Author: Lara-Bocanegra, A.J. Supervisor: Guaita Fernández, M. & Arriaga Martitegui, F. University: Higher Tech. School of Architecture of Madrid (ETSAM) | Tech. University of Madrid (UPM) https://www.researchgate.net Abstract Elastic timber gridshells are a highly efficient and architecturally expressive structural solution
GridaDIGtion 2021-2024
The objective of the present project is to develop a new construction system for timber gridshells that minimizes the cost of material, labour and auxiliary resources and that is competitive for application in standard works. For this, it is proposed to integrate the active bending in the forming process with the use of wood-wood joints made by CNC
Gonzalo Calderón, L. Characterization of Eucalyptus globulus laminated veneer lumber for structural use (PhD Thesis).
Author: Gonzalo Calderón, L. Supervisor: Majano-Majano, A. University: Higher Tech. School of Architecture of Madrid (ETSAM) | Tech. University of Madrid (UPM) link (not available) Abstract
Roig Vena, A.L. Algorithms for the design and optimization of timber gridshells (PhD Thesis).
Author: Roig Vena, A.L. Supervisor: Majano-Majano, A. University: Higher Tech. School of Architecture of Madrid (ETSAM) | Tech. University of Madrid (UPM) link (not available) Abstract
Gómez Royuela, J.L. Analysis of the splitting capacity of dowel connections in hardwood loaded perpendicular to the grain in the framework of the fracture mechanics (PhD Thesis).
Author: Gómez Royuela, J.L. Supervisor: Majano-Majano, A. & Xavier, J. University: Higher Tech. School of Architecture of Madrid (ETSAM) | Tech. University of Madrid (UPM) link (not available) Abstract
Research Topics
We approach our research with a transversal character focused on timber structural design in a broad sense, covering four interconnected and complementary scales of approach to knowledge. Our areas of research and interest are: 1. Structural systems: Gridshells High-rise buildings
PhD Thesis
In progress PhD thesis Completed PhD thesis
Impulso Verde Building
Research Team Architect: Dr. Antonio José Lara Bocanegra (USC-PEMADE, UPM) Architects collaborators: Dr. Almudena Majano Majano (UPM) Belén Feijóo Lombao (USC-PEMADE) José Luis Gómez Royuela (UPM) Luis Lozano Bodeguero (UPM) Structural design and analysis: Dr. Antonio José Lara Bocanegra (USC-PEMADE,
+Biodinámico 2016-2022
Title: LIFE Lugo + Biodinámico Reference: LIFE14 CCA/ES/000489 Funding: LIFE Programme, Climate Change Adaptation Sub-programme. Duration: 7 years (18/01/2016 – 31/12/2022). Budget: 3.588.551,63 € Financed amount: 526.220,00 € (Diputación de Lugo), 1.793.130,98 € (European Union) Coordinator: Concello de Lugo (Spain)
PEMADE Gridshell
The objective is to promote sustainable construction through the use of natural low embodied energy materials. It explores the potential of local species with high mechanical performance such as Eucalyptus globulus to be used in shell structures made with elastically