@inproceedings{ae4467350fc64fc3b334e22857febadf,
title = "Nature as a comprehensive model: A biomimetic installation",
abstract = "The following group installation was part of a seminar on biomimetics at the University of Arizona, USA. The design began with research into various natural systems, namely cell growth and morphogenesis and digital tools. In nature cells contain preprogrammed responses based on intrinsic properties which allow for differentiation and adaptation to external forces. This logic of cell morphology was developed into the installation design. Form specificity and topological variation was developed through the manipulation of a material system, bending and loading identical components to adapt to external forces, such as the sun, while simultaneously navigating the site, providing structure and ultimately architectural space.",
keywords = "Biomimetics, Design/build, Pedagogy, Simulation",
author = "Susannah Dickinson and Sheehan Wachter",
year = "2014",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "9789881902658",
series = "Rethinking Comprehensive Design: Speculative Counterculture - Proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia, CAADRIA 2014",
publisher = "The Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA)",
pages = "627--636",
booktitle = "Rethinking Comprehensive Design",
note = "19th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia - Rethinking Comprehensive Design: Speculative Counterculture, CAADRIA 2014 ; Conference date: 14-05-2014 Through 17-05-2014",
}