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SUMMARY:Lightweight Structures: Integrating Engineering and Architecture -
  Dr Joshua Schultz\, Gonzaga University
DTSTART:20260213T150000Z
DTEND:20260213T160000Z
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CONTACT:Lowhikan
DESCRIPTION:Achieving efficiency through material minimization remains a c
 entral challenge for architects and engineers. Designing longer spans\, ta
 ller structures\, and larger enclosures\, all while limiting material use\
 , demands a disciplined approach to geometry\, stiffness\, and load transf
 er. As resource efficiency becomes increasingly critical\, the integrated 
 design of lightweight structure provides a robust framework for addressing
  this challenge.\n\nLightweight structures - such as cable nets\, grid she
 lls\, and membrane systems - enable expressive\, efficient\, and innovativ
 e designs. Their performance\, however\, depends on the precise resolution
  of geometry\, fabrication\, and construction. Because these systems achie
 ve stiffness and stability through geometric form and prestress\, even min
 or geometric deviations or unintended flexibility in supports can signific
 antly affect load distribution and service behavior. As a result\, designe
 rs need a wider sense of “design constraint” that includes form findin
 g\, load-path clarity\, fabrication tolerances\, and local and global stif
 fness. Successful design therefore requires early and continuous collabora
 tion among architectural\, structural\, construction and fabrication disci
 plines.\n\nThis lecture presents the principles of integrated design for l
 ightweight architecture\, demonstrating how coordinated workflows enhance 
 efficiency\, resolve conflicts\, and improve constructability. Case studie
 s\, including large-scale cable nets and grid shells to small-scale glass 
 structures\, illustrate how geometry informs both architectural expression
  and structural behavior.\n
LOCATION:CivEng Seminar Room (1-33) (Civil Engineering Building)
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