PolyBrickH2.0 (2019)
article⁄PolyBrickH2.0 (2019)
abstract⁄This project emerged from collaborative transdisciplinary research between architecture, engineering, biology, and materials science to generate novel applications in microscale 3D printed ceramics. Specifically, PolyBrick H2.0 adapts internal bonebased hydraulic networks through controlled water flow from 3D printed microtextures and surface chemistry. Engagement across disciplines produced the PolyBrick series at the Sabin Lab Sabin, Miller, and Cassab 2014 . The series is a manifestation of novel digital fabrication techniques, bioinspired design, materials inquiry, and contemporary evolutions of building materials. A new purpose for the brick is explored that is not solely focused on the mechanical constraints necessary for built masonry structures. PolyBrick H2.0 interweaves the intricacies of living systems beings and environments combined to create a more responsive and interactive material system. The PolyBrick 2.0 series looks at human bone as a design model for foundational research. PolyBrick H2.0 merges the cortical bone hydraulicnetwork with new functionalities as a water filtration and collection system for selfpreservation and conservation as well as passive cooling solutions. It also pushes the ability of 3D printing techniques to the microscale. These functionalities are investigated under context for a better construction material, but its use may extend further.
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| Year |
2019 |
| Authors |
Zhang, Viola; Qian, William; Sabin, Jenny. |
| Issue |
ACADIA 19:UBIQUITY AND AUTONOMY |
| Pages |
246-257 |
| Library link |
N/A |
| Entry filename |
polybrickh2-0 |
