2024

Oval R., Mesnil R., Van Mele T., Baverel O. and Block P.Creasing the British Museum: Topology finding of crease patterns for shell structures,Journal of the IASS,2024 (March).
Popescu M., Bodea S., Christidi N., Scheder-Bieschin L., Van Mele T. and Block P.KnitNervi: Lightness and tailored materiality for flexible concrete construction,FABRICATE 2024,M. Ramsgaard Thomsen and P. Ayres (editors),Copenhagen,2024.accepted for publication.
Akbarzadeh M., Van Mele T., Lee J., Hablicsek M. and Block P.Rankine reciprocal diagrams in three dimensions,J.C. Maxwell and the Geometry of Structures,Baker, W. et al. (editors),Cambridge University Press,2024.in press.
Dell’Endice A., Bhooshan V., Lombois-Burger H., Megens J., Bodea S., Eiz H., Chen T., Regnault de la Mothe L., Nana S., Sanin S., Bürgin T., Bhooshan S., Van Mele T. and Block P.The Phoenix bridge: Improving circularity of 3D-concrete-printed unreinforced masonry structures,FABRICATE 2024,Copenhagen,2024.accepted for publication.
Bhooshan S., Dell'Endice A., Ranaudo F., Van Mele T. and Block P.Unreinforced concrete masonry for circular construction,Architectural Intelligence,3: 7,2024.

2023

Oval R., Mesnil R., Van Mele T., Block P. and Baverel O.A vector encoding for topology finding of structured quad-based patterns for surface structures,International Journal of Space Structures,2023.
Maia Avelino R., Van Mele T. and Block P.Advances in Thrust Network Analysis: Constrained equilibrium assessment of masonry vaulted structures,Edoardo Benvenuto Prize. Collection of papers,D. Aita, G. Benvenuto, M. Corradi and O. Pedemonte (editors),Fondazione Franzoni ETS,2023 (July).
Scheder-Bieschin L., Van Mele T. and Block P.Curved-Crease Flat-Foldable Bending-Active Plate Structures,Advances in Architectural Geometry 2023,K. Dörfler, J. Knippers, A. Menges, S. Parascho, H. Pottmann and T. Wortmann (editors),: 355-368,De Gruyter2023.
Ranaudo F.Funicular Floor Design,ETH Zurich2023.
Boller, G., Block, P., and Schwartz J.Heinz Isler’s Form-Finding Models for his “HIB” Shells: Between Experiment and Design,IWSS 2023: Shell and Spatial Structures. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering,Gabriele, S., Manuello Bertetto, A., Marmo, F., Micheletti, A. (editors),437: 483–491,Springer2023.
Wang J., Liu W., Kao, G. T.-M., Mitropoulou, I., Ranaudo F., Block P. and Dillenburger B.Multi-Robotic Assembly of Discrete Shell Structures,Advances in Architectural Geometry 2023,K. Dörfler, J. Knippers, A. Menges, S. Parascho, H. Pottmann and T. Wortmann (editors),De Gruyter2023.
Oktiovan, Y.P., Davis, L., Wilson, R., Dell'Endice, A., Mehrotra, A., Pulatsu, B., and Malomo D.Simplified Micro-Modeling of a Masonry Cross-Vault for Seismic Assessment Using the Distinct Element Method,International Journal of Architectural Heritage ,2023.
Dell'Endice A., Bouten S., Van Mele T., Block P. Structural design and engineering of Striatus, an unreinforced 3D-concrete-printed masonry arch bridge,Engineering Structures 292: 116534,2023 (October).
Maia Avelino R., Van Mele T. and Block P.Thrust Network Analysis for Masonry Assessment,Discrete Computational Mechanics of Masonry Structures. CISM International Centre for Mechanical Sciences ,K. Bagi and M. Angelillo (editors),Springer,Cham,2023.
Du C., Van Mele T. and Block P.Tile patterning on free-form surfaces that reduces tile cutting,Proceedings of the IASS 2023 Symposium,Melbourne,2023 (July).

2022

Kao G. T.-C., Iannuzzo A., Thomaszewski B., Coros S., Van Mele T. and Block P.Coupled Rigid-Block Analysis: Stability-Aware Design of Complex Discrete-Element Assemblies,Computer-Aided Design,146: 103216,2022 (May).
Kao G. T.-C., Ranaudo F., Iannuzzo A., Coros S., Van Mele T. and Block P.A computational design pipeline of 3D discrete-element assemblies in architecture,8th European Congress on Computational Methods in Applied Sciences and Engineering (ECCOMAS), Oslo, Norway,2022 (June).
Fugger, R., Maia Avelino, R., Iannuzzo, A., Block, P., and De Felice G.A new numerical limit analysis-based strategy to retrofit masonry curved structures with FRCM systems,8th European Congress on Computational Methods in Applied Sciences and Engineering ,2022.
López López D., Roca P., Liew A., Méndez Echenagucia T., Van Mele T. and Block P.A three-dimensional approach to the Extended Limit Analysis of Reinforced Masonry,Structures,35: 1062-1077,2022 (January).
Maia Avelino R., Iannuzzo A., Van Mele T. and Block P.An energy-based strategy to find admissible thrust networks compatible with foundation settlements in masonry structures,Mechanics Research Communications,(125): 103978,2022 (October).
Mehrotra A., Liew A., Block P. and DeJong M.J.An Integrated Modelling Approach for the Seismic Collapse Assessment of Masonry Towers,International Journal and Architectural Heritage,2022.
Bitting S., Derme T., Lee J., Van Mele T., Dillenburger B. and Block P.Challenges and opportunities in scaling up architectural applications of mycelium-based materials with digital fabrication,Biomimetics,7(2): 44,2022 (April).Special issue on “Fungal Architectures” .
Scheder-Bieschin L., Van Mele T. and Block P.Curved-crease folding of bending-active plates as formwork: a reusable system for shaping corrugated concrete shell structures,Proceedings of ACADIA 2022: Hybrids & Haecceities,2022.
Scheder-Bieschin L., Spiekermann K., Popescu M., Bodea S., Van Mele T. and Block P.Design-to-fabrication workflow for bending-active gridshells as stay-in-place falsework and reinforcement for ribbed concrete shell structures,Design Modelling Symposium Berlin 2022 - Conference Proceedings,Springer Fachmedien2022.
Mata-Falcón, J., Bischof, P., Huber, T., Anton, A., Burger, J., Ranaudo, F., Jipa, A., Gebhard, L., Reiter, L., Lloret-Fritschi, E., Van Mele, T., Block, P., Gramazio, F., Kohler, M., Dillenburger, B., Wangler, T., and Kaufmann W.Digitally fabricated ribbed concrete floor slabs: a sustainable solution for construction,RILEM Technical Letters,2022 (September).
Van Mele T., Lee J. and Block P.Lightweight cable-net and fabric formwork system for the HiLo unit at NEST,FABRIC[ated],Stonorov, T. (editors),Routledge,2022.
Ranaudo F., Van Mele T. and Block P.On the thrust line of piecewise-linear-elastic continuous funicular structures,Proceedings of the IASS/APCS 2022 Symposium,Beijing,2022.accepted for publication.
Bhooshan S., Bhooshan V., Megens J., Casucci T., Van Mele T. and Block P.Print-path design for inclined-plane robotic 3D printing of unreinforced concrete,Design Modelling Symposium Berlin 2022: Towards Radical Regeneration,Gengnagel, C., Baverel, O., Betti, G., Popescu, M., Thomsen, M.R., Wurm, J. (editors),2022.
Block P.Seven Questions / Philippe Block,Studio Jan De Vylder: Seven Questions,Studio Jan De Vylder (editors),Ruby Press,Berlin,2022.
Block P.Strength Through Geometry and Material Effectiveness,Building Better - Less - Different: Circular Construction and Circular Economy,Heiself, F. and Hebel, D. E. (editors),Birkhäuser Basel,2022.
Dell'Endice A., DeJong M.J., Van Mele T. and Block P.Structural Analysis of Unreinforced Masonry Spiral Staircases using Discrete Element Modelling,Structures,46: 214-232,2022 (December).
Bhooshan S., Bhooshan V., Dell'Endice A., Megens J., Chu J., Singer P., Van Mele T. and Block P.The Striatus bridge: Computational design and robotic fabrication of an unreinforced, 3D-concrete-printed, masonry bridge,Architecture, Structures and Construction,2: 521-543,2022.

