Directory of Experimental Resources

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Novel approaches to the art or science of planning and building structures.

Subcategories

• Biomorphic
• Modular
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Resources in This Category

• Architects Design in Cyberspace

  http://members.tripod.com/wwwandia/art/100.html
  Illustrated article by Alfredo Andia and Claudia Busch on the designs by New York based architectural firm Asymptote on a virtual New York Stock Exchange.

• Curvilinear Surfaces

  http://www.curvedsurfaces.com/
  Aleksandra Kasuba explains how to install curved fabric structures (under tension) in environmental and architectural projects. Examples of her installations. Biography, bibliography.

• Decodeine

  http://www.decodeine.org/
  Margot Kasojevik presents dynamics, simulation and animation design processes in architecture. Includes animations.

• Diaphan Architectural

  http://www.diaphanarch.ch/
  Sabine von Fischer explores space in material and thought, in the form of drawings and texts – from concept and criticism to construction. Projects focus on sensorial and invisible boundaries such as "sonic barriers", and on completely collapsed objects in the "event horizon" series.

• Dynamic Architecture

  http://www.dynamicarchitecture.net/
  David Fisher presents his design for a rotating tower in Dubai. Between its independently rotating floors are wind turbines, generate electric energy for itself as well as for other buildings. Includes description, video and press articles.

• Michael Hansmeyer - Computational Architecture

  http://www.michael-hansmeyer.com/
  Features profile and experiments in computational and algorithmic architecture.

• Parasitic Architecture

  http://www.freewebs.com/parasitic-architecture/
  A manifesto on the subject of parasitic architecture; defined as an adaptable, transient and exploitative form of architecture that forces relationships with host buildings.

• The Steel Research House

  http://www.foursteelwalls.co.uk/
  An experiment in modern house design using light steel framing at the University of Nottingham, UK. Context, project outline and progress. Feedback form for comments.

• The Translucent House

  http://arquitectes.coac.net/lacasatranslucida/
  A prototype by Alfons Soldevila. Photograph parades show the building process from design to finish, and other buildings using translucence. A detailed description and theoretical background.

• Zomes Concept

  http://www.zomes-concept.com/
  Creating homes from a harmonious family of geometric forms. Includes definitions, symbolism, images, and construction.

 

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