Learning from insects: studies of nest structures
Author(s): |
Irmgard Lochner Aldinger
Chrytstelle Mavoungou |
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Medium: | conference paper |
Language(s): | English |
Conference: | Interfaces: Architecture, Engineering, Science, Annual Meeting of the International Association of Shell & Spatial Structures (IASS), Hamburg, 25-27 September 2017 |
Published in: | Interfaces: Architecture . Engineering . Science |
Year: | 2017 |
Abstract: | This paper presents a description of structural, chemical and material characteristics of a hornet nest. It proposes the transfer of design elements and natural conditions into architecture. The results show an approach of constructing buildings using one material for different applications. |