OPTIMISED CELL STRUCTURE

Based on an analogy with the highly efficient cellular structure of living wood or bone, this micro structure is comprised of a fine lattice that minimises weight while maximising strength. The design method, a result of recent research at University College London, combines principles of evolution and artificial intelligence to create a material that responds to its environment by growing denser in the areas required to best withstand the external forces applied when the object is in use. The composition of the cells is the result of a genetic algorithm, a computational process directly modeled on evolution in nature that creates a modular space frame structure of tiny interconnected struts, specifically suited to the material and fabrication process.

A prototype of this structure which is integrated in the design of Timothy Schreiber's Pan_07 chair will be on display during the designmai 2007 in Berlin. (12-20.05.07).

Designer: TIMOTHY SCHREIBER Made in: UK

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