Starry Sky *
In this user manual, you will find all the information you need to build your community facility using the assembly kit, as well as helpful suggestions for turning your project into a hub for social interaction and the circular economy in the heart of your neighborhood, downtown area, village, or public space.
Starry Sky* can be deployed in several possible configurations: solo, duo, trio, tango, hexo, with a split hexo option. The basic module, solo, is a direct variation of the triangular fabric unit that was formerly part of the PTFE-type outer membrane of the dismantled roof of the Montreal Olympic Stadium. With a coating applied to restore its water resistance, the fabric is now ready to serve once again as protection against winter weather or the sun's heat. The proposed configurations allow for covering a variety of surfaces, ranging from pétanque courts to ice rinks, basketball and tennis courts, swimming pools, and even skate parks. It can also be used to provide relief to the public during heat waves and to create communal spaces such as markets, music stages, or cultural exhibitions.
In addition to the membrane, your assembly kit also includes structural components and recycled cables. Most of the modifications made to the structural components to make them suitable for use are mechanical (unbolting)--some required cutting, for example, to shorten certain tubular elements. This is the case with the old struts, now used as the main posts of the structural system. Let's now examine the assembly steps:
1. Choose your module configuration.
2. Attach the cables and round parts.
3. Unfold the fabric and attach it to the designated points; secure the three other identical round parts.
4. Install the 3 posts (struts) and the 3 guy lines.
5. Install the 3 stiffening elements (cable network).
6. Thread the fabric and cables through the structure.
7. Tension the fabric.
Regarding step 4, we strongly recommend consulting local professionals who can advise you on the appropriate type of foundation to anchor the main posts based on soil conditions (e.g., helical piles, or other options). In addition, we also encourage you to involve the community so that your community's new Starry Sky* becomes an attractive and useful space for everyone!
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