Amazonia Workshop 2025

Sculpting the Sky Pioneering Methods in Geodesic and Spatial Structures - Francisco Castano

1st UGPN Workshop on Bamboo for Sustainable Construction – Dr Moe Pour-Ghaz

1st UGPN Workshop on Bamboo for Sustainable Construction – Dr Leila Cristina Meneghetti

1st UGPN Workshop on Bamboo for Sustainable Construction – Dr Ruy Pauletti

1st UGPN Workshop on Bamboo for Sustainable Construction – Dr Aziz Ahmed

'Spatial Structures; Movers and Shakers' - with Josu Goñi

1st UGPN Workshop on Bamboo for Sustainable Construction – Dr Aziz Ahmed

1st UGPN Workshop on Bamboo for Sustainable Construction – Dr Neaz Sheikh

'Spatial Structures; Movers and Shakers' - with Sofia Colabella

1st UGPN Workshop on Bamboo for Sustainable Construction – Dr Holmer Savastano JR

1st UGPN Workshop: Bamboo for Sustainable Construction

'Spatial Structures; Movers and Shakers' - with Hanaa Dahy

'Spatial Structures; Movers and Shakers' - with Su-Duo Xue

'Spatial Structures; Movers and Shakers' - with Elif Erdine

Building with bamboo workshop: an interview

Building with bamboo workshop: an interview

Faces behind our Movers and Shakers: John

Faces behind our posts: Andreea

Rebranding

The force as a function: Towards analytical graphic statics for spatial structures

Application of kinematics methods in the full 3D graphic-statics description for frames

Developing a polyhedral graphic statics formulation for tetrahedral truss analysis

Elastica project: dynamic relaxation for post-formed elastic gridshells

Internationalisation of the Curriculum in Spatial Structures

Zero Gravity: radical creativity by multidisciplinary collaboration

Learning by building: physical vs. numerical form finding

Design and study of a fractal shell, (based on dry leaf anatomy) using Lindenmayer system algorithm

Assembly aware design and construction of masonry structures

Vaults from buildings: thin-tile vaulting from stabilized rubble tiles

Post digital ornamented architecture is not ornamented

Reinforcement learning for optimal topology design of 3D trusses

Structural optimization of latticed shells considering strain energy and collapse load factor

Parametric grid mapping design tool for freeform surfaces using a genetic algorithm

Structural shape optimization with parametric square-root functions

Responsive systems in seismic computational design

Design method for modular shells. A combined geometrical - structural study

Building shells with leaning arches

Physical modelling and design development of precast UHPC shell bridge

The Tide. Steel monocoque interdisciplinary digital workflow and parametric structural analysis

Structural design iterations of tied arch shell bridges for Toronto’s waterfront revitalization

The carbon footprint of long span structures: review of the Millennium Dome & other tensile systems

The analytic and numerical form-finding of minimal surfaces & their application as shell structures

Maintaining membrane structures: experiences from Ashford

Stability of stayed columns

Active control of 3D printed pill-bug inspired adaptive origami

Design method of non-sequential assembly

Discrete topology optimisation method for partial double-layer gridshell design

Zero Gravity: a novel cantilever beam utilizing elastic torsion for structures and architecture

Efficiency-based exploration of externally post-tensioned structures

Three-dimensional fibre placement in wood for connections and reinforcements in timber structures

Load tests on ribbed timber shells for medium span roofs

Research in temporary, biodegradable, thin-shell, cast paper structures at full scale

Structural design and validation of a pykrete tower through form finding

Material tests and execution methods of linear composite pykrete structural elements

Structural robustness analyses of concrete tall and supertall buildings

Displacement-based seismic assessment of Heinz Isler’s shell structures

Application of optimization techniques for material minimization of individual structural elements

Parametric design of in-plane concrete dry joints by FE method & Fuzzy logic

Lightweight concrete floor systems for affordable urban construction