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Swarm-made Intelligent Architectures

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Giorgio Bertini

The nests of social insects are not only impressive because of their sheer complexity but also because they are built from individuals whose work is not centrally coordinated. A key question is how groups of insects coordinate their building actions. Here, we use … Continue reading →

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Biomimetics in Architectural Design

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Giorgio Bertini

In a brief review of aspects of biology relevant to architectural design, a number of biological organisms are considered, delivering design ideas for the improvement of tree structures in the Sagrada Familia; better insulation (ideas from penguin feathers and birds’ … Continue reading →

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The Autopoiesis of Architecture

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Giorgio Bertini

This new autopoiesis approach offers architecture an arsenal of general comparative concepts. It allows architecture to be understood as a distinct discipline, which can be analyzed in elaborate detail while at the same time offering insightful comparisons with other subject … Continue reading →

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El Barro, las manos, la casa

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Giorgio Bertini
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A Low Impact Woodland Home

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Giorgio Bertini

Read Read also: How I built my hobbit house for just £3,000 You are looking at pictures of a house I built for our family in Wales. It was built by myself and my father in law with help from … Continue reading →

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Transdiciplinary Knowledge Production in Architecture and Urbanism: Towards Hybrid Modes of Inquiry

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Giorgio Bertini

Read The volume addresses the hybridisation of knowledge production in space-related research. In contrast with interdisciplinary knowledge, which is primarily located in scholarly environments, transdisciplinary knowledge production entails a fusion of academic and non-academic knowledge, theory and practice, discipline and … Continue reading →

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