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This paper examines the historical momentum in architecture and applications of data-harvesting p... more This paper examines the historical momentum in architecture and applications of data-harvesting processes. The concept of Inclusive Data is introduced and elaborated, exemplary case studies are examined and implementations proposed. Finally, the illustrated projects are critically evaluated and further recommendations given.
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Geometric differentiation is no longer a production setback for industrial grade architectural co... more Geometric differentiation is no longer a production setback for industrial grade architectural components. This paper introduces a design and fabrication workflow for non-repetitive large-scale space frame structures composed of custom-manufactured nodes, which exploits the advantages of latest advancements in 3D-printing technology. By integrating design, fabrication and material constraints into a computational methodology, the presented approach addresses additive manufacturing of functional industry-grade parts in short time, high speed and low cost. The resulting case study of a 4.5 x 4.5 x 2.5 m lightweight kite structure comprises 1380 versatile fully-customised connectors and outlines the manifold potential of additive manufacturing for architecture much bigger than the machine built space. First, after briefly introducing space frames in architecture, this paper discusses the computational framework of generating irregular space frames and parametric joint design. Second, it examines the advantages of MJF printing in conjunction with integrating smart sequencing details for the following assembly process. Finally, a conclusive outlook is given on improvements and further developments for bespoke 3D-printed space frame structures.
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Automation in Construction
This paper examines the historical momentum in architecture and applications of data-harvesting p... more This paper examines the historical momentum in architecture and applications of data-harvesting processes. The concept of Inclusive Data is introduced and elaborated, exemplary case studies are examined and implementations proposed. Finally, the illustrated projects are critically evaluated and further recommendations given.
Geometric differentiation is no longer a production setback for industrial grade architectural co... more Geometric differentiation is no longer a production setback for industrial grade architectural components. This paper introduces a design and fabrication workflow for non-repetitive large-scale space frame structures composed of custom-manufactured nodes, which exploits the advantages of latest advancements in 3D-printing technology. By integrating design, fabrication and material constraints into a computational methodology, the presented approach addresses additive manufacturing of functional industry-grade parts in short time, high speed and low cost. The resulting case study of a 4.5 x 4.5 x 2.5 m lightweight kite structure comprises 1380 versatile fully-customised connectors and outlines the manifold potential of additive manufacturing for architecture much bigger than the machine built space. First, after briefly introducing space frames in architecture, this paper discusses the computational framework of generating irregular space frames and parametric joint design. Second, it examines the advantages of MJF printing in conjunction with integrating smart sequencing details for the following assembly process. Finally, a conclusive outlook is given on improvements and further developments for bespoke 3D-printed space frame structures.
Automation in Construction