BUSHWAFFLE

Design Process

Bushwaffle is an ongoing experiment in developing simple, effective tools for participatory urbanism. Rebar continues to refine Bushwaffle design elements (such as its shape, folding capabilities and fastening system) and research state-of-the-art materials technology.

Design Elements

Certain elements are critical to Bushwaffle’s success as a social greening tool. These elements were explored in depth during the intial design phase, and continue to be at the heart of Bushwaffle development:

Inflation

For ease of portability and unobtrusive storage

Shape

Optimize for tessellation and stability, with consideration to approachability

Fastening System

To facilitate building structures and emergent forms

Material

Must be durable enough for urban surfaces but soft enough to invite play

Color

Should differentiate Bushwaffle from surroundings and project friendliness