Hybrid Flax Pavilion nominated for the German Sustainability Award The Hybrid Flax Pavilion of the Cluster of Excellence IntCDC | University of Stuttgart focuses on bio-based building materials and a resource-efficient load-bearing construction system. The research-building demonstrator has now been shortlisted for the German Sustainability Award, Europe's most prestigious award for environmental and social commitment. "We are delighted with the high level of recognition and are of course excited to see whether our project will be successful this autumn," says Professor Achim Menges, spokesperson of the Cluster of Excellence IntCDC. It would not be the first time that a German Sustainability Award had gone to Stuttgart: Back in 2020, the IntCDC team was awarded the special prize for digitalisation for the BUGA Wood Pavilion. The German Sustainability Award in the Architecture category will be presented for the twelfth time in 2024 by the German Sustainability Award Foundation together with the DGNB German Sustainable Building Council. The prestigious award recognises buildings that combine transformative impact, innovation and outstanding design quality. This year, the jury nominated nine projects. The winning project will be announced on the German Sustainability Day on November, 29th. For more information on the nomination: https://lnkd.in/dUeAdZTW For more information about the project: 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 © Image credits: ICD/ITKE/IntCDC University of Stuttgart #intcdc #exc2120 #icd #itke #itech #unistuttgart #universityofstuttgart #lgswangen2024 #clusterofexcellence #dfg #computationaldesign #codesign #computationalconstruction #research #building #architecture #HybridFlaxPavilion #sterkholzhaus #hacocarbon #fowatec #biedenkappstahlbaugmbh
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The Institute for Computational Design and Construction (ICD) is dedicated to the teaching and research of computational design and computer-aided manufacturing processes in architecture. The ICD’s goal is to prepare students for the continuing advancement of computational processes in architecture, as they merge the fields of design, engineering, planning and construction. The interrelation of such topics is exposed as both a technical and intellectual venture of formal, spatial, constructional and ecological potentials. Through teaching, the ICD establishes a practical foundation in the fundamentals of parametric and algorithmic design strategies. This provides a platform for further exploration into the integrative use of computational processes in architectural design, with a particular focus on integrative methods for the generation, simulation and evaluation of comprehensive information-based and performance oriented models. There are two primary research fields at the ICD: the theoretical and practical development of generative computational design processes, and the integral use of computer-controlled manufacturing processes with a particular focus on robotic fabrication. These topics are examined through the development of computational methods which balance the reciprocities of form, material, structure and environment, and integrate technological advancements in manufacturing for the production of performative material and building systems.
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Sean Ahlquist
Associate Professor at Taubman College of Architecture Urban Planning, University of Michigan
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Tobias Schwinn
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Long Nguyen
Computer Scientist with special interests in Computational Design, Digital Construction, BIM
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Tiffany Cheng
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The nomination of the Hybrid Flax Pavilion for German Sustainability Award is not just a milestone for the project but a beacon of hope for sustainable architecture. 🌱 The Hybrid Flax Pavilion, developed by the Cluster of Excellence IntCDC | University of Stuttgart “Integrative Computer-Based Planning and Building for Architecture” exemplifies how we can harness biobased building materials and resource-efficient structural systems. This innovative research building has now made it to the shortlist of Europe’s largest award for ecological and social engagement. As Professor Achim Menges, the spokesperson for IntCDC, states, “With projects like the Hybrid Flax Pavilion, we aim to showcase solutions for future-oriented planning and construction while enabling a two-way knowledge transfer between research and construction companies.” More about: https://lnkd.in/eQzepKZX This recognition underscores our commitment to sustainable practices in architecture, and we eagerly await the results this autumn. 🏗️✨ The urgency of combating climate change necessitates a shift away from traditional materials like steel and concrete towards biobased alternatives wherever feasible. The Hybrid Flax Pavilion serves as an exemplary model of how we can utilize the annually renewable flax plant for regenerative building practices, thereby conserving the precious resource of wood. 🌍💚 👀 Just one more event tip: you can still admire the #HybridFlaxPavillion at the Landesgartenschau Wangen im Allgäu 2024 GmbH until 6 October. Another research building from the #UniversityofStuttgart, the Wangen Tower, can also be seen there. Landkreis Ravensburg #Sustainability #Architecture #Innovation
