Research on voxel-based aggregation design and its fabrication

The application of aggregation structure in architecture has a long history, such as a stone wall and bucket arch. With the development of digital design technology, the aggregation structure has become more possibilities in terms of form design and rationality. However, many types of research on aggregation structure focus on a specific form or fabrication process, only a few discuss the simple design method of the discrete structure in the digital platform. Here we show an approach of aggregation structure design and fabrication based on voxel. Within the framework of six voxels, a group of “aggregation units” are designed, which are used in different parts of the aggregation structure according to the structural requirements. Finally, part of the structure is made by digital tools. We anticipate that the morphology and fabrication method of aggregation structure based on voxel framework able to provide more convenience, which not only reflected in the design process of the unit but the generation operation and optimization process of the overall structure.