Modular building systems (MBS) and Origami are two emerging methods used in current construction practice. Origami is directly associated with the principles of the ancient Japanese art of paper ...

Mechanical metamaterials are architected macroscopic structures assembled with desired geometrical arrangements leading to unusual mechanical properties and deformation modes. The macroscopic ...

This article is part of a series explaining how readers can learn the skills to take part in activities that academics love doing as part of their work. Many of us could happily fold a paper crane, ...