Time to go through the updated design. The Alpha-prototype has been ordered and we are eagerly awaiting to hold, test and feel it.
We still have some possibilities to adjust certain aspects and are happy to hear what you all think. However, every adjustment at this stage will need to be carefully assessed before implemented. Be honest and direct but also aware of the implications.
We start with a fundamental change, the adjustment of the outer shell. One of the early challenges we set out to overcome was to create something small that also provided a fast and easy build experience. The solution was a self-supporting inner “Spine”. After we gained some new perspective we thought “It is made from beautiful material using advanced manufacturing methods, why cover this beauty up?”. So the outer shell layer is now ditched. A bonus side-effect is that this increases the inner volume by eliminating the additional layer of material.
The front and rear gable, as well as the side panels are manufactured using extrusion. This allows for a rigid and nifty locking mechanism in the corners of the construction. The side panels now slide down into the spine, together they form the outer shell.