This research investigates the possibility of fabricating shell-based cellular structures using knitting techniques. Shellular Funicular Structures are two-manifold single-layer structures that can be designed in the context of graphic statics
2023 · Research
This research presents a framework for effective room temperature repair of fractured metals using an area-selective nickel electrodeposition process we refer to as electrochemical healing.
2023 · Research
A 3D-printed shellular wireframe approximating a Schwarz P surface is dip-coated in polymer or polymer/graphene-oxide soap solution so films span the faces and improve shear capacity.
2023 · Research
This research introduces an alternative design strategy based on the static equilibrium of forces, equilibrium of polyhedral frames, and reciprocity of form and force. This novel approach reveals a geometric relationship among the truss system architecture, topological dual, and equilibrium of forces on the basis of 3D graphic statics.
2022 · Research
Insights from foot podometry inform a shellular midsole: unit cells of different stiffness are placed where flexibility or rigidity is needed.
2023 · Research
This research proposes a novel approach to translate a cellular polyhedral geometry into a polyhedral surface-based structure (shellulars) in PGS that is comparable to the widely known minimal surface geometries in the context of structural design, bridging the gap between cellular polyhedral geometries and surface-based structures.
2021 · Research
this research explores using sand as primary support by combining structural and material optimization methods. The main objective of this research was to go beyond a compression-only material and invent a new composition
2023 · Research
Although one can design Shellular Funicular Structures (SFSs) using Polyhedral Graphic Statics (PGS), the fabrication process of these structures might be time consuming and labor intensive. In order to fabricate these structures out of a flat sheet of material and automating the fabrication process,
2023 · Research
This research introduces a computational algorithm for translating a Cellular Funicular Structure (CFS) to a Shellular Funicular Structure (SFS) and explores a fabrication method using the origami/kirigami technique
2021 · Design/Research
This research investigates the development of complex architectural solutions that creatively engage with material organization, production and design performance as intrinsic properties to a creative design methodology, and
2019 · Design/Research
The main idea in this project is designing a future theater for utopian era concentrating on the robotic fabrication and its role to keep alive ornaments’ culture. Theaters’ buildings have been considered as part of the performance themselves as far as complex decorations are concerned, But these decorations require a lot of effort, energy and
2018 · Design
This research intends to address the challenges in the design process and fabrication of the P2P Site-less House concept. The primary objective of the course is to prepare the design of the house for fabrication utilizing wire-cutting robotic arms.
2018 · Research
This research investigates the development of complex architectural solutions that creatively engage with material organization, production and design performance as intrinsic properties to a creative design methodology and opportunistically; capable of producing a range of aesthetic effects.
2018 · Research
This study delves into the realm of human and non-human interactions by employing interactive design principles. Hystrics, a collection of robots, engage with their surroundings through a combination of sound and motion. These remarkable machines possess an outer shell made of carbon fiber, while their inner framework is pneumatic,
2018 · Design/Research
This project is a kinetic monument which can interact with students while they are moving. Besides, it was an chance for us to experiment a responsive project which can change itself to the different factors in the enviroment. This interdisciplinary project has been done in colaboration with
2016 · Design/Research
