Benjamin Dillenburger


Last Name

Dillenburger

First Name

Benjamin

ORCID

0000-0002-5153-2985

Organisational unit

09566 - Dillenburger, Benjamin / Dillenburger, Benjamin

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  • Architectural use of computer controlled deformation techniques on the example of CNC-bent tube structures
    Item type: Conference Paper
    Dillenburger, Benjamin; Thesseling, Frank; Kotnik, Toni; et al. (2007)
    Predicting the Future: Proceedings of the 25th Conference on Education in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe
    Steel tubes as construction material have an enormous capacity. CNC bending machines have the ability to deform material into all three dimensions in contrast to other popular CNC techniques for architectural design that use subtractive methods like laser-cutting and milling. The research examines the potential of a digital deforming process of CNC-Bending. During three months the authors developed several design concepts, programmed the necessary software for generating the structure and produced three architectural prototypes shown at an exhibition. Altogether they were constructed out of more than 500 pieces of steel tubes and over 5000 bends.
  • Space Index
    Item type: Conference Paper
    Dillenburger, Benjamin (2010)
    Future Cities : proceedings of the 28th Conference on Education in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe, September 15-18, 2010, Zurich, Switzerland, ETH Zurich
  • 3D printing sand molds for casting bespoke metal connections
    Item type: Conference Paper
    Aghaei Meibodi, Mania; Giesecke, Rena; Dillenburger, Benjamin (2019)
    Intelligent & Informed: Proceedings of the 24th International Conference of the Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA 2019)
  • Three-dimensionally (3D) printed sand molds for custom glass parts
    Item type: Journal Article
    Giesecke, Rena; Dillenburger, Benjamin (2022)
    Glass Structures & Engineering
    The presented research investigates a digital fabrication method for custom glass building elements based on three-dimensionally (3D) printed molds. Custom glass parts with specific geometries usually require several steps of manufacturing, highly specialized craft, or machinery. Computer Numerical Control milled steel molds are only suitable for large lot sizes due to their high cost and limited geometric freedom. Lost-wax casting requires several steps of manufacturing and post-processing. This paper investigates an accessible, low-cost process for shaping glass artifacts using 3D-printed molds to close the gap between mass-produced and custom-crafted glass elements. Previous research has demonstrated the potential of using binder jetting with inorganic binders for glass casting. This paper investigates a range of traditional manufacturing methods besides glass casting that can be combined with 3D-printed molds, including foundry and kiln casting, blow molding, and slumping. The aim is to extend the manufacturing possibilities and provide a range of approaches for three-dimensional glass. The goal is to simplify the process from design to production of three-dimensional solid, hollow, or doubly curved sheet glass elements with high precision. This paper presents investigations of binder jetting techniques and material considerations, their heat resistance, compatibility with different glass- making processes, and coatings for mold treatment. Furthermore, the precision of the resulting glass parts is evaluated, and design guidelines for glass typologies are defined. Glass bricks or sheets for facades with geometric features enabled by the presented fabrication method could allow for novel optical, structural, or decorative properties in building elements.
  • The building synthesizer
    Item type: Book Chapter
    Dillenburger, Benjamin; Lemmerzahl, Steffen (2011)
    Structuralism Reloaded: Rule-Based Design in Architecture an Urbanism
  • Building design as an individual compromise between qualities and costs
    Item type: Conference Paper
    Dillenburger, Benjamin; Braach, Markus; Hovestadt, Ludger (2009)
    Joining languages, cultures and visions
  • Architektur-Automat
    Item type: Other Conference Item
    Lemmerzahl, Steffen; Dillenburger, Benjamin (2009)
  • Ornament und Struktur
    Item type: Other Conference Item
    Dillenburger, Benjamin (2010)
  • Digital Grotesque II, 2017
    Item type: Book Chapter
    Hansmeyer, Michael; Dillenburger, Benjamin (2019)
    Robotic Building: Architecture in the Age of Automation
  • Light Distribution in 3D-Printed Thermoplastics
    Item type: Journal Article
    Cheibas, Ina; Piccioni, Valeria; Lloret-Fritschi, Ena; et al. (2023)
    3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing
    Daylight distribution is an essential performance parameter for building facades that aim to maximize user comfort while maintaining energy efficiency. This study investigates the feasibility of using 3D-printed thermoplastic to improve daylight distribution and transmission. To identify how geometry influences light distribution and transmission, 12 samples with various patterns were robotically fabricated. In a physical simulation of spring, summer, and winter, a robotic arm was used to direct light onto the samples in both the vertical and horizontal print pattern directions. In addition, three samples of conventional facade materials, including a polycarbonate panel, a polycarbonate sheet, and a single sheet of glass, were compared with the 3D-printed samples. All samples were examined and compared using high dynamic range imaging to qualitatively characterize luminance. The data analysis demonstrated that 3D-printed geometry can successfully generate customizable diffusive light distribution based on the needs of the user. Furthermore, the results showed that the vertical pattern direction had higher light transmission values than the horizontal pattern direction.
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