Bio-hybrid knit for marine life restoration
Name
Kawtar Al Akel
Education degree
Master
Subject area
Architecture
Study programme
Computation in Architecture
Institute
Architecture and Technology
Year
2021
The project investigates the use of digital tools and engineered textiles for marine life restoration with a novel, customizable and cost-effective implementation strategy. Using fabric formwork for mineral accretion and micro-fragmentation, self-growing entities revive polluted urban areas where several species have been lost, engaging the inhabitants and shaping our environment for the better.
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Visualizations of mineral accretion and coral growth for marine life restoration in Copenhagen
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Mineral accretion: Biorock forming on a steel structure in the presence of a small electric current, experiment by the graduate.
Biorock forming on knitted formwork in the presence of a small electric current to form an artificial reef, experiment by the graduate.
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Bio-hybrid knit for marine life restoration
The Royal Danish Academy supports the Sustainable Development Goals
Since 2017 the Royal Danish Academy has worked with the Sustainable Development Goals. This is reflected in our research, our teaching and in our students’ projects. This project relates to the following UN goal(-s):
Good health and well-being (3)
Clean water and sanitation (6)
Industry, innovation and infrastructure (9)
Sustainable cities and communities (11)
Climate action (13)
Life below water (14)
Life on land (15)
CV
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Telefon
+4550195615
Email
Competitions, Publications & Awards
2020
2021
Dreyers Fond, Travel grant for a research internship at Morphing Matter Lab, Carnegie Mellon University under the supervision of Prof. Lining Yao
2020
2020
AA Architectural Association School of Architecture, Visiting school scholarship
Education & Relevant Courses
2019
2021
Master in Architecture, The Royal Danish Academy, Computation in Architecture
Investigating the use of digital tools in Architecture within design contexts for addressing architectural and sustainability issues. Adopting methods for testing and evaluation of material performance through conducting research and project-based experimentation.
2020
2020
Visiting school, AA Architectural Association, School of Architecture
Projects and discussions around the climate, ethics and health.
Critical inquiry, environmental science skills, modelling, simulation.
2020
2020
Summer school, Southern University of Denmark, SDU create
Experimental Architecture with Concrete 3D printing taught by Prof.Roberto Naboni.
2015
2018
Bachelor in Architecture, L’Ecole Nationale d’Architecture de Rabat
Studies in Architecture in its spatial, socioeconomic, cultural environmental, and professional contexts.
Extracurricular Experiences & Activities
2020
2020
Københavns Universitet, student researcher
Research under the supervision of Prof. Mette Sørensen at the Department of Plants and Environmental Sciences
2020
2020
Block Research Group (BRG), workshop participant
Workshop led by Dr. Philippe Block, Dr. Tom Van Mele, Dr.Juney Lee, organized by Digital Futures. Design proposal of a funicular vault in Sechseläutenplatz in Zurich using RhinoVault2.
2020
2020
Middle East Architecture Lab, workshop participant
Python+GH Class by Vincenzo Reale.
2020
2020
Symposium on Simulation for Architecture and Urban Design (SimAUD2020), workshop participant
Soft Architecture: Pneumatic Control Strategy
Design with air pressure - workshop by Zherui Wang and Ji Shi from Princeton University.
2019
2019
Kvadrat, workshop participant
Workshop at CITA studio to investigate how we can accurately translate free-form curves from 3D models to processes of profile bending with robots.
2019
2019
Zaha Hadid Code, workshop participant
Workshop at CITA studio seeking synergies between computational masonry and 3D printing with soft-rigid materials. Exploring geometries which are structurally aware and their associated design space in relation to their materiality and fabrication technology.
Professional Work Experience
2020
2021
KHR Architecture, Architect intern
Competition for the design of a school in Sisimut (winners) | Hotel and SPA in Gilleleje
Schematic design and design development, including sketching, modelling, architectural drawings, detailing, diagrams, illustrations, renderings.
2020
2020
CITA, The Royal Danish Academy, Student research assistant
Preparing research materials and conducting experiments for a research project under the supervision of Prof.Mette Ramsgaard Thomsen and Prof.Martin Tamke.
2020
2020
BIOSIS, Architect intern
Competition for the design of a school in Kullorsuaq
Design development including architectural drawings and detailing.
2016
2018
AUtetouan, Student assistant
On-site architectural surveys in a UNESCO built heritage: the Medina of Tetouan
Identification of the most endangered buildings with Juan Bernal Montoro
Developpment of projects proposals for the conservation and restoration of the buildings.
IT skills
Computational design
Design research
Robotic fabrication
Simulations
3D printing
3D scanning
Language skills
