Computational Tectonics .lab

by Editor | March 22, 2025 | NewsPhotoSlider, Projects, Research Stream3 | 0 Comments

Description Eco–resilient Tectonics explores the development of living building materials (LBMs) through robotic 3D printing of earth–based substrates embedded with living organisms. LBMs offer a promising future for construction by enabling the integration of living...

Raster Orientation in Large-Scale Robotic 3D Printing of SCF-PLA

by Editor | February 27, 2025 | NewsPhotoSlider, Projects, Research Stream1 | 0 Comments

This work is structured in two complementary phases that link material characterization with architectural-scale fabrication. Phase 1 establishes a fundamental understanding of how raster orientation and material composition influence the mechanical and...

Axisymmetric Column No. 1

by user | March 11, 2024 | NewsPhotoSlider, Projects, Research Stream1, Selected Project | 0 Comments

Description Axisymmetric Column No. 1 exemplifies a novel approach to large-scale robotic additive manufacturing, utilizing curved-layer fused filament fabrication (CLFFF) on a pre-stretched textile. It explores how patterning affects CLFFF printing to develop a...

Chair No. 7: Human Parameters in Circular Design of Everyday Things

by @fbw2yt | October 30, 2023 | NewsPhotoSlider, Projects, Research Stream2, Selected Project | 0 Comments

Chair No. 7: Human Parameters in Circular Design of Everyday Things Description In architectural design, the model of design to construction is constantly changing. One parameter in these permanent changes is human needs, most notably, the growing demand for...

Circular Mobile – Robot Additive Platform

by Editor | May 3, 2023 | NewsPhotoSlider, Projects, Research Stream2 | 0 Comments

Description Advancements in robotic technology are ushering in a new era of autonomy in building construction, making it possible to employ soil–based materials through circular additive manufacturing. Multi–material additive manufacturing (MMAM) encompasses a variety...

HiDARS Talk Series

2024 | HiDARS Talk Series, Texas Tech University, Online

Lecture

Ehsan Baharlou, Dr.-Ing.

Ehsan Baharlou will speak on October 14, 2024, at Texas Tech University’s Huckabee College of Architecture as part of the Hi DARS talk series within the ARCH 5654 and ARCH 5603 courses. The talk talks about the advanced research in ecological construction, sustainable...

3D Printing Pattern Effects on SCF-PLA Extrusion on Pre-stretched Textile Formwork

2024 | RobARCH 2024, Toronto, Canada

Conference Presentation

Ehsan Baharlou, Dr.-Ing.

Ehsan Baharlou presented the research titled "3D Printing Pattern Effects on SCF PLA Extrusion on Pre stretched Textile Formwork" on May 24 at Rob Arch 2024 in Toronto, Canada. The project investigates how robotic additive manufacturing can reinforce flexible textile...

Material Tectonics

2023 | ACSA/AIA Intersections Research Conference, Amherst, MA

Conference Presentation

Ehsan Baharlou, Dr.-Ing.

Ehsan Baharlou will present his research titled "Material Tectonics" on Saturday, October 21 at the 2023 ACSA/AIA Intersections Research Conference: Material Economies. Dr. Baharlou's research focuses on integrating material capacities and fabrication limitations into...

Robotic Fabrication of Architectured Mycelium Composites for Sustainable Construction

2023 – 2025 | University of Virginia

Research Funding

Ehsan Baharlou,Dr.-Ing.; Prasanna Balachandran, Osman Ozbulut

MyCoLab: Robotic Fabrication of Architectured Mycelium Composites for Sustainable Construction Description The interdisciplinary team led by Ehsan Baharlou (Assistant Professor, School of Architecture), Prasanna Balachandran (Assistant Professor, Department of...

Next Entries »