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sound insulation model

this model is of a sound insulating device for people who talk just a little too much

I am pointing to the chin guard that i made, which although flimsy looking actaully makes the device work quite well

now you no longer have to hear the voice of those anoying people anymore, while they can have the pleasure of talking all they want.

the model is made out of two blankets. the first is wraped into a cube which is wrapped with paper. A second layer of blanket covers the paper. the paper is folded at the base to provide a palce for the chin to fit snuggly against, while covering the head. I chose to make it out of blankets because they are dense and muffle sound well.

Homo Faber summary:

Peter Downton explains the purposes of models to the architect. These purposes can be generally broken down into 3 catagories of models: The model for the designer, the model for the client and the models which help collaborators.

The model for the designer is usually has an unfinished look about it. There is no attempt to hide the glue or tape on the model and it is usually made out of cheap materials. These models are made to be mass produced. A concept is tested and then thrown away and a new idea is tried.

Models for collaborators, such as engineers, are often resolved to a higher degree. The model needs to be understood by a series of professionals and it often has a longer lifespan than the ‘test models’ initially created by the designer.

Models for the client, however, are intended to sell a concept. These models are usually designed from expensive materials and may last the life of the project. These models are often highly resolved as they need to be understood by the layman. .

The model, as a design tool, is often secondary to 2 dimensional representation which architects and designers have been rigorously trained with. This, Downton stresses, is a pity as 3 dimensional representations can often assist greatly in the design process.