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Professor / Director, ICD Institute for Computational Design and Construction / EXC IntCDC, University of Stuttgart
Great to see our Wangen Tower and Hybrid Flax Pavilion projects featured on the popular German architecture online platfrom BauNetz: https://lnkd.in/eifnhVyJ Both projects are the result of research by the Cluster of Excellence IntCDC | University of Stuttgart and demonstrate in very different ways how bio-based materials and bio-inspired structures can open up new avenues for regenerative and expressive architecture. Institute for Computational Design and Construction (ICD) Institute of Building Structures and Structural Design (ITKE) Landesgartenschau Wangen im Allgäu 2024 GmbH Industry Partners Wangen Tower: Blumer Lehmann with Biedenkapp Stahlbau GmbH Industry Partners Flax Hybrid Pavilion: HA-CO Carbon GmbH, STERK abbundzentrum, FoWaTec GmbH, Biedenkapp Stahlbau GmbH
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Professor / Director, ICD Institute for Computational Design and Construction / EXC IntCDC, University of Stuttgart
DETAIL has just published our article on the Wangen Tower and the Hybrid Flax Pavilion. We are delighted to present the two projects of the Cluster of Excellence IntCDC | University of Stuttgart in a four-page article in the latest issue of the prestigious architectural magazine: https://lnkd.in/eDxJuXnu. Both projects demonstrate in very different ways how bio-based materials and bio-inspired structures can open up new avenues for regenerative and expressive architecture. Thank you to DETAIL Architecture GmbH! Institute for Computational Design and Construction (ICD) Institute of Building Structures and Structural Design (ITKE) Landesgartenschau Wangen im Allgäu 2024 GmbH Industry Partners Wangen Tower: Blumer Lehmann with Biedenkapp Stahlbau GmbH Industry Partners Flax Hybrid Pavilion: HA-CO Carbon GmbH, STERK abbundzentrum, FoWaTec GmbH, Biedenkapp Stahlbau GmbH Photos: Roland Halbe, Christoph Zechmeister
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Institute for Computational Design and Construction (ICD) hat dies direkt geteilt
Professor / Director, ICD Institute for Computational Design and Construction / EXC IntCDC, University of Stuttgart
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
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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
MIT Technology Review Profile | News | Jun 24, 2024 | Institute for Computational Design and Construction | University of Stuttgart
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We are pleased to announce the latest update of Opossum, version 3.1.1, which is now fully compatible with Rhino 8. This update addresses a critical bug where expert settings inadvertently overwrote the settings tab. Opossum, the Grasshopper plugin, offers enhanced features for optimization tasks, including: - RBFOpt and CMA-ES algorithms for single-objective optimization - Multi-objective algorithms: RBFMOpt, MACO, MOEA/D, NSGA-II, NSPSO - Performance Explorer for real-time design space exploration Opossum 3.0.0-beta as well as 1.5.0 and lower has been developed at the Advanced Architecture Lab with support from the SUTD-MIT International Design Centre. Opossum is currently developed at ICD University Stuttgart. Contributors: - ICD: Thomas Wortmann, Zuardin Akbar, Max Zorn, Anni Dai, Alfiia Shakurianova, Robin Paule - SUTD: Wyton Chu, Peter Jagadprama More information can be found on our website: https://lnkd.in/etXzzjtj Download your free license key and explore our video tutorials to get started with Opossum using the following link: https://lnkd.in/eRy34FFT © Image credits: ICD/CA University of Stuttgart Institute for Computational Design and Construction (ICD) Cluster of Excellence IntCDC | University of Stuttgart University of Stuttgart #icd #icdca #intcdc #exc2120 #unistuttgart #universityofstuttgart #sutd #aal #opossum #grasshopper #rhino8 #optimizatio #designoptimization #optimizationalgorithms #performanceexplorer #architecturaldesign #engineering #algorithm #advancedarchitecture #parametricdesign
Opossum Release for Rhino 8
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Institute for Computational Design and Construction (ICD) hat dies direkt geteilt
