Computational Methods for Design in the Circular Economy

Prof. Corentin Fivet (Structural Xploration Lab) was invited by Station1 to give a talk on Computational Methods for Design in the Circular Economy. He described his journey as a researcher and detailed the lastest research outputs from the Structural Xploration Lab: the Ski Gridshell as a manifesto for reuse in structural design, newly developed computational methods to design with reclaimed structural elements, a case-study illustrating the operability of the approach, and the design of a highly versatile, reusable load-bearing system for office buildings.

Founded by Prof. Christine Ortiz (MIT), Station1 launched this year as a summer school and great ambitions. It has developed a learning framework and blended (virtual and physical) methodology that scaffolds, contextualizes, and enhances inquiry and research-based learning to enable students of diverse background to create new knowledge, technologies, and processes for positive societal impact. Station1 strives to create a learning environment where each student can leverage their differences to reach their greatest potential and to achieve their academic, personal, and professional goals.