Membranes for Structures - Fundamentals

Prof. Josep Ignasi de Llorens has a PhD in Architecture (1972) and teaches at the Barcelona School of Architecture. His research focuses mainly on experimental designs, particularly in the field of tensile structures and textile architecture. The results have been presented at international conferences and he has received global recognition for both his publications and exhibitions.

1. The development of membrane structures (2015-2022) 2. The development of design tools 2015-2022 PART I: Fundamentals 3. Shape making or form finding 4. Computer modelling 5. Numerical methods 6. Parametric design of tensile structures 7. Appropriate design PART II: Products and materials 8. ATLAS weaving technique 9. ETFE foil properties 10. Photovoltaic integration in membranes PART III: Design and installation 11. Acoustic performance of the Hasan Kalyoncu University Amphitheatre 12. Acoustic properties of transparent roofing systems 13. Light perception 14. Virtual wind tunnel for modeling inflatable structures 15. Textile halls 16. Monitoring membrane structures 17. Post-failure stability 18. Cutting patterning of biogas containers 19. Integrating LCA analysis into membrane design PART IV: Current research 2015-2022 20. Artificial ageing of ETFE and coating 21. Pneumatic beams 22. Textile and film-based modular façades 23. Integration of ETFE foil cushions into conventional glass façade systems 24. Energy harvesting 25. Thermal performance of pneumatic cushion