Fetch house
A CallisonRTKL Submission for the 2019 Bark and Build Competition
Fetch House – an interactive shelter for your modern dog, explores how digital design and fabrication can change the way we think about how we build. The design starts with a continuous façade comprised of over 1000 standard tennis balls which is then interconnected by a modular support structure 3D printed using lightweight plastic. The balls, which are held in place by compression, can be pulled out so you can play fetch with your dog. After hours of enjoyment, the balls can be reinserted into the doghouse. The cellular nature of the design allows for airflow through the structure, so your dog can stay cool in the Texas heat. You can also remove balls randomly or you can create unique patterns which allow more light to filter into the doghouse. No construction experience is required to assemble the doghouse. Designed as a simple kit of parts, once the modules are printed they can be easily snapped
SIZE VARIABILITY
Small breeds 2 months old large breeds L40” x W31” x H33”
Medium breeds 5 months old large breeds L58” x W44” x H47”
Large breeds 12 months old large breeds & adult L76” x W57” x H64”
ADAPTATABLE MODULES
Since the doghouse is parametrically designed it can easily be customized to an individual dog’s exact measurements. An owner just needs to provide basic information like height, weight, and breed, then download the 3D file so they can print their very own custom doghouse using a basic desktop 3D printer.
Base Modules
A-Typical Modules
Assembly
The modular design of the Fetch House allows for easy cataloguing and counting of piece requirements for total assembly. The modular foundation each piece’s design has been built from allows for greater ease of assembly, while the nature of 3D printing allows for increases in piece instantiation, without overly hampering production efficiency.
Fetch House Assembly Video
Process
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