# Woven Concrete Structures Weave.X Was Built Through the Use of Computational Design By Joey Haar | Published 2016-10-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weavex References: [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/797768/aa-summer-dlab-program-applies-computational-design-to-concrete) & [aaschool.ac.uk](https://www.aaschool.ac.uk/STUDY/VISITING/summerdlab) Weave.X is the final project for this year's Architectural Association Summer DLAB program, a student architectural program that encourages experimental design. The structure, which was made through the collaboration of 21 architecture students from 11 different countries, is a [3D interwoven pattern](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-chair-designs) made entirely of concrete. In terms of functionality, the structure has a vague purpose, enveloping a nebulous space beneath it. What's more impressive about Weave.X, though, is how the [concrete is used](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tor-alva). Typically, concrete is a valuable building material because of its inexpensiveness and strength. However, the material is not known for sculptural integrity unless strengthened further with steel rebar. Through [computational design and robot fabrication](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-orb), Weave.X is able to stand on its own just with the use of concrete. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Computational Design:** Exploring the use of computational design in architecture presents disruptive innovation opportunities for creating unique structures without traditional building materials. - **Robot Fabrication:** The application of robot fabrication in construction opens up disruptive innovation opportunities by enabling the creation of complex and intricate designs using unconventional materials. - **Interdisciplinary Collaboration:** Promoting interdisciplinary collaboration in architectural design encourages disruptive innovation opportunities for combining diverse skills and perspectives in creating boundary-pushing structures. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** The architecture industry can leverage the use of computational design and robot fabrication to disrupt traditional building methods and create innovative structures. - **Construction:** The construction industry can embrace robot fabrication and collaborative approaches to disrupt conventional construction techniques and unlock new possibilities for unique and sustainable structures. - **Education:** The education industry can foster interdisciplinary collaboration in architectural programs, providing aspiring architects with the skills and mindset required for disruptive innovation in the field. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reusable Framework Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unfold-form.md) - [Reconfigurable Timber Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arkhive.md) - [Lighthouse-Functioning Concrete Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concrete-pavilion.md) - [Green Concrete Community Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studios-workac-and-ignacio-urquiza-architects.md) - [Community Hub Timber Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craft-not-carbon.md) - [Interwoven Nature Screen Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-house.md) - [Mycelium-Clad Pavilion Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intelligent-garden-and-building.md) - [Wool-Weaving Cobots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flocks-wobot.md) - [Public Pavilion Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tess-pavilion.md)