Natural structures - the research of Frei Otto in natural sciences. Issue 1 (March 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Burkhardt, Berthold
• Other Names: Aldinger Irmgard Lochner guest-editor.
• Is Part Of: International journal of space structures. Volume 31:Issue 1(2016)
• Page Start: 9
• Page End: 15
• Publication Date: 2016-03
• Subjects: architecture -- membranes -- pneumatic structures -- formfinding -- nature -- natural sciences; Space frame structures -- Periodicals; Space (Architecture) -- Periodicals; Space (Architecture); Space frame structures; Periodicals; 624.177
• DOI: 10.1177/0266351116642060
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0956-0599

Abstract

Frei Otto (1925 – 2014) is one of the most decorated architects in the 2nd half of the 20th century in the world. He built lightweight structures as the German Pavilion in Montreal 1967, the roofs for the Olympic games in Munich 1972 and numerous tents and shell structures. In his pioneering research he described the growth and form of natural structures in living and non living nature. This contribution highlights Frei Otto's approach and works.