Tag: Durability
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The Lighthouse Project
The Lighthouse Project is an ongoing ode to reusing and emotional attachment to garments through memories and experiences lived. A garment in particular is in permanent transformation with new embroideries that celebrate every visit to every lighthouse. The generations that have grown with fast fashion all around have lost that vision of long term value…
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Shift Train
Rail transport is the most environment-friendly way to travel. Allowing for multiple configurations and options for both solo and group travelers, the design of Shift Train maximizes the train’s capacity and prevents underutilization of space. With thoughtful material selection and pre-fabrication the train becomes more sustainable with durable and easily replaceable components. Throughout Shift Train,…
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The Abundant Void
School of Design | Graduate Interior DesignStudents: Bing LiFaculty: Sheryl Kasak Most modular components are movable, which is the premise of this multifunctional space. With the features of lightweight and durability, hempcrete is used to make most of the modular components. The aim of this project was to design a flexible and multifunctional space for…
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Acoustic Environment Modification of the Subway Corridor
School of Design | Graduate Interior DesignStudents: Yiming Zhang, He Xu, Yan HuangFaculty: Michael Zuckerman Since this space is fenced on both sides, there is no sound insulation, resulting in passers-by upstairs being able to hear the sound of the subway passing from downstairs, while passengers downstairs can hear the noise of the performers upstairs…