Usually architecture is designed for durability. I want to design architecture that isn't. Taking nature as inspiration I will design dwellings and shelters that completely decay.
1. Cardboard dome
The first prototype is a dome made from corrugated cardboard. The individual parts are being laser cut and can be easily assembled by putting the pieces into each other. The dome can be made in arbitrary sizes.
Corrugated cardboard is made of 80% recycled paper and biodegrades without residue. The finished dome can be covered with fabrics ore other natural materials like straw for enhanced weather resistance and insulation.
Meanwhile I developed a second prototype with the correct math. This prototype is the base for further experiments in shape and variation. I plan to construct a life sized dome during the semester for testing and to show its versatility. I plan to cooperate with the architecture department for the structural analysis.