structural methods...

examining molecules of fused nylon powder as a way to think about the structure of our organism. In this method, we could some how create air pockets at the elbow joints; inflating = stiffen the structure; deflate = release the structure from static position therefore creating a dynamic structure = organism that responds as proposed (rob + ciara brainstorming session)

ref:

http://hyperexperience.com/?p=1051

Pneumatic fittings:

http://www.automationdirect.com.au/Welcome/Pneuamtica/fittings/tubefit.htm
http://www.air-supply.com.au/catalogue/default.aspx?catid=4&count=72

Modular membrane cells

Could we try to think of the structural solution as a modular, lattice structure that transforms according to the rigidity of the individual cells in a 3D spatialised/distributed way? This will bring the aesthetic away from the typical inflatable surface-based structures that are so common in the pavilion architectures. See the Servo Lattice Archipelogics work [http://www.tobi.net/page.php?id=23]: