Recent advances in manufacturing and bio composite have open new opportunities for engineers and designers, allowing us to envision a high tech and light sustainable architecture based on natural materials. This workshop will explore a design to fabrication workflow, from the conception of parametric pattern to the robotic weaving of natural fiber reinforced by a biobased resin matrix.
Schedules 30 min concept presentation
15 min parametric design presentation
60 min parametric design practice
15 min robotic fabrication presentation
60 min robotic fabrication practice.
Date to be defined.
Materials Either
- Cotton rope 0.5mm dia. x 500m
- Bio plastic components (Gelatine, etc.. )
Alternatively
- Hemp fiber 0.5mm dia. x 500 m
- Colofonia (pine tree resins) and olive oil.
Tools
- ABB IRB 2600 M2004
- IaaC tool to be adapted
Robotic Fabrication of Bio Composite Structures
