PULP: Research and Experimentation in Biodegradable Thin Shell Structures

This presentation documents in-progress design research in temporary, biodegradable structures. The experimental, thin-shell monocoque structures have been cast using a variety of cellulose-based materials, and represent a sampling of the outcome of a studio taught at three different architecture schools. The projects are unique in that they expose students to an entire lifecycle of a full-scale spatial project, from conception through fabrication and finally, decay and complete disintegration.

Keywords: Paper, Monocoque, Casting, Biodegradable, Temporary Structures