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The Block Research Group (BRG) at the Institute of Technology in Architecture at ETH Zürich is led by Prof. Dr. Philippe Block and Dr. Tom Van Mele. Research at the BRG focuses on several core areas, including analysis of masonry structures, graphical analysis and design methods, computational form finding and structural design, discrete element assemblies, and fabrication and construction technologies....
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31.07.2019
We are very proud that Dr. Mariana Popescu has been named to MIT Technology Review’s prestigious annual list of Innovators Under 35 as a Pioneer, recognised as exceptionally talented technologists whose work has great potential to transform the world.
05.07.2019
KnitCandela finalist for the Architizer A+ Awards 2019 nominated in the category "Architecture + Concrete". Please VOTE until July 5!
28.06.2019
Prof. Block and Dr. Tom Van Mele will teach an advanced COMPAS and flexible formwork workshop at DigitalFUTURES 2019, held from June 29 to July 6 at Tongji University in Shanghai, China.
26.06.2019
KnitCandela awarded materialPREIS 2019 in the special category “study & vision”.
21.06.2019
KnitCandela among the winners of the AZ Awards 2019 with an Award of Merit and the People's Choice Award in the category "Temporary and Experiential Installations".
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More PublicationsSelected Publications
Akbarzadeh M., Van Mele T. and Block P.
Computer-Aided Design
Van Mele T. and Block P.
Computer-Aided Design
Veenendaal D. and Block P.
Engineering Structures
Block P. and Lachauer L.
Mechanics Research Communications
Panozzo D., Block P. and Sorkine-Hornung O.
ACM Transactions on Graphics - SIGGRAPH 2013
Rippmann M. and Block P.
Proceedings of the ICE - Construction Materials
Veenendaal D. and Block P.
International Journal of Solids and Structures
Van Mele T., Lachauer L., Rippmann M. and Block P.
Journal of the International Association of Shell and Spatial Structures
Davis L., Rippmann M., Pawlofsky T. and Block P.
The Structural Engineer
Rippmann M., Lachauer L. and Block P.
International Journal of Space Structures
Van Mele T. and Block P.
Journal of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures
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