Abstract
This paper investigates the potential and implications of using naturally occurring material phenomena as a connecting mechanism for solid timber components. Proposed and discussed are connections based on anisotropic shrinkage and geometrical variability of trees. Using the notion of material agency in design, following the bio-cyberntic and biomimetic frameworks, solutions are devised to reduce energy usage, environmental pollution and utilise low-processed material. Finally, consequences of the fusion of the natural (analogue) and the digital realms are discussed, with an example of a workflow integrating inherent material traits with digital manufacture.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 2014 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | Fusion: 32nd International Conference on Education and research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Duration: 10 Sep 2014 → 12 Sep 2014 |
Conference
| Conference | Fusion: 32nd International Conference on Education and research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe |
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| Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
| City | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Period | 10/09/14 → 12/09/14 |
Keywords
- naturally occurring material phenomena
- solid timber components
- anisotropic shrinkage
- geometrical variability of trees
- material agency in design
- bio-cybernetic
- biomimetic frameworks
- reduce energy usage
- environmental pollution
- low-processed material
- fusion of the natural and digital realms
- digital manufacture