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Form Finding Lab.
Princeton University

Publication: Form-finding and metaheuristic multiobjective optimization methodology for sustainable gridshells with reduced construction complexity and waste

Proud to share our latest publication in Automation in Construction: “Form-finding and metaheuristic multiobjective optimization methodology for sustainable gridshells with reduced construction complexity and waste.” In this work, we propose a methodology that minimizes the variety of structural elements, reduces material consumption, cuts production waste, and ensures compliance with structural verification standards—advancing sustainable and efficient structural design.

J.Melchiorre, A.M. Bertetto, S. Adriaenssens, G. C. Marano, (2025) ’Form-finding and metaheuristic multiobjective optimization methodology for sustainable gridshells with reduced construction complexity and waste’, Automation in Construction, 177, p.106315,DOI: 10.1016/j.autcon.2025.106315

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Exhibit: Alternative Skies at the Venice Architecture Biennale, Italy

We’re pleased to share that our latest paper, “Numerical modeling of cantilevered bigon arm mechanics under gravity,” by Axel Larsson @axla.io and Sigrid Adriaenssens is now published Open Access in the Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids (link in bio)

In this work, we investigate the stability regimes of reconfigurable bigon arms under gravitational loading—offering new insights into multi-stable structural systems.

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Keynote: Frei Otto 100, ILEK, Stuttgart, Germany

We’re pleased to share that our latest paper, “Numerical modeling of cantilevered bigon arm mechanics under gravity,” by Axel Larsson @axla.io and Sigrid Adriaenssens is now published Open Access in the Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids (link in bio)

In this work, we investigate the stability regimes of reconfigurable bigon arms under gravitational loading—offering new insights into multi-stable structural systems.

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Performance: Noli Timere – Mac Carter, Princeton

We’re pleased to share that our latest paper, “Numerical modeling of cantilevered bigon arm mechanics under gravity,” by Axel Larsson @axla.io and Sigrid Adriaenssens is now published Open Access in the Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids (link in bio)

In this work, we investigate the stability regimes of reconfigurable bigon arms under gravitational loading—offering new insights into multi-stable structural systems.

Read more >