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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
The word "Synergy" comes from the Greek words for “to work together”. This project combines the existing parabolic shape and comfortable sitting cushion of the Papasan chair with the natural energy use of the [[solar cooker]]. My hope was that, in the spirit of synergy, the whole would be greater than the sum of the parts and that people would find the idea of owning a solar cooker more practical if they could also sit and read a book in it when its not in use. Compared to the traditional mono-functional [[ | The word "Synergy" comes from the Greek words for “to work together”. This project combines the existing parabolic shape and comfortable sitting cushion of the Papasan chair with the natural energy use of the [[solar cooker]]. My hope was that, in the spirit of synergy, the whole would be greater than the sum of the parts and that people would find the idea of owning a solar cooker more practical if they could also sit and read a book in it when its not in use. Compared to the traditional mono-functional [[Parabolic Solar Cooker]], this project serves as a chair when not in use, which saves space and is less of a fire hazard than the traditional [[Parabolic Solar Cooker]]. | ||
==Description of Opportunity== | ==Description of Opportunity== | ||
Revision as of 19:59, 25 April 2008
Background
The word "Synergy" comes from the Greek words for “to work together”. This project combines the existing parabolic shape and comfortable sitting cushion of the Papasan chair with the natural energy use of the solar cooker. My hope was that, in the spirit of synergy, the whole would be greater than the sum of the parts and that people would find the idea of owning a solar cooker more practical if they could also sit and read a book in it when its not in use. Compared to the traditional mono-functional Parabolic Solar Cooker, this project serves as a chair when not in use, which saves space and is less of a fire hazard than the traditional Parabolic Solar Cooker.
Description of Opportunity
The opportunity to work with Bart Orlando means that this project can benefit from innovative design that comes from years of experience. It is built mostly from salvaged materials as to not contribute to consumption.
Criteria
Time – has to be finished before end of spring 08 semester.
Budget – project must be within provided budget.
Durability – must be able to withstand minor abuse and neglect.
Portability - should either be lightweight or have some sort of wheel attachment so that one person could move it without toil, perhaps by towing it behind a bike.
Design - should incorporate new improvements or previously not thought of innovations to the solar cooker plan.
Synergy/Integration - ideally it will be a multi functional device, capable of easily purifying water as well as cooking food, and perhaps more, as brainstorming will allow.
Level of embedded energy - Materials should be found or salvaged for demonstration purposes so that it can be shown that this is a post-manufacture fabrication.
Ease of use - if multiple parts are to be used, then they should employ intuitive design, and not require the use of tools for operation.
More Details
The project will likely involve converting papasan or wicker chairs into dual purpose solar cooking devices/furniture.
Proposed time line
February - Lots of research and brainstorming. Looking at materials and design features. World of potential.
March - Will start to finalize design and collect materials and by first or second week. Will finalize design and commence construction by third week.
April - Will construct project, making adjustments as the universe dictates. Will spend the month adjusting and perfecting design.
May - Final Testing will commence, fine tuning, and demonstrating at C-CAT or Plaza or at a festival.
Materials
Papasan Chair - Donated 4 X 8 Anodized Aluminum Sheet Ball of Hemp Twine Pliers Bamboo poles X 3 - mad river garden supply 3' Length of chain - ace hardware
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