2021

Van Mele T., Méndez Echenagucia T., Pigram D., Liew A. and Block P.Ultralight formwork system for thin, textile-reinforced concrete shells,Robust Resilient Resistant: Reinforced Concrete Structures,J. Schoof (editors),Edition DETAIL,Munich,2021 (May).
Bhooshan S., Van Mele T. and Block P.3D Concrete Printed Masonry,BE-AM: Built Environment Additive Manufacturing,Knaack, U., Tessmann, O., Rosendahl, P., Wibranek, B. and Borg Constanzi, C. (editors),Technische Universität Darmstadt,2021.
Iannuzzo A., Angelillo M., Block P. and Gesualdo A.A continuous energy-based numerical approach to predict fracture mechanisms in masonry structures: CDF method  ,Computers and Structures,257: 106645,2021 (December).
Ranaudo F., Van Mele T. and Block P.A low-carbon, funicular concrete floor system: design and engineering of the HiLo floor,Proceedings of IABSE Congress 2021,: 2016-2024 ,Ghent,2021.
López López D., Roca P., Liew A., Van Mele T. and Block P.A method for the structural analysis and design of arched reinforced masonry and/or concrete structures,Proceedings of the SAHC Symposium 2020/21,: 1736-1745,Barcelona,2021 (September).
Mehrotra A., Liew A., Block P. and DeJong M.J.An integrated modelling approach that combines elastic amplification and rocking analysis for seismic assessment of a masonry tower,Proceedings of the SAHC Symposium 2020/21,: 2846-2857,Barcelona,2021 (September).
Maia Avelino R., Lee J., Van Mele T. and Block P.An interactive implementation of algebraic graphic statics for geometry-based teaching and design of structures,Proceedings of the International fib Symposium on the Conceptual Design of Structures 2021,C. Fivet, P. D’Acunto, M. Fernández Ruiz, P. O. Ohlbrock. (editors),: 447-454,Attisholz Areal, Switzerland,2021 (September).
Maia Avelino R., Iannuzzo A., Van Mele T. and Block P.Assessing the safety of vaulted masonry structures using Thrust Network Analysis,Computers and Structures,257: 106647,2021.
Iannuzzo A., Dell'Endice A., Maia Avelino R., Kao G., Van Mele T. and Block P.COMPAS Masonry: A computational framework for practical assessment of unreinforced masonry structures,Proceedings of the SAHC Symposium 2020/21,: 1882-1892,Barcelona,2021 (September).
Bouten S., Popescu M., Ranaudo F., Van Mele T., Block P., Mengeot P. and Wyns K.Design of a funicular concrete bridge with knitted formwork,Proceedings of IABSE Congress 2021,Ghent,2021 (September).
Rombouts J., Lombaert G., De Laet L., Liew A., Block P. and Schevenels M.Designing bending-active gridshells as falsework for concrete shells through numerical optimization  ,Engineering Structures,240: 112352,2021 (August).
Block P.Digital Master Builders: Disruptive Construction Technologies,Proceedings of the International Conference on the 4th Game Set and Match (GSM4Q-2019),: 208-214,Doha,2021.
Lee J., Enrique L., Van Mele T. and Block P.Geometry-based Teaching of Structures Through Computational Graphic Statics,IASS2020/21-SURREY7 (Annual Symposium of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures (IASS2020) and the 7th Surrey International Conference on Spatial Structures),Surrey,2021.
Dell'Endice A., Iannuzzo A., Van Mele T. and Block P.Influence of settlements and geometrical imperfections on the internal stress state of masonry structures,Proceedings of the SAHC Symposium 2020/21,: 2019-2030,Barcelona,2021 (September).
Göswein V., Silvestre J.D., Lamb S., Gonçalves A.B., Pittau F., Freire F., Oosthuizen D., Lord A. and Habert G.Invasive alien plants as an alternative resource for concrete production – multi-scale optimization including carbon compensation, cleared land and saved water runoff in South Africa,Resources, Conservation and Recycling,167: 105361,2021.
Dell'Endice A., Iannuzzo A., DeJong M.J., Van Mele T. and Block P.Modelling imperfections in unreinforced masonry structures: Discrete Element simulations and scale model experiments of a pavilion vault.,Engineering Structures,228: 111499,2021 (February).
Maia Avelino R., Iannuzzo A., Van Mele T. and Block P.New strategies to assess the safety of unreinforced masonry structures using Thrust Network Analysis,Proceedings of the SAHC Symposium 2020/21,: 2124-2135,Barcelona,2021 (September).
Heisel F., Hebel D. E. and Block P.No-waste-vault,Urban Mining und kreislaufgerechtes Bauen: Die Stadt als Rohrstofflager,Heiself, F. and Hebel, D. E. (editors),Fraunhofer IRB Verlag,Stuttgart,2021.
Iannuzzo A., Dell'Endice A., Van Mele T. and Block P.Numerical limit analysis-based modelling of masonry structures subjected to large displacements,Computers & Structures,242: 106372,2021 (January).
Maia Avelino R., Iannuzzo A., Van Mele T. and Block P.Parametric stability analysis of groin vaults,Applied Sciences,11(8): 3560,2021 (April).Special Issue 'Theory and Modelling of Historic Masonry Architecture', Eds. C. Cennamo and C. Cusano.
Block P.Position: Philippe Block on Innovative Structures / Position: Philippe Block über Innovative Tragwerk,Architecture, Research, Building: ICD/ITKE 2010-2020 / Architektur, Forschung, Bauen: ICD/ITKE 2010-2020,Menges, A. and Knippers, J. (editors),Birkhäuser,2021.
Iannuzzo A., Van Mele T. and Block P.Stability and load-bearing capacity assessment of a deformed multi-span masonry bridge using the PRD method,International Journal of Masonry Research and Innovation - JMRI,6(4): 422-445,2021.
Popescu M., Rippmann M., Liew A., Reiter L., Flatt R.J., Van Mele T. and Block P.Structural design, digital fabrication and construction of the cable-net and knitted formwork of the KnitCandela concrete shell,Structures,31: 1287-1299,2021 (June).
Oval R., Mesnil R., Van Mele T., Block P. and Baverel O.Two-colour topology finding of quad-mesh patterns,Computer-Aided Design,137: 103030,2021.
Kao G. T. C., Iannuzzo A., Coros S., Van Mele T. and Block P.Understanding rigid-block equilibrium method by way of mathematical programming,Proceedings of the ICE - Engineering and Computational Mechanics,174(4): 178-192,2021 (September).

