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Expertise
- Research on Lightweight Structures within the framework of the AE-Lab (Research Group for Architectural Engineering). Specific field of expertise is the design, analysis and development of lightweight and deployable structures for architectural applications. http://www.vub.ac.be/ARCH/ae-lab/people.php?researcher=De%20Laet
- Design and analysis of tensile surface structures for architectural applications (mechanically stressed and inflated membranes, Tensairity structures) in FE software (EASY and Ansys). Computer Aided Design. Modeling of threedimensional objects for the digital representation of an architectural project. Parametric design. Rendering and animation of architectural projects and inflatable and deployable structures.
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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HERC57: Thermal activity monitoring microcalorimetry: from fundamental thermodynamic principles towards a wide array of practical applications
Van den Brande, N., Terryn, H., Denayer, J., Van Assche, G., Peeters, E., De Laet, L., Hauffman, T., Ballet, S. & Rahier, H.
1/05/22 → 30/04/26
Project: Fundamental
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FWOSB109: Fungi-mediated self-healing concrete: increasing lifespan and durability of concrete structures by inducing self-healing of cracks
1/11/20 → 31/10/24
Project: Fundamental
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OZR3958: Bilateral cooperation within the framework of a joint doctoral project: benchfee for joint PhD VUB - CY (FR), FENTON Sandie
1/10/20 → 30/09/23
Project: Fundamental
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ANI311: Study of the design, calculation and dimensioning of a form-active structure
27/01/22 → 30/04/22
Project: Fundamental
Research output
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Design and construction of the ReciPlyDome, a lightweight modular reciprocal dome
Leemans, E., Soliman, A., Brancart, S., De Temmerman, N. & De Laet, L., 5 Jul 2023, Integration of Design and Fabrication: Proceedings of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures Annual Sumposium 2023. Xie, Y. M., Burry, J., Lee, T-U. & