"PNEUMATIC PROGRAMMED HYBRID "
RESEARCH PROPOSAL FOR THE FAB LAB 2015 ACADEMY

Introduction
Pneuma is a term that comes from Greek πνεῦμα and means "spirit", blow, breath, wind. Pneumatic architecture is that it is supported by the air, by pressure.

Description of the proposal
This is an investigation of flexible pneumatic structures whose size varies depending on different conditions. The idea is to develop the concept of " Pneumatic Programmed Hybrid ", a concept that can be defined as "device" created from elements of different nature and origin.
Specifically, the research proposed, has relation with space, architecture and the application of the aforementioned concept. It seeks to explore real applications that could have the research: exhibition spaces, theater and concert halls, warehouses, camps (military, mining, refugees, etc ...), multi-storey buildings, etc
The "device" created is programmed to vary its size depending on the number of persons entering inside. These variations in size occur where the installed sensors detect an increase or a decrease in the number of individuals within the space. It is also contemplated vary the size through the cell through an application designed exclusively for this project.

Research areas
The research will have several lines in which it is intended to include experts in each of the topics and companies developing projects in these lines:
- Materials (flexible membranes) regarding the air pressure and its variation.
- Energy: how to get clean and cheap energy and integrate the system into the membrane.
- Geometry: design of appropriate processes inflated geometries.
- Foundation systems: flexible superficial
- Programming: develop the necessary software to control the variations of the building by sensors (to detect the number of people inside of it) or directly from the phone.
- Lighting: Integration of LED lighting in the membrane.
- Modes of manufacture: CAD-CAM machines (laser, milling, etc ...)
- Air injection: injection system design and manufacture of ventilators.
- Transport: Folding and packaging systems of these structures for transportation.

Related topics of Fab Academy
-Principles and practices, project management
-Computer-aided design
-Computer-controlled cutting
-Electronics production
-Electronics design
-Embedded programming
-Computer-controlled machining
-Input devices
-Output devices
-Composites
-Networking and communications
-Interface and application programming
-Applications and implications
-Invention, intellectual property, and income
-Project development
-Project presentation

Deadlines