2020

Wang X., Tam K.M.M., Beaudouin-Mackay A., Hoyle B., Mason M., Guo Z., Gao W., Li C., Zhu W., Karsan Z., Kao G.T.C., Zhang L., Chai H., Yuan P.F. and Block P.3D-Printed Bending-Active Formwork for Shell Structures,Architectural Intelligence: Selected Papers from the 1st International Conference on Computational Design and Robotic Fabrication (CDRF 2019),Yuan, P.F., Xie, Y.M.M., Leach, N., Yao, J. and Wang, X. (editors),Springer Singapore,2020.
Wu H., Liew A., Van Mele T. and Block P.Analysis and optimisation of a rib-stiffened vaulted floor for dynamic performance,Engineering Structures,213: 110577,2020.
Block P., Calvo Barentin C., Ranaudo F. and Paulson N.Imposing Challenges, Disruptive Changes: Rethinking the Floor Slab,The Materials Book: Inspired by the 6th LafargeHolcim Foundation Forum ,Ruby, I. and Ruby A. (editors),Ruby Press,Berlin,2020.
Popescu M., Rippmann M., Van Mele T. and Block P.KnitCandela - Challenging the construction, logistics, waste and economy of concrete-shell formworks,FABRICATE 2020,Burry, J., Sabin, J., Sheil, B. and Skavara, M. (editors),: 194-201,UCLLondon,2020 (April).
Popescu M., Rippmann M., Van Mele T. and Block P.KnitCrete: Building in Concrete with a Stay-in-Place Knitted Fabric Formwork,The Materials Book: Inspired by the 6th LafargeHolcim Foundation Forum ,Ruby, I. and Ruby A. (editors),Ruby Press,Berlin,2020.
Bhooshan S., Van Mele T. and Block P.Morph & Slerp: Shape design for 3D printing of concrete,ACM Symposium on Computational Fabrication (SCF) 2020,Cambridge,2020.
Lee M., Mata-Falcón J., Popescu M., Block P. and Kaufmann W.Potential approaches for reinforcing complex concrete structures with integrated flexible formwork,Digital Concrete 2020 - Second RILEM International Conference on Concrete and Digital Fabrication,F.P. Bos, S.S. Lucas, R.J.M. Wolfs and T.A.M. Salet (editors),Springer International Publishing2020.
Block P., Van Mele T., Rippmann M., Ranaudo F., Calvo Barentin C. and Paulson N.Redefining Structural Art: Strategies, necessities and opportunities,The Structural Engineer,98(1): 66-72,2020 (January).
Popescu M., Van Mele T. and Block P.Reflections/ Making Architecture - Concrete structures,Domus,1044,2020 (March).
Calvo Barentin C., Zornatzis I., Landrou G., Demoulin T., Habert G. and Block P.When low strength materials meet funicular structures: a sustainable clay floor structure solution for emerging contexts,IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science,588,2020 (November).

2019

Jipa A., Calvo Barentin C., Lydon G., Rippmann M., Chousou G., Lomaglio M., Schlüter A., Block P. and Dillenburger B.3D-Printed Formwork for Integrated Funicular Concrete Slabs,Proceedings of the IASS Symposium 2019,Barcelona,2019.
Popescu M., Rippmann M., Liew A., Van Mele T. and Block P.Concrete shell built using a cable-net and knitted formwork,DETAIL structure,1: 10-11,2019.
Block P. and Paulson N.E4: Efficiency, Economy, Elegance, and Ecology,Design - Tales of Science and Innovation,G. Folkers and M. Schmid (editors),Chronos Verlag, Collegium Helveticum and ETH Zurich,Zürich,2019.
Oval R., Rippmann M., Mesnil R., Van Mele T., Baverel O. and Block P.Feature-based Topology Finding of Patterns for Shell Structures,Automation in Construction,103: 185-201,2019.
Wang X., Kam K.-M. M., Földesi D., Lee H, Seo J., Vasileiou A., Luo Y., So C., Zhang X., Karsan Z., Kao G., Zhang L., Chai H., Yuan P. F. and Block P.High-performance corrugated concrete shell construction on bending-actuated robotically 3D-printed formwork,Proceedings of the IASS Symposium 2019,Barcelona,2019.
Liew A., Maia Avelino R., Moosavi V., Van Mele T. and Block P.Optimising the load path of compression-only thrust networks through independent sets,Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization,60: 231-244,2019.
Rombouts J., Lombaert G., De Laet L., Liew A., Block P. and Schevenels M.Optimization of gridshells as formwork systems for concrete shells,World Congress of Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization,Beijing,2019.
Yuan, P.F. and Block, P. (editors)Robotic Force Printing: A joint workshop of MIT/ETH/TONGJI,Tongji University Press,Shanghai,2019.
Oval R., Mesnil R., Van Mele T., Block P. and Baverel O.Rule-based topology finding of patterns towards multi-objective structural design,Proceedings of the IASS Symposium 2019,Barcelona,2019.
López López D., Van Mele T. and Block P.The combination of tile vaults with reinforcement and concrete,International Journal of Architectural Heritage,13(6): 782-798,2019.
Wang X., Tam K.-M. M., Beaudouin-MacKay A., Hoyle B., Mason M., Guo Z., Gao W., Li C., Zhu W., Karsan Z., Kao G., Zhang L., Chai H., Yuan P. F. and Block P.Tile-vault construction on bending-actuated robotically 3D-printed formwork,Proceedings of the IASS Symposium 2019,Barcelona,2019.
Oval R.Topology Finding of Patterns for Structural Design,Ecole des Ponts - ParisTechParis,2019 (December).

