WALL-LG
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As of: February 6th, 2009 - 01:35pm
Date Added: January 24th, 2009
The definition of balance changes from person to person. What suits one person’s definition may not suit the next, especially when considering the balance of color and texture.

Similarly, a person’s taste or preference for this balance is likely to change over time. Ideally, we would like everything to readily adapt to our changing needs.

I have chosen to explore the most essential element that defines our spaces; the wall. The material, color, and orientation of a wall in relation to other spaces help shape the mood and function of the room. As the needs of the room change so must the elements of the wall. This is simple balance.

I am proposing a new way of creating walls, a method that can be applied to new construction as well as serve for remodeling purposes. This system can be applied universally to all types of buildings; residential, commercial, industrial, etc.

The wall system that I am proposing is easily fabricated and can be mass produced. The simplicity of the components saves money not only on fabrication costs but also storage and shipping. Distributors and retail stores will be able to buy and store WALL LG components in bulk and can even offer installation services even though WALL LG can be easily installed by do-it-yourself.

I believe that this system is the most revolutionary step forward since gypsum board. It liberates the designer to think of walls in a whole new way.

*Panels can use all materials, colors, and textures*

Comments

Jan 29 2009 | 06:25 pm
mollie says:
go jordan! represent the illini for us!
Jan 29 2009 | 12:21 pm
Jordan Billingsley says:
I don’t believe that the Wall LG system would be very costly to manufacture or install. The sheets of plastic material can be easily divided into the individual panels; mass production of these panels cuts drastically on cost. The fact that these panels are replaceable also means that they can be reused. I am a firm believer in Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle (in that order) and with an Eden series Wall LG has the potential to obtain all three. While you and some others may believe that this is too costly of an investment for “mediocre” results I argue that the cost of hiding MEP equipment with Wall LG is FRACTIONS of the cost to imbed these utilities directly into the wall. Of course, the cheapest option would be to just install the conduit and piping directly on the wall but as I said in my project this is not the most appealing option. Wall LG is simply the cheaper alternative. I don’t want to seem like I am entrenching myself in my own opinion, I certainly welcome your criticism and look forward to your feedback, but I just don’t see where you believe costs would become prohibitive. But, I could be missing something… I believe that ultimately this system would be perhaps slightly more expensive than a hanging ceiling; a very inexpensive and common system. Wall LG was built with the intention of having many multiple options. If the designs and applications presented here seem mediocre, please remember that it is not limited to these ideas! Wall LG opens up the possibilities for designers, anything is achievable! Fish tanks, televisions, work out mirrors, Murphy beds, peg board, utility panels, corkboard, chalkboard, or anything else you want! The imagination is the only limit :)
Jan 29 2009 | 01:17 am
GETyourMONEYSworth says:
DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA HOW COSTLY IT WOULD BE TO MAKE THIS??? AND EVEN SO, HOW MEDIOCRE THE THINGS YOU SUGGEST TO DO WITH IT FOR THE INVESTMENT MADE.
Jan 28 2009 | 04:23 pm
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Jan 28 2009 | 12:18 pm
Student says:
Go Illinois
Jan 28 2009 | 12:35 am
Jordan Billingsley says:
Thanks for voting for me!
Jan 27 2009 | 03:58 pm
Jessica says:
Go Jordan! This is really cool! I'm very impressed. I'll be rooting for you. See you at the front desk.
Jan 27 2009 | 12:38 pm
Jordan Billingsley says:
Yes you can! Insulation can easily be added which helps increases a room's R value and saves on energy costs!
Jan 27 2009 | 11:08 am
Margo says:
How soon might this be available?? I can already envision using it in our church or at home! Could you functionally add insulation (if you wanted it) between the original wall and the grid?
Jan 26 2009 | 04:14 pm
katy says:
nice innovation! love it.
Jan 26 2009 | 02:53 pm
Ryan says:
It's awesome!
Jan 26 2009 | 10:00 am
mt says:
he `s cool
Jan 26 2009 | 08:23 am
Taco says:
Very nice. Creative, simple and functional.
Jan 25 2009 | 11:07 pm
Claire says:
Creative, practical, and efficient. It looks a lot more thought-out than, say, a piece of furniture ;] Nice job.
Jan 25 2009 | 07:12 pm
SaeBIn Oh says:
i love it
Jan 25 2009 | 07:12 pm
Jamal Gu says:
Interesting. No toilness, or expansive installation cost is necessary to adorn a useless wall to useful.
Jan 25 2009 | 06:27 pm
Josie says:
very unique idea, and potentially very useful and cost efficient in remodeling and replacing damage.
Jan 25 2009 | 06:09 pm
sean says:
I like it!
Jan 25 2009 | 12:12 pm
SuHak Lee says:
This is a very interesting concept. In the scenario that you provided, I can envision this concept being applied to retail and commercial buildings. It is an appealing option to store owners who want to change their display rooms as they promote new products and also for new owners who want to remodel an old store.