# Domed Sea Creature Structures This University of Stuttgart Pavilion was Inspired by Biology By Katherinev123 | Published 2011-10-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/university-of-stuttgart References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2011/10/31/icditke-research-pavilion-at-the-university-of-stuttgart/) & [uni-stuttgart.de](http://www.uni-stuttgart.de/home/) A collaboration between the [Institute for Computational Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flora-1) (ICD) and the [Institute of Building Structures and Structural Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-biodiversity-pavilion) (ITKE) as well as students of the university, this pavilion at the [University of Stuttgart](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arkhive) is a magnificent exploration in how the structure of a biological being can be transferred to the design of a building. The pavilion at the University of Stuttgart, although temporary, is a bionic research pavilion, says the designers. It is an exploration of biology and architecture in that the aim of the project was to develop a modular way to create the structure using geometric differentiation. Via computer design, the biological structure of a sea urchin was translated into the design of a building, and ultimately, the researchers found that the entire pavilion could be built using very thin -- 6.5 mm -- sheets of plywood only. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Biologically-inspired Architecture:** Opportunity for architects and designers to create innovative buildings by translating biological structures into design elements. - **Modular Construction Methods:** Opportunity to develop new ways of constructing buildings using modular components for increased efficiency and flexibility. - **Thin Plywood Structures:** Opportunity to explore the use of thin plywood sheets for construction, enabling lightweight and cost-effective building solutions. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for architects to incorporate biologically-inspired designs into their projects. - **Construction:** Opportunity for construction companies to adopt modular construction methods to streamline the building process and improve project timelines. - **Materials:** Opportunity for plywood manufacturers to develop and market thin plywood sheets for use in lightweight and sustainable construction projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Organic Spiral Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasona-natureverse-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) - [Reconfigurable Timber Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arkhive.md) - [Algae Resin Pavilion Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puddle-pavilion.md) - [Eucalyptus Wood Curved Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armadillo-pavilion.md) - [Oyster-Shell Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pier-pavilion.md) - [Climate-Sensitive Pavilion Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/querkraft.md) - [Wind-Responsive Panel Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-biodiversity-pavilion.md)