2018

Block P., Van Mele T., Liew A., DeJong M., Escobedo D. and Ochsendorf J.Structural design, fabrication and construction of the Armadillo Vault,The Structural Engineer,96(5): 10-20,2018 (May).
Van Mele T., Méndez Echenagucia T., Pigram D., Liew A. and Block P.A prototype of a thin, textile-reinforced concrete shell built using a novel, ultra-lightweight, flexible formwork system,DETAIL structure,1: 50 - 53,2018 (March).
Liew A., Stürz Y. R., Guillaume S., Van Mele T., Smith R. S. and Block P.Active control of a rod-net formwork system prototype,Automation in Construction,96: 128-140,2018.
Roozen N.B., Leclère Q., Urbán D., Méndez Echenagucia T., Block P., Rychtáriková M. and Glorieux C.Assessment of the airborne sound insulation from mobility vibration measurements; a hybrid experimental numerical approach,Journal of Sound and Vibration,432: 680-698,2018.
Popescu M., Reiter L., Liew A., Van Mele T., Flatt R.J. and Block P.Building in concrete with a knitted stay-in-place formwork: Prototype of a concrete shell bridge,Structures,14: 322-332,2018 (June).
Lee J.Computational Design Framework for 3D Graphic Statics,ETH Zurich, Department of ArchitectureZurich,2018.
Rippmann M. and Block P.Computational Tessellation of Freeform, Cut-Stone Vaults,Nexus Network Journal,20(3): 545–566,2018 (December).Special issue G. Fallacara and M. Barberio (Eds.) - Stereotomy 2.0 | Informing the future of Digital Stereotomy.
De Temmerman N., Malecek R., Tachi T., Gengnagel C., Lienhard J., Block P., Fivet C. and Chilton J.Current focus and future challenges of the Structural Morphology Group,Proceedings of the 2018 IASS Symposium,Boston,2018.
Enrique L., Tanadini D., Block P. and Schwartz J.Design-oriented approach to teach structures in architecture based on graphic statics,Proceedings of the 2018 IASS Symposium,Boston,2018 (July).
Heisel F., Lee J., Schlesier K., Rippmann M., Saeidi N., Javadian A., Nugroho A., Van Mele T., Block P. and Hebel D.E.Design, Cultivation and Application of Load-Bearing Mycelium Components,International Journal of Sustainable Energy Development,6(1): 296-303,2018.
Rippmann M., Liew A., Van Mele T. and Block P.Design, fabrication and testing of discrete 3D sand-printed floor prototypes,Material Today Communications,15: 254-259,2018.
Lee J., Van Mele T. and Block P.Disjointed Force Polyhedra,Computer-Aided Design,99: 11-28,2018 (June).
Bhooshan S., Van Mele T. and Block P.Equilibrium-aware shape design for concrete printing,Humanizing Digital Reality - Proceedings of the Design Modelling Symposium 2017,K. De Rycke et al. (editors),: 493-508,SpringerParis,2018 (September).
Méndez Echenagucia T., Pigram D., Liew A., Van Mele T. and Block P.Full-scale prototype of a cable-net and fabric formed concrete thin-shell roof ,Proceedings of the IASS Symposium 2018,Boston,2018 (July).
Bhooshan S., Ladinig J., Van Mele T. and Block P.Function representation for robotic 3D printed concrete,ROBARCH 2018 - Robotic Fabrication in Architecture, Art and Design 2018,: 98-109,SpringerZurich,2018 (September).
Liew A., Pagonakis D., Van Mele T. and Block P.Load-path optimisation of funicular networks,Meccanica,53(1): 279-294,2018.
Bhooshan V., Reeves D., Bhooshan S. and Block P.MayaVault - A Mesh Modelling Environment For Discrete Funicular Structures,Nexus Network Journal,20(3): 567–582,2018 (December).
Block P. and Paulson N.New Opportunities Through Informed Structural Design,Addis Ababa: A manifesto on African progress,D. Hebel, F. Heisel, M. Wisniewska and S. Nash (editors),Ruby Press,Berlin,2018.
Willmann, J., Block, P., Hutter, M., Byrne, K. and Schork, T. (editors)Robotic Fabrication in Architecture, Art and Design 2018,Springer Applied Sciences,2018.
Calvo Barentin C., Van Mele T. and Block P.Robotically controlled scale-model testing of masonry vault collapse,Meccanica,53(7): 1917-1929,2018.
Oval R., Rippmann M., Mesnil R., Van Mele T., Baverel O. and Block P.Topology Finding of Structural Patterns,Proceedings of Advances in Architectural Geometry (AAG) 2018,L. Hesselgren et al. (editors),: 342-363,Chalmers University of Technology, Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering / Klein Publishing GmbHGothenburg / Vienna,2018.

