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Inflatable Kinetic Facade


Innovative Design: Inflatable Kinetic Facade for a New Frontier


Let's take a break from case studies & look internally. Our latest design pushes the boundaries of kinetic facades with its inflatable structure. Unlike conventional facades, this system expands and contracts, creating adaptable, resilient spaces that can be deployed rapidly. Drawing on principles of modular construction, this inflatable unit can be produced off-site and easily transported, offering mass production efficiency and quick setup.


The design’s compact form mirrors the hydrodynamics of a boat hull, allowing it to float in disaster or rescue scenarios. Its minimal ground contact footprint is ideal for deployment in environments where terrain is limited. These features make it a versatile solution not only for emergency situations but also for space exploration, offering lightweight, self-deploying shelters—an ideal choice for early planetary colonization.


Fun fact: The world's strongest inflatable structure is NASA's BEAM habitat, made of Vectran, and deployed on the ISS. It costs around $17.8 million and requires 0.94 cubic meters of compressed gas to inflate.


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