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Emerging Objects Introduces Mud 3D Printing

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5 years ago

October 25, 2019

Today, when 3D printing is at its peak, anyone can find an affordable machine for themselves that can print with a large variety of consumable materials. Apparently, even regular mud can be a consumable, as Emerging Objects’ designers and architects demonstrated in practice.

Mud Frontiers proves that it’s viable to use 3D printing technologies instead of sculpting with your own hands with what you can find. The project started as an experiment to reproduce the handmade clay structures and pottery made of mud and clay taken from Sangre de Cristo and San Juan mountains, located in New Mexico and Colorado. The team then decided to start a much larger project, inspired by the fact that for centuries, the Natives of those lands created not only pottery, but also dwellings from nothing but mud.

The team’s efforts have led to the development of four unique experimental huts built with a mixture of clay soil and wheat straw – Beacon, Lookout, Hearth and Kiln. Beacon was created to find a way to make the wall as thin as possible. Its name was given due to the illumination of indentations along the wall at night, which makes it resemble a beacon. Lookout uses coils to create a staircase. Hearth has a curling mud bench inside that wraps around a fireplace in the middle of the structure. The last one, Kiln, was turned into a simple pottery workshop, returning to the production of clay pots.

The main workshop works mostly with juniper wood, which was also used as mud-wall reinforcement for Hearth: you can even see the bars sticking out. The walls were printed on a Potterbot XLS-1 3D printer, developed by 3D Potter. The printer is based on a rarely applied 3D printing technology named SCARA.

One or two operators working with the 3D printer can effectively replace a team of six sculptors. The printed structure is up to 2.75 meters in height and 2.5 meters in diameter when the system prints with 360-degree rotation.

The whole experiment was a kind of a response to the an article in the Smithsonian magazine called “40 Things You Need to Know About the Next 40 Years”. It’s particularly stated there that we will have to eat jellyfish (because nothing else will remain in the sea), the world will be ruled by artists, musicians, comedians and other creative personalities, and all the advanced structures will be built of mud.

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F01 Fire Watch: NYC’s Commitment to Safety During Fire System Impairments

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12 hours ago

September 12, 2024

Matthew Wiles

In the bustling metropolis of New York City, fire safety is of paramount importance. Stringent regulations are in place to protect lives and property, and one crucial aspect of this safety net is the F01 Fire Watch certification. This specialized certification ensures that qualified individuals are on duty whenever a building’s fire protection system is compromised, providing a vigilant and proactive defense against potential fire hazards.

The F01 Fire Watch certification is mandated by the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) and applies to any occupancy where a required fire protection system is out of service. This could include fire alarms, sprinkler systems, standpipes, or other essential components of the building’s fire safety infrastructure. During these periods of vulnerability, an F01 certified fire guard must be present to conduct regular patrols, identify potential hazards, and respond immediately to any signs of fire or smoke.

The Importance of F01 Certification

The F01 certification signifies that an individual has undergone specialized training and possesses the knowledge and skills to perform fire watch duties effectively. This training covers fire safety principles, hazard recognition, emergency response procedures, and the proper use of fire extinguishers and other firefighting equipment. By requiring F01 certification, the FDNY ensures that only qualified professionals are entrusted with the critical responsibility of safeguarding lives and property during fire system impairments.

Fast Fire Watch Guards: Your Trusted F01 Fire Watch Provider

Fast Fire Watch Guards understands the importance of F01 certification and employs a team of highly trained and certified fire watch guards who meet the stringent requirements set by the FDNY. Their professionals are equipped to handle any fire-related emergency, providing peace of mind to building owners, occupants, and insurance providers.

The company’s F01 certified fire watch guards are available for rapid deployment across New York City, ensuring swift response times and continuous protection during system outages. They conduct thorough patrols, identify potential fire hazards, and maintain detailed logs of their activities. In the event of a fire, they are trained to react quickly and efficiently, alerting occupants, initiating evacuation procedures, and utilizing firefighting equipment to contain the situation until the fire department arrives.

Fast Fire Watch Guards also works closely with clients to develop customized fire watch plans that address their specific needs and comply with all relevant fire codes and regulations. This proactive approach to fire safety ensures that businesses and property owners remain protected even during vulnerable periods.

Conclusion

F01 Fire Watch certification is a crucial component of New York City’s fire safety infrastructure. It ensures that qualified professionals are on duty to provide vigilant monitoring and immediate response when fire protection systems are compromised. Fast Fire Watch Guards, with its team of F01 certified fire watch guards, is a trusted partner in ensuring safety and compliance during these critical periods.