2017

Rossi M., Calvo Barentin C., Van Mele T. and Block P.Experimental study on the behaviour of masonry pavilion vaults on spreading supports,Structures,11: 110 - 120,2017 (May).
Lee J., Van Mele T. and Block P.Area-controlled construction of global force polyhedra,Proceedings of the IASS Symposium 2017,Hamburg,2017 (September).
Popescu M., Rippmann M., Van Mele T. and Block P.Automated generation of knit patterns for non-developable surfaces,Humanizing Digital Reality - Proceedings of the Design Modelling Symposium 2017,K. De Rycke et al. (editors),: 271-284,SpringerParis,2017 (September).
Block P., Van Mele T., Rippmann M. and Paulson N.Beyond Bending - Reimagining Compression Shells,Edition DETAIL,Munich,2017 (October).
Hebel D., Block P., Heisel F. and Méndez Echenagucia T.Beyond Mining - Urban Growth: The architectural innovation of cultivated resources through appropriate engineering,Imminent Commons: The Expanded City,Alejandro Zaera-Polo, Jeffrey S. Anderson (editors),Actar Publishers,2017.Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism 2017 - Exhibition Catalogue.
Rossi M., Calvo Barentin C., Van Mele T. and Block P.Collapse analysis of unreinforced masonry vaults using 3D-printed scale-model testing,Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on progresses made in Experimental Structural Engineering (7AESE),Alberto Pavese, Marco Furinghetti, Davide Bolognini (editors),: 355-373,EUCENTRE PoundationPavia, Italy,2017 (September).
Van Mele T., Liew A., Méndez Echenagucia T., Rippmann M. and othersCOMPAS: A framework for computational research in architecture and structures,2017.
Block P., Rippmann M. and Van Mele T.Compressive assemblies: Bottom-up performance for a new form of construction,AD Architectural Design,87(4): 104-109,2017 (July/August).Special issue S. Tibbits (Ed.) - Autonomous Assembly: Designing for a new era of collective construction.
Veenendaal D.Design and form finding of flexibly formed shell structures,ETH Zurich, Department of ArchitectureZurich,2017 (March).
Heisel F., Schlesier K., Lee J., Rippmann M., Saeidi N., Javadian A., Hebel D.E. and Block P.Design of a load-bearing mycelium structure through informed structural engineering,Proceeding of the World Congress on Sustainable Technologies (WCST),2017 (December).
Liew A., López López D., Van Mele T. and Block P.Design, fabrication and testing of a prototype, thin-vaulted, unreinforced concrete floor,Engineering Structures,137: 323-335,2017.
Adriaenssens S. and Block P.Editorial: New directions for shell structures,Journal of the International Association of Shell and Spatial Structures,58(1): 5,2017 (March).
Block P., Van Mele T. and Rippmann M.Exploring Form and Forces: Graphic Statics in the Digital Age,Architectural Journal China,590: 14-19,2017 (November).Special issue 'Towards an Integration of Architecture and Structure Performance Design' (Ed. Philip F. Yuan) - Translated by Wang Xiang.
Rippmann M. and Block P.Funicular Shell Design Exploration,Computational Design,N. Leach and P. F. Yuan (editors),Tongji University Press,Shanghai,2017 (January).
Block P.In the Footsteps of the Great ETH Engineers,Der entwerfende Ingenieur - Zum 60. Geburtstag von Joseph Schwartz,M. Rinke (editors),Jovis Verlag,Berlin,2017 (November).
Block P.Kann Schwäche eine Stärke sein?,Baumeister - Das Architektur-Magazin,4: 78-83,2017 (April).Edited by S. Schneider - Translated by M. Wachholz.
Liew A., Gardner L. and Block P.Moment-curvature-thrust relationships for beam-columns,Structures,11: 146-154,2017.
Block P., Schlueter A., Veenendaal D., Bakker J., Begle M., Hischier I., Hofer J., Jayathissa P., Maxwell I., Mendez Echenagucia T., Nagy Z., Pigram D., Svetozarevic, B,, Torsing R., Verbeek J., Willmann A. and Lydon G.P.NEST HiLo: Investigating lightweight construction and adaptive energy systems,Journal of Building Engineering,12: 332-341,2017.
Oval R., Rippmann M., Van Mele T., Baverel O. and Block P.Patterns for Masonry Vault Design,Proceedings of the IASS Symposium 2017,Hamburg,2017 (September).
Rippmann M., Liew A. and Block P.Structural 3D-printed floor,Digital Fabrication,P. F. Yuan, A. Menges and N. Leach (editors),Tongji University Press,Shanghai,2017 (October).to appear.
Veenendaal D., Bakker J. and Block P.Structural design of the flexibly formed, mesh-reinforced concrete sandwich shell roof of NEST Hilo,Journal of the International Association of Shell and Spatial Structures,58(1): 23-38,2017 (March).
Block P., Van Mele T. and Rippmann M.The Armadillo Vault,Digital Fabrication,P. F. Yuan, A. Menges and N. Leach (editors),Tongji University Press,Shanghai,2017.
Block P., Rippmann M., Van Mele T. and Escobedo D.The Armadillo Vault: Balancing computation and traditional craft,FABRICATE 2017,A. Menges, B. Sheil, R. Glynn and M. Skavara (editors),: 286-293,UCL PressLondon,2017 (April).

