Topics

Geometry, form, and spatial systems

  • Architectural geometry
  • Computational form-finding
  • Graphical methods
  • Gridshell and lattice structures
  • Origami and kirigami
  • Continuum shell structures
  • Deployable and inflatable structures
  • Active bending
  • Tensegrity and cable structures
  • Tension and membrane structures

Design processes and digital workflows

  • Architectural design and planning
  • Conceptual design
  • Parametric design
  • Digital modelling and fabrication
  • Optimization methods
  • Artificial intelligence-oriented structures

Fabrication, materials, and realization

  • Additive manufacturing
  • Bio-inspired structures
  • Construction and realization
  • Construction and materials
  • Timber spatial structures

Performance, sustainability, and resilience

  • Disaster prevention and mitigation
  • Energy, environment and sound in architecture
  • Health monitoring of spatial structures
  • Low carbon technology and life-cycle design
  • Static and dynamic responses
  • Structural design
  • Sustainable and resilient shell structures

History and education

  • Historical structures
  • Teaching and education

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