Paper Models
Cocos
Cocos (creation of optimized cut out sheets) is a program written by Oliver Römer which automatically creates cut out sheets for paper models from 3 dimensional textured objects. The input must be a non self intersecting orientable manifold polygonal mesh, that describes the surface of an object. Cocos creates a PDF file containing the parts for building the object as a paper model. The PDF file can be printed on a normal computer printer. After the parts of the paper model are cut out, they must be folded at the dotted lines and finally assembled with some glue according to the numbered tabs.
We collaborate with the IAI (Institut für Angewandte Informatik) in order to create paper models of buildings from IFC data. IFC (industry foundation classes) is a standard that can be used for very detailed descriptions of buildings. We presented our work at the Build IT exhibition in Berlin.
Here are some examples:
The Karlsruhe Pyramid
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If you have a computer model that you would like to have as a paper model and if it can be put on this page - just contact us!