2016

Veenendaal D.A History of Fabric Formwork,The Fabric Formwork Book - Methods for Building New Architectural and Structural Forms in Concrete,West, M. (editors),Routledge,London,2016.
Block P., Van Mele T., Rippmann M., DeJong M., Ochsendorf J., Escobedo M. and Escobedo D.Armadillo Vault - An extreme discrete stone shell,DETAIL,10: 940-942,2016 (October).Issue on 'Roof structures'.
Popescu M., Rippmann M., Van Mele T. and Block P.Complex concrete casting: knitting stay-in-place fabric formwork,Proceedings of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures (IASS) Symposium 2016,Tokyo, Japan,2016.
Calvo Barentin C., Rippmann M., Van Mele T. and Block P.Computer-controlled fabrication of a freeform stone vault,Proceedings of the IASS Symposium 2016,K. Kawaguchi, M. Ohsaki, T. Takeuchi (editors),Tokyo, Japan,2016 (September).
Frick U., Van Mele T. and Block P.Data management and modelling of complex interfaces in imperfect discrete-element assemblies,Proceedings of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures (IASS) Symposium 2016,Tokyo, Japan,2016 (September).
López López D., Van Mele T. and Block P.Dieste, González Zuleta and Sánchez del Río: Three approaches to reinforced-brick shell structures,Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Structural Analysis of Historical Constructions,K. Van Balen and E. Verstrynge (editors),: 571-578,CRC PressLeuven, Belgium,2016 (September).
Block P., Fivet C. and Van Mele T.Editorial: Reciprocal diagrams - Innovative applications of past theories,International Journal of Space Structures,31(2): 84,2016 (June).
Hawkins W.J., Herrmann H., Ibell T.J., Kromoser B., Michaelski A., Orr J.J., Pedreschi R., Pronk A., Schipper R., Shepherd P., Veenendaal D., Wansdronk R. and West M.Flexible formwork technologies: A state of the art review,Structural Concrete,17(6),2016 (December).
Van Mele T., Mehrotra A., Mendez Echenagucia T., Frick U., Augustynowicz E., Ochsendorf J., DeJong M. and Block P.Form finding and structural analysis of a freeform stone vault,Proceedings of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures (IASS) Symposium 2016,K. Kawaguchi, M. Ohsaki, T. Takeuchi (editors),Tokyo, Japan,2016 (September).
Lee J., Van Mele T. and Block P.Form-finding explorations through geometric manipulations of force polyhedrons,Proceedings of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures (IASS) Symposium 2016,Tokyo, Japan,2016 (September).
Rippmann M.Funicular Shell Design: Geometric Approaches to Form Finding and Fabrication of Discrete Funicular Structures,ETH Zurich, Department of ArchitectureZurich,2016 (February).
Block P., Van Mele T. and Rippmann M.Geometry of Forces: Exploring the solution space of structural design,GAM,12: 28-37,2016 (April).Special issue S. Peters and A. Trummer (Eds.) - 'Structural Affairs'.
Méndez Echenagucia T., Roozen B. and Block P.Minimization of sound radiation in doubly curved shell structures by means of stiffness,Proceedings of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures (IASS) Symposium 2016,Tokyo, Japan,2016 (September).
Wachter M., Liew A., Van Mele T. and Block P.Non-prismatic bending/torsion beam elements for form finding by dynamic relaxation,Proceedings of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures (IASS) Symposium 2016,Tokyo, Japan,2016 (September).
Block P.Parametricism's structural congeniality,AD Architectural Design,86(2): 68-75,2016 (March/April).Special issue P. Schumacher (Ed.) - Parametricism 2.0: Rethinking Architecture’s Agenda for the 21st Century.
Bayl Smith M., Block P. and Pigram D.Pass me the mixing bucket: The Ribbed Catalan studio as a design/research case study,Brookes eJournal of Learning and Teaching,8(1),2016 (April).
Rippmann M., Van Mele T., Popescu M., Augustynowicz E., Méndez Echenagucia T., Calvo Barentin C., Frick U. and Block P.The Armadillo Vault: Computational design and digital fabrication of a freeform stone shell,Advances in Architectural Geometry 2016,: 344-363,2016 (September).
Borne E. and Heathcote E. et al.The Droneport Project,L'Architecture d'Aujourd'hui Perspectives2016 (November).Special issue .
Akbarzadeh M., Van Mele T. and Block P.Three-dimensional Graphic Statics: Initial explorations with polyhedral form and force diagrams,International Journal of Space Structures,31(2): 217-226,2016 (June).
Akbarzadeh M.Three-dimensional Graphical Statics using Polyhedral Reciprocal Diagrams,ETH Zurich, Department of ArchitectureZurich,2016 (October).
López López D., Van Mele T. and Block P.Tile vaulting in the 21st century,Informes de la Construcción,68(544): 33-41,2016 (October-December).Special issue “Nuevos avances de la cerámica en la construcción”.
Liew A., Van Mele T. and Block P.Vectorised graphics processing unit accelerated dynamic relaxation for bar and beam elements,Structures - Research Journal of The Institution of Structural Engineers,8: 111--120,2016.

2015

Akbarzadeh M., Van Mele T. and Block P.3D Graphic Statics: Geometric Construction of Global Equilibrium,Proceedings of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures (IASS) Symposium,Amsterdam,2015 (August).
Méndez Echenagucia T. and Block P.Acoustic optimization of funicular shells,Proceedings of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures (IASS) Symposium 2015,Amsterdam,2015 (August).
Block, P., Knippers, J., Mitra, N. and Wang, W. (editors)Advances in Architectural Geometry 2014,Springer,Heidelberg,2015.
Frick U., Van Mele T. and Block P.Decomposing three-dimensional shapes into self-supporting discrete element assemblies,Proceedings of the Design Modelling Symposium 2015,Ramsgaard Thomsen, M., Tamke, M., Gengnagel, C., Faircloth, B. and Scheurer, F. (editors),: 187-201,Springer International PublishingCopenhagen,2015.
Veenendaal D. and Block P.Design process of prestressed membrane formworks for thin-shell structures,Proceedings of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures (IASS) Symposium,Amsterdam,2015 (August).
Miki M., Igarashi T. and Block P.Direct application of Airy stress functions to NURBS patches for computing compression shells,Proceedings of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures (IASS) Symposium 2015,Amsterdam,2015 (August).
Bhooshan S., Van Mele T. and Block P.Discrete funicular structures with curve-crease-folded moulds,Proceedings of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures (IASS) Symposium 2015,Amsterdam,2015 (August).
Davis L. and Block P.Earthen masonry vaulting - Mexican and Catalan techniques,SUDU: Research and Manual,Hebel, D. E., Moges, M. and Gray, Z. (editors),Ruby Press,Berlin,2015.
Block P., Kilian A. and Pottmann H.Editorial: Steering of Form - Multi-criteria design models for architectural geometry,Computer-Aided Design,61: 1,2015 (April).
Block P., Gengnagel C., Peters S., Aubert M. and Pirker E.FAUSTFORMEL Tragwerksentwurf,DVA,Munich,2015.2. überarbeitete und erweiterte Auflage.
Enrique L., Block P. and Schwartz J.Form-finding method for prestress-dominant surface structures using graphic statics,Proceedings of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures (IASS) Symposium 2015,Amsterdam,2015 (August).
Kurilla L and Block P.Interactive FE-based form exploration and evaluation for architects,Proceedings of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures (IASS) Symposium 2015,Amsterdam,2015 (August).
Akbarzadeh M., Van Mele T. and Block P.On the Equilibrium of Funicular Polyhedral Frames and Convex Polyhedral Force Diagrams,Computer-Aided Design,63: 118-128,2015.
Miki M., Igarashi T. and Block P.Parametric self-supporting surfaces via direct computation of airy stress functions,ACM Transactions on Graphics - SIGGRAPH 2015,34(4): 89:1-11,2015.
Akbarzadeh M., Van Mele T. and Block P.Spatial compression-only form finding through subdivision of external force polyhedron,Proceedings of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures (IASS) Symposium,Amsterdam,2015 (August).
Veenendaal D., Bakker J. and Block P.Structural design of the cable-net and fabric formed, ferrocement sandwich shell roof of NEST HiLo,Proceedings of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures (IASS) Symposium,Amsterdam,2015 (August).
Block P., Rippmann M. and Van Mele T.Structural Stone Surfaces: New compression shells inspired by the past,AD Architectural Design,85(5): 74 - 79,2015 (September/October).Special issue A. Menges (Ed.) - Material Synthesis: Fusing the Physical and the Computational.

