Self-Organisation and the Structural Dynamics of Plants

Ernst Haeckel (1834 – 1919) - radiolarians, can form regular but also bizarre skeletons. structures are can be determined by methods of synergetics. These structures then eventually solidify by means of calcification

biomimetics abstractisation of principles from nature for use in engineering

evolution creates optimized, efficient structures

behavior complex and adaptive

Chris Bosse from PTW Architects created these biomorphic shapes using architecture software. The phenomenology and structure of micro-

organisms like coral polyps or radiolarians are the basis of the computer simulation of naturally evolving systems.

stochastic - is synonymous with "random." The word is of Greek origin and means "pertaining to chance" (Parzen 1962, p. 7). It is used to indicate that a particular subject is seen from point of view of randomness. Stochastic is often used as

counterpart of the word "deterministic," which means that random phenomena are not involved. Therefore, stochastic models are based on random trials, while deterministic models always produce the same output for a given starting condition

3d patterns - main principle of bio self-organization, simple components arrange themselves to form larger organizations, which themselves rearrange in larger structures.

stress organisms deal with it through the use of minimum of materials

dynamic force resistance to resonance through torsional stiffness, bending energy is transformed into twisting energy

structural dynamics natural systems are complex and adaptive, basic principles beeing redundancy and differentiation

mechanical joint in engineering must be rethought and if possible eliminated

anisotropy graduation of values between stiffness and elasticity is useful for resisting dynamic unpredictable loadings

conclusions