Reverse engineering in Architecture

Exploiting morphology of unprocessed material by reverse engineering in architecture

Master thesis (2017)

Authors

M.J. de Haan Architecture and the Built Environment

Contributors

M. Turrin (mentor)
M. Bilow (graduation committee member)
Faculty
Architecture and the Built Environment, Architecture and the Built Environment
Copyright: © 2017 Mick de Haan
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Published Date

27-06-2017

Language

English

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Faculty

Architecture and the Built Environment

Abstract

Architectural engineering is evolving from a traditional craftsmanship to a new digital craftsmanship. Through advancements in production and processing techniques, we can achieve both mass production and offer mass customisation. As for the typology shown below, a simple house [1] & [2], the source of the material did not alter. The advanced process with all its benefits has led to the necessity of processing material into predictable elements. Can we advance even further towards an architectural engineering process that enhances unprocessed materials? Can emerging techniques like reverse engineering & computational design offer a workflow that allows designers to exploit the morphology of unprocessed materials?