From HowStuffWorks.com: submarine

http://science.howstuffworks.com/transport/engines-equipment/submarine.htm

S.U.B. Terminology

Definitions & References:

Sustainable

1. (Economics) capable of being sustained

2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Environmental Science) (of economic development, energy sources, etc.) capable of being maintained at a steady level without exhausting natural resources or causing severe ecological damage sustainable development

3. (Economics) (of economic growth) non-inflationary

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/sustainable 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sustainable_development

Urbanized

vb (tr)

(Social Science / Human Geography) (usually passive)

a.  to make (esp a predominantly rural area or country) more industrialized and urban

b.  to cause the migration of an increasing proportion of (rural dwellers) into cities

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/urbanize

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urbanization

Balloon

1. a. A flexible bag designed to be inflated with hot air or with a gas, such as helium, that is lighter than the   surrounding air, causing it to rise and float in the atmosphere.

    b. Such a bag with sufficient capacity to lift and transport a suspended gondola or other load.

    c. Such a bag shaped like a figure or object when inflated; an inflatable.

2. A usually round or oblong inflatable rubber bag used as a toy.

3. Medicine A sac that is inserted into a body cavity or tube and distended with air or gas for therapeutic purposes, such as angioplasty.

4. A rounded or irregularly shaped outline containing the words that a character in a cartoon is represented to be saying.

v. bal·looned, bal·loon·ing, bal·loons

v.intr.

1. To ascend or ride in a balloon.

2. To expand or swell out like a balloon. See Synonyms at bulge.

3. To increase or rise quickly.

v.tr.

To cause to expand by or as if by inflating.

adj. Suggestive of a balloon, as in shape: 

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/balloon

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balloon

S.U.B. TOPIC #1: Sculpture (balloon)

COLLABORATIVE SUBJECT:  INFLATABLE S.U.B.

Q:  How To Make A Sustainable Urbanized Balloon Sculpture?
1) Mediums:  Which Materials Work Best?
2) What Tools & Accessories Are Needed?
3) Design Process:  How To Make It "Sub-shaped"?

Balloon construct must:
* be of a pliable material, light weight, durable
* reflect light, ventilate and insulate radiant heat
* function as an inflatable sculpture
* serve as a sustainable shelter

S.U.B. TOPIC #2: Base (support structure)

COLLABORATIVE SUBJECT:  FLOOR/STAGE/PLATFORM

Q:  How To Make A Structural Platform For:
1) The Public To Walk On?
2) The Balloon To Rest Upon?

Base construct must:
* be compact & portable
* serve as a floor or stage
* function as an anchor or weight

S.U.B. TOPIC #3. Propeller(s)

COLLABORATIVE SUBJECT:  FAN(S)

Q:  What Types of Fans Are Available?  How To Attach Fan(s) To A Balloon? 

Propeller construct must be:
* high-velocity
* drum, tube, or circular shaped
* durable
* propped, elevated, mountable

S.U.B. TOPIC #4: Entrance

COLLABORATIVE SUBJECT:  DOOR

Q:  How To Make & Attach A Door To A Balloon?

Door construct must be:
* pliable material
* light weight
* durable
* functional

Sustainable Urbanized Balloon's Components

The inflatable S.U.B.'s deconstructed in to FOUR areas. 

#1.  Sculpture - balloon-shaped submarine

#2.  Base - support structure

#3.  Propeller(s) - high velocity fans

#4.  Entrance - pliable door


In summary,

#1 rests over #2. 
#3 mounted to font & rear of #1. 
#4 attached to #1.

Please take a look at model for reference. 

ArtPrize S.U.B. Concept Design Model

Mark your calendars: ArtPrize 2011 dates announced!

December 7, 2010 at 11:43pm

Dear Simple ,

ArtPrize 2011 will open on Sept. 21 and run through Oct. 9. Artist and venue information as well as dates for Top 10 and the winners' announcement will be announced after the beginning of the year. ArtPrize will continue to award the top 10 prizes totaling $449,000 and expects the number of individual juried prizes to increase.Artist registration on artprize.org will open in the spring, and the artist/venue matching period will follow. Start planning now. What will you make? Who would you like to collaborate with? Where would you like to show? Start talking, exploring, and creating, we can't wait to see what you come up with!  

 

 

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