Paper in Structures
18.09.2016
Check out our new paper "Vectorised graphics processing unit accelerated dynamic relaxation for bar and beam elements" in the Structures - Research Journal of The Institution of Structural Engineers.
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18.09.2016
Check out our new paper "Vectorised graphics processing unit accelerated dynamic relaxation for bar and beam elements" in the Structures - Research Journal of The Institution of Structural Engineers.
04.09.2016
David López López will present his paper "Dieste, González Zuleta and Sánchez del Río: Three approaches to reinforced-brick shell structures" at the 10th International Conference on Structural Analysis of Historiical Construction (SAHC 2016), organised at the KU Leuven in Belgium.
30.08.2016
We just released RhinoVAULT 1.4. The latest version of the form-finding tool comes with some neat, new features. Get the free plug-in for Rhinoceros 5 on our tools' page and get started!
29.08.2016
Our paper on the fabrication design and optimisation of the Armadillo Vault has been accepted for presentation and publication at Advances in Architectural Geometry (AAG) 2016, this year hosted by the NCCR Digital Fabrication at ETH Zurich.
25.08.2016
Check out Masoud's new journal paper on three-dimensional graphic statics in the International Journal of Space Structures.
16.08.2016
Prof. Block has been invited to participate on Aug 27, 2016 in the Meetings on Architecture on Structures/Materials at the Biennale Architettura 2016. The other panel particpants are Werner Sobek, Simón Vélez, Solano Benítez, and moderator Alejandro Aravena.
15.08.2016
Prof. Block will give a lecture at the 21st Holcim Betontagung on August 24, 2016 at the ETH Zurich. His lecture "NEST / HiLo - Innovativer Betonbau der Zukunft" contributes to this year's theme of "Bauen digital in Beton - eine (R)Evolution?".
28.07.2016
Nice mentions of the BRG contributions to the Venice Architecture Biennale 2016 in an article by Frank Kaltenbach in DETAIL Magazine 7+8/2016 and by Jakob Schoof in DETAIL Online!
25.07.2016
After successfully defending his PhD thesis on 3D polyhedral reciprocal diagrams, Dr. Akbarzadeh moves to Philadelphia to become Assistant Professor of Architecture at PennDesign. Congratulations, Masoud!
15.06.2016
Invited at The Engineering Club, Prof. Block will present the BRG's research and projects, including the design and engineering of the Armadillo Vault, the unique cut-stone vault now on display at the Venice Architecture Biennale. Join on Thursday June 23, 18:30 at The Building Centre in London.
01.06.2016
Invited by Dr. Elif Erdine, Dr. Matthias Rippmann will give a keynote lecture on June 17 at the AA Istanbul Visiting School 2016.
28.05.2016
Join us for the PhD defence of Masoud Akbarzadeh! He will present his doctoral dissertation, titled "Three-dimensional Graphic Statics using Form and Force Polyhedra", on Monday June 06 at 15:00 in HIL E 71. Co-supervisor is Bill Baker, senior structural partner at SOM.
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