David Correa's research looks at biological structures and processes as a source of insight for the development of new fabrication processes and advanced materials. The research aims at implementing state of the art digital fabrication tools (robotic manipulators, 3D printers and CNC milling) to develop innovative and high-performance design solutions for industrial and architectural applications. Current inter-disciplinary research initiatives include weather responsive shape active facade components (in collaboration with BASF and Plant Biomechanics group at Albert Ludwigs University of Freiburg), Bio-inspired composite materials (Bionics Group, Université de Bretagne Sud), large scale bio-based cellulose 3D printing (University of British Columbia, Wood institute), 3D printing of masonry façade components(in collaboration with the Masonry Council of Ontario), and advanced robotic fabrication of timber structures (Centre for Advanced Wood Processing and School of Architecture + Landscape Architecture, UBC).
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