Modular Morphogenesis

Mat Raschid, Mohammad Yazah and Wan Mohamed, Wan Srihani and Lee, Ping Fuan (2011) Modular Morphogenesis. Sustainable Tropical Environmental Design Exhibition 2011, 3. pp. 42-43. ISSN ISSN : 2180-0685

Abstract

The architectural simulation or morphogenesis process of integrative cell is fast becoming a new trend in architecture despite the widespread critics that consider the approach as bearing too much emphasis on the form and diminishing the functional aspects of a built environment. The main idea behind the process is to produce modular self- supporting and flexible structure in creating sustainable building enclosure. Here, Lee Ping Fuan manipulated the stem cell of human DNA to develop a modular cell that multiplies in controlled fashion, accommodating different functions and creates efficient environmental material and structural building envelope. The design approach opens up a new perspective in revolutionizing the modular fabricated material building technology that is flexible and requires less maintenance.

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