This elective will explore advanced fabrication techniques of paper folds, connections,
foundations and assembly of full-scale prototypes. It will continue to develop the
UrchiGami speculative Biodesign Challenge research project which combines origami
paper folds and bio-material exploration in collaboration with Dr. Varenyam Achal,
professor in environmental engineering and Deputy Dean of Undergraduate Studies at
Guangdong Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, Shantou, China and AEL faculty
advisors.
As a current resident of Autodesk Technology Center, I will investigate how software
and digital fabrication tools can include bio-materials and shift to full-scale prototypes.
The tools will include a combination of using the CCA shop laser cutter and training to
use the water jet at Autodesk Technology Center. The research work will become part of
the newly formed Academic Alliance with CCA and Autodesk Technology Centers.
The process will be documented in weekly design iteration physical model mock-ups
and video recording the tests of fabrication tools. The final project will provide content
for public dissemination and a final prototype which will be displayed at the Autodesk
Technology Center Arcade in San Francisco.

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