>Q2) - My second question is much broader, and this is about the organisation resources on origami in general, into a cohesive learning >structure, perhaps courses, etc: Are there any?! Here are a couple of opencourseware opportunities
Geometric Folding Algorithms: Linkages, Origami, Polyhedra https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/electrical-engineering-and-computer-science/6-84 9-geometric-folding-algorithms-linkages-origami-polyhedra-fall-2012/ Lecture 6: Architectural Origami https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/electrical-engineering-and-computer-science/6-84 9-geometric-folding-algorithms-linkages-origami-polyhedra-fall-2012/class-an d-lecture-videos/lecture-6-architectural-origami/ Although not courses, these links may be of value. http://www.ronresch.org/ronresch/ron-resch-resume/patents/ Ron Resch paper and stick film https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imlMspPKfNo ORIFUN to all, Dianne