ABSTRACT
In its most generic definition the term ‘lattice’ refers to a structural organisation described by an array of points repeating periodically in three dimensions. For example, in crystallography the crystal structure is defined by a number of unit cells specifying atom positions that are organised in particular lattice structures. In the field of construction ‘lattice’ most generally refers to structures made by crossing laths or thin strips that form a specific network. Owing to the relative simplicity of constructing lattices from repetitive linear elements, a large number of research projects within the context of the Emergent Technologies and Design programme have been investigating lattices’ potential to articulate per-formative material systems. In the following paragraphs two exemplary projects will be explained: the first project aimed at developing an adaptable gridshell based on a continuous rectangular lattice; the second project explored a discontinuous triangular lattice configuration based on a kagome organisation. The photo shows the Multihalle Mannheim designed by Carlfried Mutschler and Frei Otto in 1975. Engineering: Ove Arup Consulting Engineers. Photo: Michael Hensel, 2006. https://s3-euw1-ap-pe-df-pch-content-public-p.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/9781315881294/8c633402-ec95-4ecb-990e-cc99cb482b6f/content/fig7_1_C.jpg" xmlns:xlink="https://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"/>
