Responsive Morphology

ITECH Studio | 15 ECTS | Summer Semester 2024

E. S. Sahin, A. Dai, E. A. Gonzalez, F. Eidner, A. Körner, Prof. A. Menges, Prof. T. Wortmann, Prof. J. Knippers (ICD/ITKE)

This studio will explore the design, performance, and fabrication space of bioinspired responsive morphologies on 1:1 large-scale architectural applications. By drawing insights from the functional principles behind the biological role models, the overarching aim of the research is to combine constraint-driven computational design methods, environmental considerations, deep learning methods, and large-scale additive manufacturing through integrated material-driven design methodologies to investigate functional and responsive building skin morphologies.

Computational design, machine learning, and robotic fabrication will serve as a basis for expanding the development of integrative modeling approaches for both the analysis and exploration of new and high-resolution responsive morphologies akin to the ones observed in nature.

The result of the studio will be a fully functional facade demonstrator assembled on a multi-story timber building.

This studio is the continuation of the Performative Morphology Studio of the Winter Semester. Knowledge of Rhinoceros and Grasshopper is required. Basic knowledge of coding is a plus, but not a requirement. Interest in hands-on prototyping is expected.

Tuesday
14:00-18:00
First Meeting: 09.04.2024

Module Name: 26020 Integrative Technologies and Architectural Design Research Studio 2
Examination Number: 26021

[Photo: ICD/ITKE University of Stuttgart]

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