2014

Van Mele T. and Block P.Algebraic Graph Statics,Computer-Aided Design,53: 104-116,2014.
Deuss M., Panozzo D., Whiting E., Liu Y., Block P., Hornung-Sorkine O. and Pauly M.Assembling Self-Supporting Structures,ACM Transactions on Graphics - SIGGRAPH Asia 2014,33(6): 214:1-214:10,2014.
Van Mele T., Panozzo D., Sorkine-Hornung O. and Block P.Best-fit Thrust Network Analysis - Rationalization of freeform meshes,Shell Structures for Architecture: Form Finding and Optimization,Adriaenssens, S., Block, P., Veenendaal, D. and Williams, C. (editors),Routledge,London,2014.
Veenendaal D. and Block P.Comparison of form-finding methods,Shell Structures for Architecture: Form Finding and Optimization,Adriaenssens, S., Block, P., Veenendaal, D. and Williams, C. (editors),Routledge,London,2014.
Akbarzadeh M., Van Mele T. and Block P.Compression-only form finding through finite subdivision of the external force polygon,Proceedings of the IASS-SLTE 2014 Symposium,Brasilia, Brazil,2014.
Veenendaal D., Bezbradica M., Novak D. and Block P.Controlling the geometry and forces of hybrid cable-net and fabric formworks,Proceedings of the IASS-SLTE 2014 Symposium,Brasilia, Brazil,2014.
Ochsendorf J. and Block P.Exploring shell forms,Shell Structures for Architecture: Form Finding and Optimization,Adriaenssens, S., Block, P., Veenendaal, D. and Williams, C. (editors),Routledge,London,2014.
Lachauer L. and Block P.Interactive Equilibrium Modelling,International Journal of Space Structures,29(1): 25-37,2014 (March).
Höweler E., Yoon J. M., Ochsendorf J., Block P. and DeJong M.Material Computation - The Collier Memorial design using analog and digital tools ,Paradigms in Computing - Making, Machines and Models for Design Agency in Architecture,Gerber, D. J. and Ibañez, M. (editors),eVolo Press,Los Angeles,2014.
Linkwitz K. and Veenendaal D.Nonlinear force density method - Constraints of force and geometry,Shell Structures for Architecture: Form Finding and Optimization,Adriaenssens, S., Block, P., Veenendaal, D. and Williams, C. (editors),Routledge,London,2014.
Block P. and Stirnemann M.Paper tile vault,Building from Waste - Recovered materials in architecture and construction,Hebel, D., Wisniewska, M. and Heisel, F. (editors),Birkhäuser,Basel,2014.
Bhooshan S., Veenendaal D. and Block P.Particle-spring systems - Design of a cantilevering concrete canopy,Shell Structures for Architecture: Form Finding and Optimization,Adriaenssens, S., Block, P., Veenendaal, D. and Williams, C. (editors),Routledge,London,2014.
López López D., Veenendaal D., Akbarzadeh M. and Block P.Prototype of an ultra-thin, concrete vaulted floor system,Proceedings of the IASS-SLTE 2014 Symposium,Brasilia, Brazil,2014.
Block P., Bayl-Smith M., Schork T., Bellamy J. and Pigram D.Ribbed tile vaulting - Innovation through two design-build workshops,FABRICATE 2014,Gramazio, F., Kohler, M. and Langenberg, S. (editors),: 22-29,Zurich,2014 (February).
Adriaenssens, S., Block, P., Veenendaal, D. and Williams, C. (editors)Shell Structures for Architecture: Form Finding and Optimization,Taylor & Francis - Routledge,London,2014 (April).
López López D., Domènech Rodríguez M., Brazo Ramí­rez J. and Block P.Thin-tile vault for the seventh World Urban Forum in Medellin ,Proceedings of the IASS-SLTE 2014 Symposium,Brasilia, Brazil,2014.
Block P. and Lachauer L.Three-dimensional Equilibrium Analysis of Gothic Masonry Vaults,International Journal of Architectural Heritage,8(3): 312--335,2014.
Block P. and Lachauer L.Three-dimensional Funicular Analysis of Masonry Vaults,Mechanics Research Communications,56: 53-60,2014.
Block P., Lachauer L. and Rippmann M.Thrust Network Analysis - Design of a cut-stone masonry vault,Shell Structures for Architecture: Form Finding and Optimization,Adriaenssens, S., Block, P., Veenendaal, D. and Williams, C. (editors),Routledge,London,2014.

2013

De Laet L., Veenendaal D., Van Mele T., Mollaert M. and Block P.Bending incorporated: designing tension structures by integrating bending-active elements,Proceedings of Tensinet Symposium 2013,Istanbul, Turkey,2013 (May).
Block P. and Rippmann M.The Catalan Vault – A historical structural principle with a bright future,DETAIL ,5: 528-536,2013 (May).Issue on 'Simple and Complex'.
Panozzo D., Block P. and Sorkine-Hornung O.Designing Unreinforced Masonry Models,ACM Transactions on Graphics - SIGGRAPH 2013,32(4): 91:1-91:12,2013 (July).
Akbarzadeh M., Van Mele T. and Block P.Equilibrium of spatial networks using 3D reciprocal diagrams,Proceedings of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures (IASS) Symposium 2013,Obrębski, J.B. and Tarczewski, R. (editors),Wroclaw, Poland,2013 (September).
Block P., Gengnagel C. and Peters S.FAUSTFORMEL Tragwerksentwurf,DVA,Munich,2013.
Rippmann M. and Block P.Funicular Funnel Shells,Proceedings of the Design Modeling Symposium Berlin 2013,Gengnagel, C., Kilian, A., Nembrini, J. and Scheurer, F. (editors),: 75-89,Berlin, Germany,2013 (October).
Rippmann M. and Block P.Funicular Shell Design Exploration,Proceedings of the 33rd Annual Conference of the ACADIA,Waterloo/Buffalo/Nottingham, Canada,2013 (September).
Van Mele T., Ernst C. and Block P.Grafische Statik zum Verständnis der Kräfte,TEC21: Pier Luigi Nervi2013 (September).
Rippmann M., Curry J., Escobedo D. and Block P.Optimising Stone-Cutting Strategies for Freeform Masonry Vaults,Proceedings of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures (IASS) Symposium 2013,Obrębski, J.B. and Tarczewski, R. (editors),Wroclaw, Poland,2013 (September).
Bayl-Smith M., Block P. and Pigram D.Pass me the mixing bucket: The Ribbed Catalan studio as a design/research case study,7th International Conference of the Association of Architecture Schools of Australasia,MADA, Melbourne,2013.
Rippmann M. and Block P.Rethinking Structural Masonry: Unreinforced, Stone-cut Shells,Proceedings of the ICE - Construction Materials,166(6): 378-389,2013.
Van Mele T., De Laet L., Veenendaal D., Mollaert M. and Block P.Shaping tension structures by actively bent linear elements,International Journal of Space Structures,28(3): 127-135,2013.

