HearLink Summit Alpine Shield
How could nature's rhythms enhance our experience?
Becoming the Adventurer: A Tale of Transformation
Design Keywords
What if we evolved into the mountain’s mood?
How could nature's rhythms enhance our experience?
TechPad: Pioneering Innovation for Exploration
HeatLink
Thermal Control & Transfer System
Expansion construction Material
New programmable smart fabric responds to temperature and electricity
Unique smart fabric is the first to change both color and shape in response to two different stimuli
This material was developed by researchers at the University of Waterloo, using polymer nanocomposite fibers from recycled plastics.
Dual-Responsive Smart Material Developed by Researchers." ScienceDaily, 24 Apr. 2023, www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/04/230424103348.htm.
Dual-Responsive Smart Material for Multifunctional Applications." Small, Wiley Online Library, doi:10.1002/smll.202207900.
Thermal Conductivity Material
High Thermal Conductivity Fiber
Shieldex conductive threads, with antistatic, antibacterial, high electrical, and thermal conductivity properties, are widely used in sensors, clothing, home textiles, and smart textiles. The fully silver-plated polyamide yarns can be twisted, knitted, embroidered, and spun, available in various forms like open, twisted, or plied, and are labeled by dtex for thread fineness.
HeatLink Alpine Shield
•Expansion construction technology expands for warmth in cold conditions.
•Metal Conductive Layer redistributes heat to maintain comfort.
Expansion construction technology expands for warmth in cold conditions.
Metal Conductive Layer redistributes heat to maintain comfort.
Expansion Construction Layer
Normal temperature
Low temperature
Expand
Thermal Conductive Layer
Backpacking Area
Heat Transfer
Final Presentation Model & Design Process Board
This project is a teamwork effort—my design contribution is the HeatLink Summit Alpine Shield, while my teammate Luxor Zhang developed the HeatLink Alpine Steps. If you would like to see his work, please contact him. （lzhang13@inside.artcenter.edu）