FIBROUS PNEUMATICITY


Academic research
Harvard Graduate School of Design
2014

MATERIAL PERFORMANCE: FIBROUS TECTONICS & ARCHITECTURAL MORPHOLOGY 2016 (PRINT)
HARVARD GSD PLATFORM 8 2016
SUPERARCHITECTS.COM 2015
SUCKERPUNCH.COM 2015
PLATFORM 8 EXHIBITION, HARVARD GSD 2016

This research project explores how glass and carbon fibers can form architectural structures without relying on molds. Inspired by biological systems, the structure combines fibrous and membrane layers to create lightweight, responsive enclosures. The system adapts to both structural and experiential needs through parametric variation.

ADVISor: ACHIM MENGES
Collaborator: MIKE JOHNSON