Definition The term “bioinspiration” defines a creative approach based on the observation of
biological principles and transfer to design. Biomimicry is the recent approach, which …

Contemporary interdisciplinary design requires architects' knowledge and cooperation with
such fields as construction, material engineering, fabrication methods, and knowledge in …

This paper discusses the digital automation workflows and co-design methods that made
possible the comprehensive robotic prefabrication of the BUGA Wood Pavilion—a large …

The construction sector is investigating wood as a highly sustainable material for fabrication
of architectural elements. Several researchers in the field of construction are currently …

We study the design and optimization of polyhedral patterns, which are patterns of planar
polygonal faces on freeform surfaces. Working with polyhedral patterns is desirable in …

Rationalization is widely recognized as an important design strategy in contemporary
architectural projects, especially in projects with complex geometries, built using digital …

The presented research describes the holistic development of a modular lightweight timber
shell. So-called segmented timber shells approximate curved geometries with the use of …

The endoskeleton of echinoderms (Deuterostomia: Echinodermata) is of mesodermal origin
and consists of cells, organic components, as well as an inorganic mineral matrix. The …

Abstract Concepts of swarm intelligence are becoming increasingly relevant in the field of
architectural design. An example is the use of agent-based modeling and simulation …

Die Natur war schon immer eine Inspirationsquelle für die Gestaltung menschlicher Umwelt.
Die Analyse biologischer Konstruktionen kann nicht nur zu verblüffenden technischen …