Cluster of Excellence IntCDC | University of Stuttgart

We are very excited to welcome Ann Sychterz – Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign – in today’s Constructive Conversations event. Ann Sychterz will give a lecture on „Adaptive and deployable lightweight civil infrastructure“. Join us at the hybrid event! 📅 Monday, July 15, 2024 🕕 2:00-3:30 pm CET 📍 Room V7.22, IWZ II, Pfaffenwaldring 7, Campus Vaihingen, 70569 Stuttgart 🔗 visit the website for detailed information (hybrid event): tinyurl.com/intcdc240715 // Lecture Abstract Current infrastructure is designed and built such that it must simultaneously comply with all possible loads. This leads to overdesigned structures that are inefficient in terms of energy and cost. A structure that can self-identify damage, adapt, and learn for future events addresses the emerging field of intelligent infrastructure and structural health monitoring through inspiration from biology. To achieve this type of structure requires balance of structural engineering, architecture, mechanical engineering, computer science, and robotics. Deployable active structures that change shape either autonomously or remotely to accommodate challenging environments are rare. Tensegrity structures are geometrically non-linear, they are ideal candidates for studying deployable structures (youtu.be/FeXxjerleZE). Through actuation, origami-inspired structures can also be repeatedly deployed for ease of transportation and installation. The grand challenge of this work is addressing uncertainties between modeling and experimental testing for large-scale shape changing structures. To address this challenge, SMARTI lab employs optical tracking and computer vision for high-definition measurement and additive manufacturing for optimized connections. This seminar will present work on adaptive and deployable structures using sustainable materials and control algorithms for resilient infrastructure. 💡 The access data for this event is available to AdvanceAEC members. All researchers working in the field of AdvanceAEC are warmly invited to join the network. 👉 advanceaec.net   University of Stuttgart, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Universität Stuttgart – Institut für Baustatik und Baudynamik (IBB) #universityofstuttgart #intcdc is funded by Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - German Research Foundation #structuraldesign #tensegrity #formfinding #structuraldynamics #construction #civilengineering #architecture #machinelearning #adaptivesctructures #robotics #computationaldesign #computationalconstruction #codesign

What a surprise: the other day we found our Wangen Tower project as a puzzle in a toy shop. What a great way to get kids interested in innovative architecture and climate-positive timber construction! Wangen Tower is an architectural landmark and pioneering timber structure for the Landesgartenschau Wangen im Allgäu 2024 GmbH. Based on research conducted at the Cluster of Excellence IntCDC | University of Stuttgart, the tower is the very first multi-level, walkable building to use self-shaped, structural timber components. The distinctive expression of the tower’s unique timber structure stand as a testament to the latent design possibilities in naturally renewable, locally sourced, regionally manufactured and resource-effective timber architecture! Institute for Computational Design and Construction (ICD) Institute of Building Structures and Structural Design (ITKE) Universität Stuttgart Blumer Lehmann Biedenkapp Stahlbau GmbH Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - German Research Foundation

Achim Menges has been featured in a profile article by MIT Technology Review, which examines the timber architecture and material programming research conducted at the Institute for Computational Design and Construction (ICD) and the Cluster of Excellence IntCDC | University of Stuttgart.   The article explains how, instead of relying on energy-intensive mechanical processes and heavy machinery, natural material properties can be harnessed to create self-shaping architectures that reduce waste and energy use. By leveraging wood’s hygroscopic properties and computational design methods, Menges and his team aim to discover new sustainable ways of building, as demonstrated in projects such as HygroShell, Urbach Tower, and livMatS Biomimetic Shell. These projects highlight the potential for creating curved, self-shaping structures with minimal material usage and enhanced structural performance.   More information about the MIT Technology Review’s article can be found on our website: https://lnkd.in/dcmyM6Su   #icd #intcdc #exc2120 #unistuttgart #universityofstuttgart #mit #technology #review #bioinspired #computationaldesign #codesign #computationalconstruction #selfshaping #wood #timber #timberarchitecture #materialprogramming #4dprinting #research #building #architecture #article

IntCDC Director Achim Menges appointed Max Planck Fellow – many congratulations!   The combined expertise and resources of Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems and the University of Stuttgart, particularly through the Cluster of Excellence IntCDC, will foster cutting-edge research to transform the way we sustainably design and build our future environment.   IntCDC is excited about the promising opportunities ahead and looks forward to the transformative impact of this collaboration!   #MaxPlanckInstitute #IntelligentSystems #UniversityofStuttgart #Architecture #Engineering #Construction #Robotics #ResearchExcellence #ComputationalDesign #ComputationalConstruction #CoDesign #IntCDC is funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - German Research Foundation

