This machine is an art piece, rather than a functioning home.

I did the automation of this project. By that, I mean the engineering and build of the mechanical systems to make it move. There are no hydraulics - it's all done with electromechanical actuators (ball screws and electric motors). No oil leaks, no drifting, all clean and tidy. It's computer controlled, with independent control of each of the four sections.

We built the thing in four weeks, what an insane project. I've got some stories.

My website http://www.hydepower.com has some more stuff - I do theatrical automation for the most part. The idea of 'transformable' architecture gets me excited- reactive environments, flexible spaces, responding to the occupants and the environment. Etc.