# Undulating Carbon Pavilions This Organic Carbon Fiber Structure Disregards Conventional Framework By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-08-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-fiber-structure References: [retaildesignblog.net](http://retaildesignblog.net/2015/08/13/weaving-carbon-fiber-pavilion-designed-by-university-of-tokyos-t_ads-team/) & [t-ads.org](http://t-ads.org/) Carbon fiber is revered for its lightweight properties and this carbon fiber structure from the 'T_ADS team' from the University of Tokyo beautifully shows off what makes this material so desirable as a construction material. The pavilion uses a combination of steel and carbon fiber rods to support a stretchy membrane. While the steel rods provide low-level ground support, the carbon fiber rods are used to create a complex organic structure that defies the way framework is usually constructed. To achieve the form of the unique structure, the design team made use of computer programming in order to push the limits of what this material is capable of. As a lightweight structure, this canopy could serve a number of purposes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Carbon Fiber Architecture:** Exploration of carbon fiber as construction material for lightweight structures. - **Organic Construction Framework:** Organic construction framework that defies conventional structure. - **Computer Programming-based Construction:** Utilization of computer programming to innovate construction processes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Construction:** Lightweight structures using carbon fiber for construction projects. - **Architecture:** Innovative design and construction process for architects to explore new possibilities. - **Programming:** Opportunities for computer programmers and architects to collaborate on construction projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Self-Shaping Timber Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-flax-pavilion.md) - [Mushroom-Like Wooden Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-garden-pavilion.md) - [Public Pavilion Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tess-pavilion.md) - [Living Structure-Based Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canada-pavilion.md) - [Bamboo Forest Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-rainforest-pavilion.md) - [Climate-Sensitive Pavilion Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/querkraft.md) - [Cantilevered Porous Steel Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baker-creek-pavilion.md) - [Algae Resin Pavilion Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puddle-pavilion.md) - [Organic Spiral Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasona-natureverse-pavilion.md)