Scientists from the universities of Freiburg and Stuttgart presented a pavilion that was constructed using new, computer-aided methods and robotic manufacturing processes. According to the researchers, the construction of the "livMatS Biomimetic Shell @ FIT" pavilion in lightweight timber construction resulted in significant resource savings compared to traditional timber construction.
The researchers have also installed a thermally activated floor slab made of recycled concrete in the pavilion, which provides environmentally friendly heating and cooling. In addition, a 4D-printed material and bio-inspired shading system regulates the interior temperature of the building. It protects the interior from high heat loads in summer and allows sunlight in winter.
The pavilion is a further development of the 'BUGA Holzpavillon 2019', a temporary structure. "We have further developed this principle for a permanent, enclosed building that can be used all year round. We have optimized the timber construction method by using more sustainable wood-based materials and adapting the components so that as little waste as possible is produced during robotic production," explains Prof. Achim Menges from the Institute of Computational Design and Construction (ICD) and spokesperson for the IntCDC Cluster of Excellence at the University of Stuttgart.
Source and further information: idw-online.de/intcdc.uni-stuttgart.de
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