Bionic / Parametric Design
The lab unit Bionics Design explores the translation of biological methods and principles into architectural design. It acts at the interface between biology, material sciences and design. The focus is research of smart structures through investigation of key bionic qualities (e.g. resource control, shape control, dynamics control) and structural principles (e.g. folding, enclosing, self-organized growth). The aim is to integrate these mechanisms into a comprehensive design and construction process and develop new buildings systems using digital algorithmic design tools, rapid prototyping and robotic manufacturing.
Offers:
Parametric Design: This workshop is a compact introduction to parametric digital design using Grasshopper for Rhinoceros. The topics include e.g. Optimization - Evolutionary algorithms, Growth processes - iterative design, Adaptive structures - Origami, Interactive Prototyping - Arduino, Robotics, Dynamic physical Modeling - Kangaroo
Unit Leader:
Dipl.-Ing. Sebastian Wiesenhuetter
Email:
Tel.: +49 351 463-32210
Projects:
HE/VE Bionic Design Botanical Garden TU Dresden
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