SYSTEM DESIGN RESEARCH

REFERENCE PROJECT

Dragonfly | Tom Wiscombe

EMERGENT, 2007

Structural folded system
Celular configuration to overall form
The structure of the dragonfly’s wing
Natural system
Biomimetric approach
Honeycomb pattern & ladder type pattern

    Physical Model of the Dragonfly

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References:  

Kotnik, T. Weinstock, M. 2012. Material, Form and Force. Wiley Publication

Auch-schwelk, H. Rosenkranz, F. 2006, Construction Materials. Manual Birkhouser - Publishers for Architecture: Basel