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Arjun Kota

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Echo Form | Acoustic Optimization in 3D Printed Spaces

3D printing enables precise control over form, allowing the creation of smooth edges, hollow sections, and customized surface textures ideal for acoustic optimization. 
 While concrete is a strong insulator and sound reflector, its density and typically smooth surfaces limit its ability to absorb sound. 
 This project explores how computational design can generate context-specific geometries and textures that enhance sound absorption and diffusion in 3D-printed concrete structures. By leveraging algorithmic design and digital fabrication, the study aims to optimize acoustic performance while integrating functionality with aesthetic expression in architecture.


Report Content

Concept and Objectives - Defining the design context and parameters

Design Explorations - Defining the workflow and optimization process

Design Explorations - Defining the workflow and optimization process

Design Resolution - Final design output

Design Visualization - Getting a sense of the spaces generated

Design Visualization - Getting a sense of the spaces generated

Fabrication - 3D Printing a shell structure in concrete

Fabrication - 3D Printing a shell structure in concrete