Computational Tectonics .lab

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

Robotically 3D-Printed Earthen Walls Embedded with Living Organisms 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...

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

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

Print-Path Orientation as a Designable Structural Parameter in Large-Scale Robotic 3D Printing Description Additive manufacturing in building construction can be extended for mass customization of building components or even complex mold making. This study examines...

Axisymmetric Column No. 1

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

Curved-Layer Toolpaths for a Self-Supporting Thin-Shell Column Description Axisymmetric Column No. 1 is a self-supporting thin-shell column produced by large-scale robotic additive manufacturing, using curved-layer pellet extrusion to deposit short-carbon-fiber PLA...

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

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

A Parametric Design-to-Fabrication System for Robotically 3D-Printed Everyday Objects 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...

Circular Mobile-Robot Additive Platform

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

On-Site Soil Additive Manufacturing with a Mobile Robotic Platform 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....

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...

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