Development of a digital framework for the computation of complex material and morphological behavior of biological and technological systems

Ahlquist, Sean; Kampowski, Tim; Torghabehi, Omid Oliyan; Menges, Achim; Speck, Thomas

doi:10.1016/j.cad.2014.01.013

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“…As a second reference, the team studied the functional morphology of banana plants like Musa acuminata and Ensete ventricosum . As discussed by Ahlquist et al, these plants illustrate a continuous fibrous structure spanning from the tip of their leaves to the network of their roots [20]. Despite their significant height of eight meters, these plants can achieve an astonishing structural capacity and resist enormous wind loads.…”

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confidence: 99%

Studio One: A New Teaching Model for Exploring Bio-Inspired Design and Fabrication

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The increasing specialization in architecture has clearly left its marks not only on the general profession but also on architectural education. Many universities around the world react to this development by offering primarily conventional and overly discipline-specific courses that often lack bold new concepts. To remedy this situation, the authors propose an alternative teaching model called Studio One, which seeks to facilitate new dynamic links between architecture and other disciplines based on the interplay between fundamental research, design exploration, and practical application. The goal is to develop an interdisciplinary, collaborative design training that encompasses the best that nature has to teach us, realized through the technology that humans have achieved. At the core of this class is the study of biological structures and the development of bio-inspired construction principles for architectural design. Both aspects are rich sources of innovation and can play an important role in the training of future architects and engineers. This paper seeks to provide a coherent progress report. After a brief introduction to the general objectives of Studio One, the authors will specify the methods and 21st century skills that students learned during this class. Relying on four student capstone projects as examples, the paper will then go into more detail on how natural structures can inspire a new design process, in which students abstract basic biomimetic principles and transfer them into the construction of architectural prototypes and pavilions. Finally, the authors conclude by discussing the particular successes and challenges facing this teaching model and identify the key improvements that may give this program an even bigger impact in the future.

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Studio One: A New Teaching Model for Exploring Bio-Inspired Design and Fabrication

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“…It is also used by material scientists when researching living organisms' properties and their natural systems. This is helpful when recreating these same properties in industrial, medical, and biological products Alquest et al [4]. The biomimetic inspiration is not about designing and copying forms found in nature, but understanding the behavior of these organisms Yowell [5].…”

Section: Biomimicry In Architecturementioning

confidence: 99%

Behavior of natural organisms as a mimicking tool in architecture

El-Mahdy¹,

Gabr²

2017

Int. J. DNE

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The relation in between architecture and nature has been one of combination for the last 400 years. Throughout history, architects have looked to nature for inspirations for building shapes, forms, and ornamentation without understanding nature's behavior. Moreover, new architectural approaches are being called for integrating nature as a tool for solving problems and enhancing adaptation within the context. This has been recently implemented in biomimicry theories that are applied in design processes. Biomimicry is considered a new discipline that studies living organisms' design and behavior in nature to solve human problems. Not only does this help in finding new ways for adaptation, it also generates new sources of inspiration for aesthetic expressions. This is of great importance nowadays as buildings are becoming inefficient; consuming a lot of energy, materials, and resources. Furthermore, construction processes are becoming increasingly unsustainable. While on the other hand organisms are creating effective and intelligent solutions in their homes by using less material. Engineers can also mimic natural methods of construction for building and design rather than their exact shapes. In addition, they also lead to efficiency in terms of energy, material usage, time, effort, and cost and can promote more adaptable, sustainable, and optimum solutions. This research paper aims to explain the organism's behavior when producing the material and translating it by using a digital tool by mimicking its behavior in construction. Methodology used for this process involves case studies analysis and observations of living organisms' behavior. The cases selected apply biological techniques through their construction process. This involves using natural organisms to produce physical components for architectural product design. Results from the experimental and case studies will aim to conclude a set of findings on approaches for linking organism behavior with future construction processes.

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“…4). In the design, engineering and manufacturing of the playscape prototype, the topologies of the textile architecture and rod configurations are articulated through simulation in the Java-based springFORM software (Ahlquist et al, 2014).…”

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confidence: 99%