Flexible Forming for Fluid Architecture - Paperback

by Arno Pronk (Author)

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This book on flexible formwork for fluid architecture is a multi-faceted research that covers a broad field: from design to material and technology, and from history to future developments. It offers a pragmatic approach that can be extended with more cases, materials, techniques and methods for fluid architecture, and provides a better understanding of the main aspects of fluid architecture and to help them find the most suitable combinations of all aspects.

The book is a challenging experience with many new discoveries, including two patents: one on moulding of fluid surfaces and one on 3D printing of fibre-reinforced ice. It also features two world records: the larges span (30 meters) and the highest thin shell structure (30,5 meters) in ice as well as a method for the construction of a fully laminated shell structure in insulated glass.

Author Biography

Arno Pronk is assistant professor at Eindhoven University of Technology, Netherlands. His research interests focus on creating and designing curved surfaces using (inflatable) moulds. Working as an independent architect he realized many buildings characterized by an innovative use of materials and systems.