Theo Jansen

In the last decade of the 20th century, Theo Jansen imagined autonomous machines that could protect the beaches of the Netherlands from the impact of global warming.

He watched the sand move with the wind and the dunes it formed. Realized that the dunes were essential to keep the sea at its optimum level. Thus, he proposed the creation of the Strandbeest [beach animals] that could move sand from one side to another, influencing the ecological balance. "These creatures are made of yellow PVC tubes, adhesive tape and ties also get their energy from the wind " -he wrote in the newspaper De Volkskrant in 1990

Theo Jansen's work reflects an exploration on the PVC pipe through a series of engineering, programming, and mathematical processes. Every fall, Theo starts designing a new Strandbeest at his workshop. In summer at the beach, He performs tests observing and analyzing. Back at the studio, he explains the flaws and their behavior. Therefore, Theo categorizes Strandbeest class into dominant and fossil

In the last decade of the 20th century, Theo Jansen imagined autonomous machines that could protect the beaches of the Netherlands from the impact of global warming.

He watched the sand move with the wind and the dunes it formed. Realized that the dunes were essential to keep the sea at its optimum level. Thus, he proposed the creation of the Strandbeest [beach animals] that could move sand from one side to another, influencing the ecological balance. "These creatures are made of yellow PVC tubes, adhesive tape and ties also get their energy from the wind " -he wrote in the newspaper De Volkskrant in 1990.

The yellow PVC pipe is typically Dutch and uses for electrical wiring since 1947. In Mexico, it is green.

For Theo, in the same way, that proteins constitute the raw material of the skin, eyes, and lungs, so tubes are the prime material for creating the will cheer up. But working with this material involves many restrictions. Still, Theo recognizes that in the process of creation, you are limited, they provoke new ideas and unconventional solutions.

Watch the wings. Now they are folded - like when there are strong winds to reduce the risk of injury. Wings are much smaller than others They will cheer up and open only when the wind is soft and continuous. The movement that is created by the wind affects the crankshaft, which pumps air into the PET bottles throughout body length. This potential energy. -the stored wind- is used by the Animaris Omnia when the current on the beach stops. You can also use this wind to activate the nasal hammer and tail.