Blocks Fabrication For Microclimate Control

This project aims to investigate robotic sculpting techniques for producing blocks to control microclimate.

The urban heat island effect currently represents a common and growing environmental concern. Consequently, several studies have addressed the pressing challenge of how the urban microclimate can be improved. In this project, I developed a workflow to employ robotic sculpting tools to create additional surface area on clay. When long channels were carved into the clay, its surface area increased, which in turn enhanced its heat exchange effectiveness. Furthermore, using a robot allowed the design to move beyond the standard blocks during the fabrication process.