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Taghizadehmakoei, Alireza

University of British Columbia

The construction industry today faces pressing challenges, including environmental pollution and substantial resource consumption, with nearly 40% of the world’s resources being devoted to construction. Cement production, a significant contributor to CO2 emissions, exacerbates these issues. In Canada, a growing population requires the construction of new buildings, further intensifying resource consumption and pollution. To address these challenges, the industry is increasingly exploring the utilization of environmentally friendly materials. In response to these challenges, this thesis undertakes two explorations. First, it aims to produce more efficient designs using Thrust Network Analysis (TNA), a computational method used in architecture and structural engineering for form-finding of masonry structures. Second, it investigates the potential of mycelium (the root-like network of fungi) as an eco-friendly construction material. By combining these two topics, this thesis contributes towards our understanding of the practicality of mycelium-based materials in construction for a future in which construction practices are more efficient and more sustainable. The selection of a miniature pavilion structure as the final project reflects the experimentative nature of this work. While traditional building concepts often require extensive consideration of floor plans and sections, this thesis primarily focused on exploring and showcasing innovative biogenic technologies and methodologies within architectural design. The iterative and hands-on experimental approach of this work reveals new insights pertinent for mycelium-based construction.

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2024-04-30

Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International

http://hdl.handle.net/2429/88132

Architecture

University of British Columbia

UBCV

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/