Open Postdoc Position: The Institute for Computational Design and Construction (ICD) at the University of Stuttgart invites applications for an open position as   POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER – Research Associate (m/f/d) E13/14 TVL   · to conduct postdoctoral research in the EU EIC Project “ArchiBioFoam” with a special focus on computational design and robotic additive fabrication processes to materialize architectural-scale components with tailored performance and autonomously actuating parts.   · to lead the ICD “ArchiBioFoam” project team of 2 PhD researcher and ensure successful research progress and interdisciplinary collaboration with the international project partners.   · to advance the ICD “Material Programming” research group by engaging in additional project initiatives and the Cluster of Excellence IntCDC | University of Stuttgart. Candidates are required to have a strong architectural, technical or computer science doctoral degree and experience in conducting research in the field of computational design and additive manufacturing. Experience in 4D-printing/material programming is advantageous. A high level of independence, commitment, team spirit and interest in interdisciplinary research is also expected. Excellent English language skills are required.   A more detailed advertisement and expected start date can be viewed online: https://lnkd.in/gwYK8PQP   Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. The application deadline is 15th of August 2024. As the University of Stuttgart strives to improve gender equality amongst its researchers, applications by women are particularly encouraged. Individuals with disabilities will be preferably employed where qualifications are deemed equal. All research associates will be employed through University of Stuttgart's central administration. #icd #intcdc #exc2120 #unistuttgart #universityofstuttgart #architecture #research #materialprogramming #additivemanufacturing #4Dprinting

Very happy to collaborate on this paper with two outstanding colleagues, Francesco De Luca and Jonathan Natanian. Institute for Computational Design and Construction (ICD) Cluster of Excellence IntCDC | University of Stuttgart University of Stuttgart

Thank you to the Plattform digitize wood of the Cluster of Excellence IntCDC | University of Stuttgart for organizing this insightful event last week! The presentations of the reserachers of the Institute for Computational Design and Construction (ICD) and the Institute of Building Structures and Structural Design (ITKE) together with industry partners Blumer Lehmann , STERK abbundzentrum and HA-CO Carbon showed the great two-way knowledge transfer between research and industry enabled by our building demonstrator projects Wangen Tower and Hybrid Flax Pavilion!

The Hybrid Flax Pavilion, designed by Cluster of Excellence IntCDC | University of Stuttgart, features the first-ever hybrid roof structure of cross-laminated timber plates and robotically wound flax fiber. The roof’s undulating form consists of twenty hybrid components alternating with regular timber plates, covering a 380-square-meter exhibition space. The pavilion’s design uses advanced computational techniques, including computer algorithms and simulations, to integrate information from experts in different fields. The pavilion’s ceiling was assembled on-site in just eight days using precise prefabrication and integrative computational design. 📸 ICD/ITKE/IntCDC University of Stuttgart, Roland Halbe #parametricarchitecture #parametricdesign #pavilion #universityofstuttgart #intcdc

On primetime German TV yesterday night: The documentary “Inspired by Nature” featured our research on biomimetic architectural systems, including weather responsive building skins and segmented timber shell structures. Still available to view here: https://lnkd.in/gkeuZ4i4 Institute for Computational Design and Construction (ICD) Institute of Building Structures and Structural Design (ITKE) Cluster of Excellence IntCDC | University of Stuttgart #icd #intcdc #exc2120 #unistuttgart #universityofstuttgart #architecture #biomimicry #research

We are thrilled to unveil our video showcasing the Hybrid Flax Pavilion at the Landesgartenschau Wangen im Allgäu 2024 GmbH, Germany. The pavilion constitutes a central exhibition building on the grounds of the Landesgartenschau, located on the winding banks of the recently revitalised Argen River. Its design utilises integrative computational methods to seamlessly incorporate input from various specialists across different fields, bridging the gap between research and industry. This approach encompasses not only the design of hybrid fibre-timber components but also considers interfaces to conventional building elements like the façade and roof, taking into account their interconnected geometric and constructional requirements. This methodology facilitated an iterative design process, allowing for adjustments and optimisations at every stage of development across all involved disciplines. The coreless filament winding process utilised in the production of the fibre elements allows for the selective local deposition of material driven by specific structural, architectural, and material requirements. In contrast to conventional fibre composite fabrication processes, this is achieved without the need for a surface mould, as the winding frame is co-designed with the fibre element so that the element’s final fibre body emerges in the winding process as the equilibrium state of all fibre segments interacting. This project required adaptation of the coreless filament winding process to accommodate the natural flax fibre material system and unique geometric form of the fibre body of the hybrid component. The video can be accessed through our YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/dKhyZRe8 More information can be found on our website: https://lnkd.in/dKrfCnzw Cluster of Excellence IntCDC | University of Stuttgart Institute for Computational Design and Construction (ICD) Institute of Building Structures and Structural Design (ITKE) University of Stuttgart Wangen im Allgäu Landesgartenschau Wangen im Allgäu 2024 GmbH STERK abbundzentrum Carbon, HA-CO.de FoWaTec GmbH Biedenkapp Stahlbau GmbH Foundation and Technical Building Equipment: Harald Klein Erdbewegungen GmbH ARGE- Leistungsbereich Wärmeversorgungs- und Mittelspannungsanlagen Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - German Research Foundation Bioökonomie Baden-Württemberg | Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung Holz Innovativ Programm (HIP) | Ministerium für Ernährung, Ländlichen Raum und Verbraucherschutz Baden-Württemberg © Video credits: ICD/ITKE/IntCDC University of Stuttgart (Film production: MOLD+MATH) #intcdc #exc2120 #icd #itke #itech #unistuttgart #universityofstuttgart #lgswangen2024 #clusterofexcellence #dfg #computationaldesign #codesign #computationalconstruction #research #building #architecture #HybridFlaxPavilion #sterkholzhaus #hacocarbon #fowatec #biedenkappstahlbaugmb #rolandhalbe #rolandhalbephotography