, very smooth surface, stable and stiff