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MORPHOLOGY



THE CENTER FOR EXPERIMENTAL STRUCTURES : MORPHOLOGY

This research is based on Frei Otto’s free experimentations with soap bubbles to find minimal surface typologies. By creating minimal surface typology, one is able to understand how to minimize the use of materials in the most efficient structures. These structures were first explored through built wire studies then further advanced with computation, fabrication, and construction.






Soap bubble solutions were tested over the course of the month until it was strong enough to uphold as a membrane structure with boundary frames. Experiments were conducted to keep all elements to a minimum while only adding what is needed. The joints were developed overtime to be 3D printed enabling it to hold 1/8” wire, to have hooks to hold fabric, and to be modular to adapt to changing structures. Different mesh fabrics were laser cut to test for strength and resilience around the frame.


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These projects provide an understanding of how sustainability can be implemented in many facets. By looking at new ways to create large scale structures, we are able to minimize waste and work with advanced and emerging technology to build generative form and complex and diverse frameworks.

Professors:
John Gulliford and Haresh Lalvani
Project Team:
Khadeeja Briyawala
Naini Bnasal
Safa Mehrjui
Seokyoung Jung


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