Computational composites

Anna K. A. Vallgårda, Johan Redström

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    Abstract

    Computational composite is introduced as a new type of composite material. Arguing that this is not just a metaphorical
    maneuver, we provide an analysis of computational technology as material in design, which shows how computers share important characteristics with other materials used in design and architecture. We argue that the notion of computational composites provides a precise understanding of the computer as material, and of how computations need to be combined with other materials to come to expression as material. Besides working as an analysis of computers from a designer’s point of view, the notion of computational composites may also provide a link for computer science and human-computer interaction to an increasingly rapid development and use of new materials in design and architecture.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of the SIGCHI conference on Human factors in computing systems
    PublisherAssociation for Computing Machinery
    Publication date2007
    Pages513 - 522
    ISBN (Electronic)978-1-59593-593-9
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2007
    EventThe SIGCHI conference on Human factors in computing systems - San Jose, California, United States
    Duration: 28 Apr 20073 May 2007
    Conference number: 25

    Conference

    ConferenceThe SIGCHI conference on Human factors in computing systems
    Number25
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CitySan Jose, California
    Period28/04/200703/05/2007

    Keywords

    • Computational composites
    • Design materials
    • Human-computer interaction
    • Material analysis
    • Architecture technology

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