Founded in 2003 by Dr. Philip F. Yuan, Archi-Union Architects is a Shanghai-based architectural design firm. Archi-Union is known for combining global trends in architecture and the local traditional approach. They have coined the term 'Digital Tectonics' to describe their low-tech digital fabrication method which merges the concepts of tectonic construction and ecology that are catalyzed through a parametric design process, in essence combining digital technology and craftsmanship.

Collaborative Laboratory: Works of Archi-Union and Fab-Union

Arts & Photography

Philip F. Yuan

Architecture

Oscar Riera Ojeda Publishers

This volume seeks to offer an overview of the impact of digital fabrication technologies on contemporary architectural practice, by providing a snapshot of the latest developments in the field. Contributors to this volume range from progressive, commercial practices such as Zaha Hadid Architects, to experimental firms, such as Kokkugia and Biothing, and from inspired engineers, such as Buro Happold, to leading schools of architecture, such as the Architectural Association, USC and Harvard GSD. But the common thread throughout is an attempt to make a significant contribution to the rapidly developing field of digital fabrication.

Fabricating the Future (English and Chinese Edition)

Neil Leach

Tongji University Press

• Digital Fabrication offers an informed overview of the impact of digital technologies on architectural fabrication today, providing a snapshot of the latest developments in the field, drawing upon the leading experts in architectural practice and education from across the world • Publication accompanies that of a companion volume - Computational Design ISBN 9787560873336 How are new digital fabrication technologies changing the ways in which architects are constructing buildings today? Digital Fabrication offers a range of informed opinions on the subject written by some of the leading authorities in the world. It addresses new digital fabrication technologies, such as 3D printing, computer numerically controlled milling, along with other robotically controlled manufacturing operations, such as laser cutting, bandsaw cutting, stitching, weaving, forming, bending, folding and stacking. The volume is divided into different sections comprising Manifestos, Methodologies, Interviews and Projects, and also includes a helpful Introduction that offers a brief history of digital fabrication.

Digital Fabrication

Computers & Technology

Leach, Neil

Menges, Achim

Software

Tongji University Press Co., Ltd

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