Rebloom Isakhelo Sangaphandle Esimodyuliweyo ngu-Victor Wu

Uyilo olubizwa ngokuba yi-Rebloom Isakhelo Sangaphandle Esimodyuliweyo olwenziwe ngu-Victor Wu ngumwini obekekileyo webhaso elinobukhazikhazi le-2023 Ibhaso Lentsimbi le-A' Design Award Kudidi Lokhuphiswano lwe-Uyilo lweeMveliso eziNzileyo, iiProjekthi kunye noYilo oluLuhlaza.

IntsimbiImveliso eNzileyo· 2023

Rebloom Isakhelo Sangaphandle Esimodyuliweyo

ngu Victor Wu

Umxhasi: Leafer Circular Design

Umwini we-Ibhaso Lentsimbi le-A' Design Award Kudidi Lwe-Imveliso eNzileyo

19,850

Umwini Webhaso Oqinisekisiweyo

Qinisekisa Isimo Sebhaso se-#143099

Tyelela iSayithi Jonga kwi-A' Design Award Uxwebhu Lweendaba Ibheji Yembasa

Imibala

Uyilo

Malunga ne-Rebloom Isakhelo Sangaphandle Esimodyuliweyo

Amalungu okuhambisa amandla eTaiwan abiza kakhulu kwaye afuna ukutshintshwa rhoqo ngenxa yeemeko zokusingqongileyo. I-reBloom ibonelela ngesisombululo ngokuphinda kuhlaziywe izixhobo ezinqamlezileyo ezingagunyaziswanga ukuba zibe ziifreyimu ezomeleleyo zangaphandle ezinokulungiswa okuncinci. Uyilo lwemodyuli luvumela ukulungelelaniswa lula, ukwandiswa, kunye nokutshintshwa kwenxalenye, okukhokelela kubomi becandelo eliphezulu ngaphambi kokuba kusetyenziswe kwakhona. Nge-reBloom, unokunciphisa inkunkuma kwaye ulondoloze kwiindleko ngelixa uqinisekisa iziseko ezithembekileyo kunye nemozulu.

Ukuqatshelwa

Malunga ne-Ibhaso Lentsimbi le-A' Design Award

Rebloom Isakhelo Sangaphandle Esimodyuliweyo ngumphumeleli weIbhaso Lentsimbi le-A' Design Award, ukuqatshelwa okuhlonitshwayo okunikwa imiyilo elungileyo eyanelisa iimfuno zobungcali neemveliso ezilindelekileyo kwimveliso ezicwangciswe kakuhle. Abaphumeleleyo beNtsimbi babonisa ubuchule obukhulu, ubuchule obuphezulu, ukuqonda kwengcali namandla okuyila abayili babo. Rebloom Isakhelo Sangaphandle Esimodyuliweyo iyathenjwa ukuba ibe yimveliso exatyiswa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo esebenzayo neyinto entsha. Lo myilo uphumeleleyo weIbhaso Lentsimbi le-A' Design Award udibanisa iindlela ezilungileyo kakhulu zemboleko kwaye unezimpawu zobuchwephesha ezifanelekileyo ezidityaniswe nolwazi netalente. Rebloom Isakhelo Sangaphandle Esimodyuliweyo iyahlonelwa ngenxa yenkcukacha yayo kwaye yacwangciselwa ukunika uphuculo lomgangatho wobomi olunceda ukwenza ihlabathi libe yindawo engcono.

Emva Koyilo

Ikhithi Yeendaba

Iziqinisekiso, amalungu eqela kunye neenkcukacha zobugcisa ezinikezelwe ngumyili.

Iimpawu Ezizodwa: Due to humidity, typhoons, and earthquakes, Taiwan's power distribution relies on costly crossarm components regularly exchanged every decade.
reBloom extends the lifecycle of these decommissioned components by transforming them into sturdy and weather resistant outdoor frames, with little processing or additional parts. reBloom's modular design also means it is highly adaptable, extendable, and allows for easy part replacement - all of which further maximize component life before recycling.
Imilinganiselo nePakishini: The inherent dimensions and features of the decommissioned utility crossarm components were integrated to reduce additional processing and material consumption.
Specs of the original crossarm components used in a reBloom set (mm): (a) 2.5 crossarms, hollow square beam 1800 x 750 x 750 (THK 2.5), (b) 8 crossarm braces, 800 x 400 (THK 6), and (c) 12 sets of square nuts and square head bolts, 25 x 25 x 100.
Dimensions of a reBloom section (mm): 825.5 (each section adds 737.5) x 1223.5 x 800 x 75mm.
Iithegi: circular economy, modular, decommissioned materials, joinery, fence, outdoor, frame, galvanized steel, product life, material lifespan
Ubuchwepheshe Bokuvelisa: The crossarm components that reBloom utilizes are made from hollow, hot-dip galvanized steel beams, and have standardized dimensions and holes (punched via mass-production CNC machines). Little further processing is required to produce a reBloom set beyond some welding, bolt shortening, and assembly - especially when the reBloom design is incorporated during initial crossarm production (adding a few new holes). The standardized and modular design means it is easy to combine the decommissioned components into new forms, such as a fence, furniture structure, etc.
Umngeni Woyilo: The hardest design challenge overcome in reBloom was the integration of the square head bolts.
Small and uncommon, it would be wasteful to create a single-use tool for their tightening. The final design includes a simple 'n'-shaped piece that doubles to help users with the last few twists as well as to lock the structure. Additionally challenging was calculating the position of the crossarms' original holes such that the crossarm braces can be evenly spaced and require the least processing.
Uphando: We sought to design a second life for utility crossarm components, which are regularly decommissioned decades before degradation due to regulations.
Consulted factories told us that the material doesn't easily bend and that welding nullifies its weather resistance. We observed that mass production also required modularization and using existing specs. After brainstorming, we tested different joinery methods. The final design was praised by the utility company and showcased in several exhibits.
Inkuthazo: While on a visit to a utility company's waste stockpiles, we were struck by the prevalence of square head bolts, which are rarely seen in daily life. We wondered if making the format more accessible would give these discarded parts a chance to be reborn. This led us to create reBloom, a modular and adaptable design that extends the lifespan of various decommissioned components. Within reBloom, an ‘n’-shaped piece was designed to be both a wrench for the square head bolts and play an integral part of the final structure.
Ubude Beprojekthi: The project started in September 2020 and finished in January 2021 in Tainan, Taiwan. Afterwards, a physical exhibition and presentation was held in Taipei in May 2021 and Kaohsiung in March 2022.
Ukuhamba Komsebenzi: Due to the rarity of square head bolts nowadays, most people would lack the tools needed to install reBloom. This issue was solved with the inclusion of an 'n'-shaped piece that functions as an easily-held wrench during installation, and lastly integrates into the final structure as a lock between each reBloom frame segment. This design makes it easy for any person to build reBloom.
Iipathenti: Copyrights belong to Victor Wu, 2020.
Amagunya Emifanekiso: Image #1: Craig Bossley, Scenario, 2021.
Image #2: Victor Wu, Prototyping, 2020.
Image #3: Craig Bossley, Joint Closeup, 2021.
Image #4: Willy Chao, Setup, 2021.
Image #5: Victor Wu, Scenario Closeup, 2021.