ABSTRACT
The paper discusses how adaptation of Automated Preforming (AP) technology for fabrication of customized profiles from flax textiles laminated with biobased resins may offer new structural design possibilities and prospects for increasing the use of biocomposites in architecture. As the fabrication process may offer specific customization options, their potential impact on the design possibilities are considered. The concept is validated through realization of a 1:1 structural demonstrator. Specific limitations imposed by the technology are reflected in the design decisions. The successful realization of the structure is the base for speculation about further steps regarding automation attempt and upscaling of the design.
