Hygroscopic movement is widely observed in plant and is a self-shaping response that does
not require an external force or energy. It is interpreted as the adaptation capability of plants …

This paper discusses the foundations of a bio-based material paradigm for architecture. It
argues that moving from a current reliance on the non-renewable materials of the …

Recent development in research and practice for curved cross-laminated timber (CLT)
opens up novel and interesting possibilities for applications of slender surface-active shell …

The presented research describes the holistic development of a modular lightweight timber
shell. So-called segmented timber shells approximate curved geometries with the use of …

In this article, we suggest using contemporary manufacturing technologies to integrate
material properties with architectural design tools, revealing new possibilities for the use of …

With the rise of complex and free-form timber architecture enabled by digital design and
fabrication, timber manufacturing companies increasingly need to produce curved …

Curved, surface-active, shell structures are known for material efficiency and slenderness
but typically require complex manufacturing and formwork in combination with intricate on …

This paper illustrates the design and fabrication processes of the Hypar Up pavilion, which
served as a proof-of-concept to demonstrate the viability of a design-to-fabrication workflow …

. Mass timber, a contemporary type of wood construction using engineered wood products,
sourced from sustainably managed forests, has the potential to reduce the carbon emissions …

This study explores whether parabolic groin vaults constructed from cross-laminated timber
(CLT) can significantly reduce the embodied carbon of structures, which currently contribute …