This study introduces a computational simulator designed for materials that morph due tointernal stresses, applied to architectural contexts. This approach marks a significantevolution in architectural practices, highlighting a shift towards sustainability, adaptability,and responsiveness in design. These materials present new challenges in architecturaldesign, necessitating advanced computational tools for form-finding to predict complexbehaviors not easily inferred from initial conditions. Our simulator, integrated with Grasshopper and using the Kangaroo Physics plugin, aims to enhance shape-finding processes for these materials, providing reliable shape predictions and broadening design possibilities. Focusing on anisotropic materials, particularly fiber-based polymer composites, the simulator enables designers to create structures that can adapt to various conditions. This capability extends the potential for sustainable and innovative architectural solutions, moving beyond traditional design constraints to embrace the complexities of material behavior and interaction. Utilizing sophisticated algorithms and models, the tool facilitates early simulation and visualization of materials and structures, bridging theoretical concepts with practical applications.

 

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When: August 2024

Where: IASS annual conference, Zurich Switzerland

With: Yitzchak Vaknin, Eran Sharon