Professor / Director, ICD Institute for Computational Design and Construction / EXC IntCDC, University of Stuttgart
New paper "Toward reciprocal feedback between computational design, engineering, and fabrication to co-design coreless filament-wound structures" published in Journal of Computational Design and Engineering: https://lnkd.in/e5PmVYCu. Fiber-reinforced composites offer innovative solutions for architectural applications. Coreless filament winding extends industrial processes, reduces formwork, and allows for tailoring of fiber layups to specific requirements. A previously developed computational co-design framework for coreless filament winding is extended toward the integration of reciprocal design feedback to maximize design flexibility and inform design decisions throughout the process. A multi-scalar design representation is introduced, representing fiber structures at different levels of detail to generate feedback between computational design, engineering, and fabrication. Design methods for global, component, and material systems are outlined and feedback generation is explained. Structural and fabrication feedback are classified, and their integration is described in detail. The highly interdisciplinary research presented in this publication was conducted at the Cluster of Excellence IntCDC | University of Stuttgart Congrats to first authors Fabian Kannenberg and Christoph Zechmeister, Institute for Computational Design and Construction (ICD)! Thank you to the highly interdisciplinary team of co-authors Marta Gil Pérez, Yanaan Guo, Xiliu Yang, David Forster, Sebastian Huegele, Pascal Mindermann, Moataz Abdelaal, Laura Balangé, Volker Schwieger, Daniel Weiskopf, Götz T. Gresser, Peter Middendorf, Manfred Bischoff, Jan Knippers. Institute for Computational Design and Construction (ICD), Institute of Building Structures and Structural Design (ITKE), Institute for Structural Mechanics (IBB), Institute of Aircraft Design (IFB), Institute for Textile and Fiber Technologies (ITFT), Visualization Research Center (VISUS), Institute of Engineering Geodesy (IIGS), Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research (DITF) #IntCDC #EXC2120 #ICD #ITKE #IBB #IFB #ITFT #VISUS #IIGS #DITF #unistuttgart #universityofstuttgart #codesign #computationaldesign #research #architecture
Toward reciprocal feedback between computational design, engineering, and fabrication to co-design coreless filament-wound structures
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Institute for Computational Design and Construction (ICD) hat dies direkt geteilt
Professor / Director, ICD Institute for Computational Design and Construction / EXC IntCDC, University of Stuttgart
Great to see our Hybrid Flax Pavilion project published on gooood - the most popular architecture website in China and Asia: https://lnkd.in/enWngiJH. The Hybrid Flax Pavilion showcases a novel wood-natural-fibre hybrid construction system developed by the Cluster of Excellence IntCDC | University of Stuttgart. The unique hybrid system combines thin cross-laminated timber with robotically wound flax fibre bodies to create a novel, resource-efficient building structure made from regional, bio-based materials, resulting in the distinctive design of the pavilion's undulating roof. Institute for Computational Design and Construction (ICD) Institute of Building Structures and Structural Design (ITKE) Universität Stuttgart Landesgartenschau Wangen im Allgäu 2024 GmbH HA-CO Carbon GmbH STERK abbundzentrum FoWaTec GmbH Biedenkapp Stahlbau GmbH #intcdc #exc2120 #icd #itke #unistuttgart #universityofstuttgart #lgswangen2024 #clusterofexcellence #computationaldesign #codesign #computationalconstruction
Hybrid Flax Pavilion by ICD/ITKE/IntCDC of University of Stuttgart
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Institute for Computational Design and Construction (ICD) hat dies direkt geteilt
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Exciting news! I am thrilled and humbled to be appointed as a Max Planck Fellow at the Max-Planck-Institut für Intelligente Systeme .
Our Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems is strengthening its joint research efforts with the University of Stuttgart by hosting Prof. Achim Menges as a Max Planck Fellow. The world-renowned architect will set up a new research group on Intelligent Construction and Building Systems starting July 1, 2024. Menges heads the Institute for Computational Design and Construction (ICD) at the University of Stuttgart. He is a driving force behind and the spokesperson for the Cluster of Excellence IntCDC | University of Stuttgart, of which the MPI-IS is a partner and which is the only DFG-funded Cluster of Excellence for architecture and civil engineering in Germany. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/4bgSl8h #Research #Architecture #Design #MaxPlanck #MaxPlanckFellow
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