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The article investigates ephemeral pavilions developed by universities worldwide, analyzing the geographical distribution, the uses, and the context of development of these structures, besides exploring trends in design, materials, and application of biomimicry. The study utilized bibliographical research, data compilation, and mapping through the MyMaps platform. Among the 61 pavilions studied, the results revealed that most were developed between 2013 and 2019, as a result of workshops and annual programs that used wood and bamboo as the main construction materials. From this sample, only a portion adopted biomimetic principles as inspiration in their design and construction process, evidencing the effectiveness of biomimicry as a sustainable and innovative approach for experimental pavilion construction. The wide range of findings highlights the versatility of the pavilionar typology and its use in the academic environment as a learning construction site. Thus, this study contributes to the understanding and dissemination of this practice in architecture.
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Serpentine Gallery: It is an important British institution located in Kensington Gardens in London, United Kingdom. The gallery was founded in 1970, and it is known for its commitment to contemporary art and innovative architecture. One of its most important events is the Serpentine Pavilion, an annual project that invites architects from different parts of the world to develop highly creative ephemeral structures to exhibit in its gardens [9]. This influential program has played an important role in promoting experimental architecture and collaboration between art, architecture, and engineering.
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MIT: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Unites States
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ETH Zürich: Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich – Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich, Switzerland
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IAAC: Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain
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FEC/UNICAMP: Faculdade de Engenharia Civil, Arquitetura e Urbanismo da Universidade Estadual de Campinas – School of Civil Engineering, Architecture, and Urbanism of the State University of Campinas, Brazil
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FAU/USP: Faculdade de Arquitetura e Urbanismo da Universidade de São Paulo – School of Architecture and Urbanism of the University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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PVC, or polyvinyl chloride, is a synthetic plastic polymer valued for its versatility, durability, and resistance to moisture, chemicals, and fire.
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Mylar© is also known as BoPET (biaxially oriented polyethylene terephthalate) and is a type of polyester film known for its high tensile strength, transparency, and insulating properties.
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da Silva Lima, E.C., Mateus, L.M.C., Arruda, A.J.V. (2024). Innovative Trends in Academic Pavilions: Exploring Processes in Architecture. In: Arruda, A.J.V., Palombini, F.L. (eds) Biomimetics, Biodesign and Bionics. Environmental Footprints and Eco-design of Products and Processes. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-51311-4_8
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