A central study in BioPol track is understanding how the material malleability of biopolymer can allow for new models of circularity and design. Through understanding additive manufacturing as a continual construction principle, we seek to rethink the architectural axioms of permanence and durability through new ideals of renewability and repair. With point of departure in our bespoke systems for 3d printing and unique biopolymer composites, we examine how their particular material characteristics allow for material adhesion and build-up and how novel methods for iterative 3d printing can support design integrated strategies of repair.
The diagnosis of disrepair is based on a comparative method. The two mesh models are compared to determine regions that require repair as well as the types of disrepair. Comparative modes include processes for establishing the relative planimetric boundary difference, curve proximity, z-height difference and hue value. The diagnosis process is done through both human and computer processes (Figure 3). The panel is registered through photogrammetry after fabrication and after exposure. he following examples present the process for receding impacts, loss of definition, and cracks, where the criteria are defined by mesh edges, topology and colour information.
The Eco-Metabolistic Architecture project has received funding from the European Research Council (ERC) under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme (grant agreement No 101019693).
The Eco-Metabolistic Architecture project has received funding from the European Research Council (ERC) under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme (grant agreement No 101019693).