| Author(s): |
Attilio Pizzigoni
Andrea Micheletti Giuseppe Ruscica |
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| Medium: | conference paper |
| Language(s): | English |
| Conference: | 35th Annual Symposium of IABSE / 52nd Annual Symposium of IASS / 6th International Conference on Space Structures: Taller, Longer, Lighter - Meeting growing demand with limited resources, London, United Kingdom, September 2011 |
| Published in: | IABSE-IASS 2011 London Symposium Report |
| Year: | 2011 |
| Abstract: |
The aim of this work is to propose a new idea for a central axis for public spaces. The aim is to substitute real trees with a new concept of nature-inspired tensegrity trees. Tensegrity systems are designed to match the behaviour of real trees, by taking advantage of their flexibility and shape- change capabilities in order to suit aesthetic criteria and to respond to external inputs. By using actuators on a selected number of elements, we control the changes in the tensegrity structures' spatial configuration, making them to act as 'living', growing, natural trees. Their geometry can be varied over time to respond to climate changes, so as to protect people from sunlight, wind and rain, while walking near them. |
| Keywords: |
tensegrity systems Tree lane variable geometry
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