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Towards Controlled Frustration
Parameterization of Self-Morphing Clay

Motivated by the goal of reducing construction pollution, carbon-efficient shaping processes are being developed to sustainably shape geometrically intricate spatial structures. One such method is 'Frustrated Matter', a mouldless shaping process that leverages the material's intrinsic properties and typology to autonomously generate 3D shapes through geometrical frustration, potentially eliminating the need for moulds. ‘Frustrated Ceramics’ (FCC) is a material system composed of two clay bodies with differential shrinkage during firing [1], resulting in shapes with positive double or single curvature. This study aims to expand the shaping variations of FCC materials, including changes in curvature orientation, quantity, and type. Through experimentation and analysis, advanced control features are introduced to dictate and quantitatively define the curvature of resulting shapes. These features include adjusting the relative thickness of sheet materials, incorporating clay grooves, and varying material layering orientations. By providing a quantitative understanding of this energy-efficient 'Frustrated Ceramic' system, this study lays the groundwork for predicting the complex non-linear relations between sheet architecture and its versatile morphing outcomes, facilitating its integration into the architectural realm. 

When: August 2024

Where: IASS annual conference, Zurich Switzerland

With: Ofri Dar, Eran Sharon

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Architect by profession,

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Arielle Blonder

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