Evolutionary processes driving biological variation and diversity as models for exploratory digital design tools in architecture (B02)

• Subject Area: Evolution and Systematics of Plants and Fungi ; Architecture, Building and Construction History, Construction Research, Sustainable Building Technology
• Term: from 2014 to 2019
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 231064407

21 genomes of 8 moss species were sequenced, assembled, and annotated as a basis for the identification of genetic mechanisms driving morphological variation. For biomimetic transfer, the current state of evolutionary algorithms was mapped in comparison with recent findings of evolution theory. In the second funding phase, the biological findings of the first funding phase will be implemented in the evolutionary design method to find novel bioinspired solutions for application in architecture.

• DFG Programme: CRC/Transregios
• Subproject of: TRR 141: Biological Design and Integrative Structures. Analysis, Simulation and Implementation in Architecture
• Applicant Institution: Universität Stuttgart
• Project Heads: Professor Achim Menges; Professor Dr. Ralf Reski; Privatdozentin Dr. Anita Roth-Nebelsick, until 6/2018