The construction industry is responsible for large environmental impacts, one of which is the consumption and depletion of natural resources. In contrast, structures found in nature present holistic approaches to environmental conditions by using only the energy and materials whi
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The construction industry is responsible for large environmental impacts, one of which is the consumption and depletion of natural resources. In contrast, structures found in nature present holistic approaches to environmental conditions by using only the energy and materials which are required, achieved through ingenuity in form. This research takes inspiration from bones and the mechanisms of their growth and formation, as perfect models of the axiom of uniform stress which led to these constructs being lightweight and durable, yet using minimal amount of material. The thesis focuses on developing a computational method in the form of a grasshopper script which would be used by architects at early stages of design, and help them achieve designs of natural quality with respect to material savings and durability, yet with new expressive formal qualities.
