Bent and Twisted Spatial Structures
Fereshteh Khojastehmehr
Supervisor: Prof. Günther H. Filz
Abstract. In this research project, self-organized flexible spatial structures by combined bending and twisting are explored. The resulting structures can be used for the design of multi-objectives of architectural, structural, and environmental aspects. These structures offer sustainable responses to architectural, structural, and environmental imperatives. By introducing twist along the longitudinal axis of elements, alterations in surface curvature, depth, density, transparency, structural integrity, and light-shadow interplay are achieved.
Papers related to this research project:
1. Rethinking Naturally Shaped flexible grid structures combining bending and twisting, IASS 2024
2. Euler Path Structures: design exploration with reconfigurable continuous, flexible material, IASS 2024
3. Expanding the design freedom of spatial patterns by combined elastic bending and twisting: a parametric study, IASS 2023
4. A review on the curvature and geometrical patterns of elastic gridshells: exploring structural and architectural potentials, IASS 2022
5. Parametric thinking for decision-making in elastic gridshell design, IASS 2022