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Holcim Awards 2008 North America

"Next Generation" 1st prize: Construction in vivo -
Microstructure research for building skins, Cambridge, USA

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Type of project:
Architecture (research/development)
Start of construction:
February 2009
Main author:
Neri Oxman, architect, MIT, Cambridge, United States


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Project Summary
Microstructure research for building skins seeks to develop a sustainable skin which offers construction without joints, as well as load-bearing, ventilation, thermal and noise insulation, and changing light penetration capacities. Both high-tech and traditional building materials are involved in this interdisciplinary project combining design, materials science and engineering.

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Holcim Awards "Next Generation" 1st prize 2008 North America: Neri Oxman (right) and John Anastasios Hart.

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Microstructure research for building skins, Cambridge, USA

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