The twenty-first century is one of the most complex in the history of humanity,mainly due to the ecological crisis it is going through.The construction sector generates about 40%of CO2 emissions into the environment;t...The twenty-first century is one of the most complex in the history of humanity,mainly due to the ecological crisis it is going through.The construction sector generates about 40%of CO2 emissions into the environment;the foregoing should motivate this sector to seek new alternatives to develop new building practices.Taking these current needs into account,this document classifies and presents a multidisciplinary solution that integrates biology,engineering and architecture to develop a new and innovative lightweight timber structure;it divides with a main structure made of timber and an innovative joint system made of bio-polymers connecting all the panels.Through the study of diatoms,it was able to analyze the bio-morphology of the structure,joints and in particular the geometry since they were the inspiration for the design of this structure that presents an innovative and novel design of structural optimization.Through parametric design and digital fabrication,it was able to create a complex geometry that obtains excellent structural behavior.This research discusses and explores how materials,geometry led to the optimization of a structure and how new structures can arise,thanks to biology new solutions can be obtained that are completely sustainable,being a clear example of how to combat the effects of the climate change and in a precise way it highlights the advantages of the bio-design in the architectural design.展开更多
This paper describes a wood-wood spatial joining system adapted to digital fabrication which has been designated the“Spatial Masterkey”.The wood stereotomy of the joints between the different pieces that make up thi...This paper describes a wood-wood spatial joining system adapted to digital fabrication which has been designated the“Spatial Masterkey”.The wood stereotomy of the joints between the different pieces that make up this joining system is inspired by a three-dimensional puzzle called“snowflake”.The production process used in the masterkey system can be carried out using only a 3-axis CNC milling machine—a relatively affordable and easily accessible tool.By using digital manufacturing for the execution of wood-wood joints,several benefits are obtained including faster machining and greater cutting precision and uniformity in the products produced.These advantages make this joining system both economically competitive and environmentally friendly.Additionally,the versatility of this joining system means that its configuration can be adapted to a wide range of casuistry of encounters between members,which means that it can be used for a number of spatial assemblies.This includes,but is not limited to,the spatial module presented in this document.展开更多
文摘The twenty-first century is one of the most complex in the history of humanity,mainly due to the ecological crisis it is going through.The construction sector generates about 40%of CO2 emissions into the environment;the foregoing should motivate this sector to seek new alternatives to develop new building practices.Taking these current needs into account,this document classifies and presents a multidisciplinary solution that integrates biology,engineering and architecture to develop a new and innovative lightweight timber structure;it divides with a main structure made of timber and an innovative joint system made of bio-polymers connecting all the panels.Through the study of diatoms,it was able to analyze the bio-morphology of the structure,joints and in particular the geometry since they were the inspiration for the design of this structure that presents an innovative and novel design of structural optimization.Through parametric design and digital fabrication,it was able to create a complex geometry that obtains excellent structural behavior.This research discusses and explores how materials,geometry led to the optimization of a structure and how new structures can arise,thanks to biology new solutions can be obtained that are completely sustainable,being a clear example of how to combat the effects of the climate change and in a precise way it highlights the advantages of the bio-design in the architectural design.
基金The authors received financial support from the Department of Architecture of the University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU for the translation of this article.
文摘This paper describes a wood-wood spatial joining system adapted to digital fabrication which has been designated the“Spatial Masterkey”.The wood stereotomy of the joints between the different pieces that make up this joining system is inspired by a three-dimensional puzzle called“snowflake”.The production process used in the masterkey system can be carried out using only a 3-axis CNC milling machine—a relatively affordable and easily accessible tool.By using digital manufacturing for the execution of wood-wood joints,several benefits are obtained including faster machining and greater cutting precision and uniformity in the products produced.These advantages make this joining system both economically competitive and environmentally friendly.Additionally,the versatility of this joining system means that its configuration can be adapted to a wide range of casuistry of encounters between members,which means that it can be used for a number of spatial assemblies.This includes,but is not limited to,the spatial module presented in this document.
