Lehrecke, AugustTucker, CodyYang, XiliuBaszynski, PiotrDahy, Hanaa2023-08-102023-08-1020212076-34171858251478http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bsz:93-opus-ds-134220http://elib.uni-stuttgart.de/handle/11682/13422http://dx.doi.org/10.18419/opus-13403This research demonstrates an integrative computational design and fabrication workflow for the production of surface-active fibre composites, which uses natural fibres, revitalises a traditional craft, and avoids the use of costly molds. Fibre-reinforced polymers (FRPs) are highly tunable building materials, which gain efficiency from fabrication techniques enabling controlled fibre direction and placement in tune with load-bearing requirements. These techniques have evolved closely with industrial textile processes. However, increased focus on automation within FRP fabrication processes have overlooked potential key benefits presented by some lesser-known traditional techniques of fibre arrangement. This research explores the process of traditional bobbin lace-making and applies it in a computer-aided design and fabrication process of a small-scale structural demonstrator in the form of a chair. The research exposes qualities that can expand the design space of FRPs, as well as speculates about the potential automation of the process. In addition, Natural Fibre-Reinforced Polymers (NFRP) are investigated as a sustainable and human-friendly alternative to more popular carbon and glass FRPs.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccesshttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/670article2021-12-01