FAB ACADEMY 2026

FINAL PROJECT

HEXAMODULAR KINETIC SYSTEM

Work in progress Week 01

The tentative final project consists of a kinetic modular panel designed for windows, curtain walls, or facades. This project arises from the pursuit of thermal comfort within the bioclimatic architecture of the Peruvian environment and reality. Furthermore, it explores the diverse forms and designs that facades or panels can achieve, working with the interplay of light and shadow driven by solar positioning.

The project development is divided into three phases:
1. The creation of the hexagonal module, including its mechanical and electronic components.
2. The assembly of the modules to form the panel or facade; a simple and optimized interlocking mechanism must be designed.
3. Functionality testing as a sun-adaptive shading facade

HEXAMODULAR PROJECT TIMELINE (20 WEEKS)

Planned development of the Hexamodular Kinetic System across the 20 Fab Academy weeks. Week 20 is reserved for final delivery and presentation.

Task / Milestone W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 W15 W16 W17 W18 W19 W20
Concept definition, references, and system requirements
Hexamodular geometry and parametric CAD development
Mechanical prototyping (laser cut and 3D printed iterations)
Kinematic mechanism and interlocking optimization
Electronics architecture and custom PCB implementation
Embedded control for motors, servo behavior, and sensing
Networking, communication, and interface testing
Full mechanical-electronic integration of the modular panel
Validation, calibration, and documentation refinement
Final assembly, final edits, and delivery presentation
Legend: Phase 1 - Concept and Design Phase 2 - Prototyping and Fabrication Phase 3 - Integration and Control Phase 4 - Validation and Final Delivery
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Inspiration and Reference Material:

Dynamic Facades: Buildings Show Off New Move clic

Hexa-Kinetic System Sketch

RMIT Design Hub / Sean Godsell (AUSTRALIA)

Program Kinetic Facades / Light Sensitive Systems clic

by aniket.vijay.sonawane

Hexa-Kinetic System Sketch

by aniket.vijay.sonawane





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