BackToBack: a Bio-cybernetic Approach to Production of Solid Timber Components

Marcin Wojcik; Jan Strumiłło

doi:10.21427/d75f7w

BackToBack: a Bio-cybernetic Approach to Production of Solid Timber Components

Marcin Wojcik
, Jan Strumiłło

Technological University Dublin

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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
Title of host publication	Fusion - 32nd International Conference on Education and research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe, 10-12 September 2014 Newcastle upon Tyne. eCAADe and Department of Architecture and Built Environment, Faculty of Engineering and Environment, Northumbria University.
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.21427/d75f7w
Publication status	Published - 2014
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
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
City	Newcastle upon Tyne
Period	10/09/14 → 12/09/14

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production

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

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Wojcik, M., & Strumiłło, J. (2014). BackToBack: a Bio-cybernetic Approach to Production of Solid Timber Components. In Fusion - 32nd International Conference on Education and research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe, 10-12 September 2014 Newcastle upon Tyne. eCAADe and Department of Architecture and Built Environment, Faculty of Engineering and Environment, Northumbria University. https://doi.org/10.21427/d75f7w

Wojcik, Marcin ; Strumiłło, Jan. / BackToBack: a Bio-cybernetic Approach to Production of Solid Timber Components. Fusion - 32nd International Conference on Education and research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe, 10-12 September 2014 Newcastle upon Tyne. eCAADe and Department of Architecture and Built Environment, Faculty of Engineering and Environment, Northumbria University.. 2014.

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Wojcik, M & Strumiłło, J 2014, BackToBack: a Bio-cybernetic Approach to Production of Solid Timber Components. in Fusion - 32nd International Conference on Education and research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe, 10-12 September 2014 Newcastle upon Tyne. eCAADe and Department of Architecture and Built Environment, Faculty of Engineering and Environment, Northumbria University.. Fusion: 32nd International Conference on Education and research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, 10/09/14. https://doi.org/10.21427/d75f7w

BackToBack: a Bio-cybernetic Approach to Production of Solid Timber Components. / Wojcik, Marcin; Strumiłło, Jan.
Fusion - 32nd International Conference on Education and research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe, 10-12 September 2014 Newcastle upon Tyne. eCAADe and Department of Architecture and Built Environment, Faculty of Engineering and Environment, Northumbria University.. 2014.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

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