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Roig A, Lara-Bocanegra AJ, Xavier J, Majano-Majano A (2022) Design Framework for Selection of Grid Topology and Rectangular Cross-Section Size of Elastic Timber Gridshells Using Genetic Optimisation. Applied Sciences 13(1):63.

Abstract This work presents a design framework for the selection of the topology and cross‐section size of elastic timber gridshells, taking as constraints the shape of the structure and the maximum value of bending stress that can be reached in

GridaDIGtion 2021-2026

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

+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

Experimental Workshop 2 (Spring Semester 2022)

DESIGN AND DIGITAL FABRICATION OF TIMBER STRUCTURES Spring Semestre Schedule Thursday and Friday 12:30-14:30 (wrong information from ETSAM website) Description The workshop will involve the design and manufacture of a full-scale laminated timber structure using parametric design and digital fabrication

Master in Building Structures (MUEE)

Master official website Master in Building Structures (MUEE). 2014-2022 Description The design of a structure is a task that involves different stages and, at each stage, it is necessary to assess the problem, study possible solutions and make decisions. Firstly,

Antonio Roig Vena

Antonio is assistant professor and researcher at the Department of Structures and Building Physics of the School of Architecture (ETSAM) of the Polytechnic University of Madrid (UPM). His areas of interest include computational design, algorithmic optimisation, digital fabrication and its

Roig A, Lara-Bocanegra AJ, Majano-Majano A, Guaita M. (2021) Integrating design tools for elastic timber gridshells. World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE 2021), Santiago, Chile.

Abstract The design of gridshells always requires an iterative process between architecture and engineering with accurate adjustment of different parameters from early stages, which causes a great deal of effort. This paper presents five parametrized generative algorithms developed in Grasshopper®

Lara-Bocanegra AJ, Roig A, Majano-Majano A, Guaita M. (2020) Innovative design and construction of a permanent elastic timber gridshell. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers – Structures and Buildings, 173(5):352-362.

Abstract This paper presents a new elastic timber gridshell built to cover a wood storage area at the Timber Engineering Laboratory of the University of Santiago de Compostela in Spain. It is the first permanent elastic timber gridshell to be

Lara-Bocanegra A, Roig A, Majano-Majano A, Guaita M. (2019) From eucalyptus to elastic gridshells. Form and Force. 60th Anniversary Symposium of the Association for shell and spatial structures (IASS), Barcelona, Spain.

Abstract Elastic timber gridshells are built by bending small cross-section, long and good quality timber laths on site to the desired shape. This procedure enables double curvature structures of great aesthetic appearance and high structural efficiency. Despite their interest, few