Multi-objective optimization – a living panel grown from bio-waste, offering thermal and acoustic comfort. designed as a retrofit solution for the existing low-energy-performance building stock, it’s paired with a digital tool and suggests the best optimized panel for acoustics and thermal resistance, bringing sustainable design to your fingertips.
This study introduces a form-finding method for acoustic panels made from mycelium, Previous research has shown that complex wall geometries significantly improve speech clarity by effectively diffusing sound. Mycelium is selected for its sustainable nature, excellent sound absorption and inherent thermal resistance, making it a multifunctional material for interior applications. Its ability to be molded into intricate forms further supports its use in complex acoustic panel design. In this study, a form-finding approach is developed that integrates an evolutionary algorithm to minimize reverberation time within a given space.
Acoustic performance evaluations are conducted using the Pachyderm plugin (van der Harten, 2013), and the optimization process is managed with Wallacei in Rhino Grasshopper.
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