2012

Veenendaal D. and Block P.An overview and comparison of structural form finding methods for general networks,International Journal of Solids and Structures,49(26): 3741-3753,2012.
Lachauer L. and Block P.Compression Support Structures for Slabs,Proceedings of Advances in Architectural Geometry,Hesselgren, L., Sharma, S., Wallner, J., Baldassini, N., Bompas, P. and Raynaud, J. (editors),: 135-146,Springer ViennaParis, France,2012 (September).
Veenendaal D. and Block P.Computational form finding for fabric formworks: an overview and discussion,Proceedings of the 2nd international conference on flexible formwork,Ohr, J. et al. (editors),: 368-378,Bath, UK,2012 (June).
Davis L. and Block P.Earthen Masonry Vaulting: Technologies and Transfer,Building Ethiopia: Sustainability and Innovation in Architecture and Design,Cherenet, Z. and Sewnet, H. (editors),Shama Books,Addis Ababa,2012.
Van Mele T., Lachauer L., Rippmann M. and Block P.Geometry-based Understanding of Structures,Journal of the International Association of Shell and Spatial Structures,53(4): 285-295,2012.
Davis L., Rippmann M., Pawlofsky T. and Block P.Innovative Funicular Tile Vaulting: A prototype in Switzerland,The Structural Engineer,90(11): 46-56,2012 (November).
Torsing R., Bakker J., Jansma R. and Veenendaal D.Large-scale designs for mixed fabric and cable-net formed structures,Proceedings of the 2nd international conference on flexible formwork,Ohr, J. et al. (editors),Bath, UK,2012 (6).
Van Mele T., McInerney J., DeJong M. and Block P.Physical and Computational Discrete Modeling of Masonry Vault Collapse,Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Structural Analysis of Historical Constructions,Wroclaw, Poland,2012 (October).
Block P.Retrofitting and Redacting Masonry Engineering,Building Systems: Technology, Design & Society,Moe, K. and Smith, R. (editors),Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group,London,2012.
Rippmann M., Lachauer L. and Block P.RhinoVAULT - Interactive Vault Design,International Journal of Space Structures,27(4): 219-230,2012 (December).
Block P. and Lachauer L.Three-dimensional Equilibrium Analysis of Gothic Masonry Vaults,Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Structural Analysis of Historical Constructions,Wroclaw, Poland,2012 (10).

2011

Veenendaal D. and Block P.A Framework for Comparing Form Finding Methods,Proceedings of the IABSE-IASS Symposium 2011,London, UK,2011 (9).
Block P. and Lachauer L.Closest-Fit, Compression-Only Solutions for Free Form Shells,Proceedings of the IABSE-IASS Symposium 2011,London, UK,2011 (September).
Rippmann M. and Block P.Digital Stereotomy: Voussoir geometry for freeform masonry-like vaults informed by structural and fabrication constraints,Proceedings of the IABSE-IASS Symposium 2011,London, UK,2011 (9).
Davis L., Rippmann M., Pawlofsky T. and Block P.Efficient and Expressive Thin-tile Vaulting using Cardboard Formwork,Proceedings of the IABSE-IASS Symposium 2011,London, UK,2011 (September).
Van Mele T., Lachauer L., Rippmann M. and Block P.Geometry-based Understanding of Structures,Proceedings of Structural Geometry Group International Seminar 2011,Borgart, A., Coenders, J. and Maurin, B. (editors),London, UK,2011 (9).
Veenendaal D., West M. and Block P.History and overview of fabric formwork: using fabrics for concrete casting,Structural Concrete - Journal of the fib,12(3): 164-177,2011.
Rippmann M. and Block P.New Design and Fabrication Methods for Freeform Stone Vaults Based on Ruled Surfaces,Computational Design Modeling - Proceedings of Design Modeling Symposium Berlin 2011,Gengnagel, C., Kilian, A., Palz, N and Scheurer, F. (editors),: 181-189,Springer Berlin HeidelbergSpringer, Berlin,2011 (October).
Van Mele T. and Block P.Novel Form Finding Method for Fabric Formwork for Concrete Shells,Journal of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures,52(4): 217-224,2011 (December).
Davis L. and Block P.Scaffolding to Structure: Construction in Thin-Shell Masonry,2011.Report Seminar Week Fall 2010, BLOCK Research Group, ETH Zurich.

2010

Van Mele T. and Block P.A Novel Form Finding Method for Fabric Formwork for Concrete Shells,Proceedings of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures Symposium 2010,Shanghai, China,2010 (November).
Ramage M., Ochsendorf J., Rich P., Bellamy J. and Block P.Design and construction of the Mapungubwe National Park Interpretive Centre, South Africa,Journal of the African Technology Development Forum (ATDF),7(1): 14-23,2010 (October).
Block P.Editorial: Design revolution in architecture and its impact on development,Journal of the African Technology Development Forum (ATDF),7(1),2010.
Lachauer L., Rippmann M. and Block P.Form Finding to Fabrication: A digital design process for masonry vaults,Proceedings of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures Symposium 2010,Shanghai, China,2010 (11).
Block P., DeJong M., Davis L. and Ochsendorf J.Tile vaulted systems for low-cost construction in Africa,Journal of the African Technology Development Forum (ATDF),7(1): 4-13,2010 (October).
Block P., Lachauer L. and Rippmann M.Validating Thrust Network Analysis using 3D-printed, structural models,Proceedings of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures Symposium 2010,Shanghai, China,2010 (11).

2009

Block P.Thrust Network Analysis: Exploring Three-dimensional Equilibrium,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCambridge, MA, USA,2009 (May).PhD dissertation.
Ochsendorf J. and Block P.Designing unreinforced masonry,Form and Forces: Designing Efficient, Expressive Structures,Allen, E. and Zalewski, W. (editors),John Wiley & Sons,New York,2009.
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