“A focus on multi-disciplinary research at the forefront of architecture, engineering, and materials science” – Holcim Awards Jury
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Project entry 2014 Europe – Aggregate Structure: Reusable aggregates requiring no binding agent, Stuttgart, Germany
The aggregate structures are self-supporting and require no further binding agent. The construction process can be either low-tech manually or high-tech digitally controlled. Variances in density of the granulate allow for the variation of material properties, such as thermal insulation or luminance effects. The designed aggregate thus allows for functional grading of architectural performance criteria within one and the same material system. (Image © ICD Stuttgart)
The proposed scheme was praised by the jury for its focus on multi-disciplinary research at the forefront of architecture, engineering, and materials science. The jury views the project as the first step of a laboratory experiment, potentially leading to the development of new construction systems. The suggested method of how to join individual parts to form large aggregate structures is especially promising.
Last updated: June 06, 2014 Zurich, Switzerland
The proposed scheme was praised by the jury for its focus on multi-disciplinary research at the forefront of architecture, engineering, and materials science. The jury views the project as the first step of a laboratory experiment, potentially leading to the development of new construction systems. The suggested method of how to join individual parts to form large aggregate structures is especially promising.