Adaptive growth of fibre composite structures

Abstract

The core ideaofthis research is the incorporation ofthe morphogeneticprinciples found in natural systems in the generation offibre-composite structures by exploiting, atthe maximum, the intrinsicperformative capacities ofthe material systemin use. The intention is the integration of form, material, structure and program into a multi-performative system that will satisfy simultaneously several, even conflicting objectives, in order to achieve an optimal compromise. This process involves the combination and implementation of concepts and methods based on precedent studies in the field of biomimetics, as well as form-finding digital and physical experiments that inform a coherent design methodology, leading to a structural system able to be fabricated using cutting-edge technology.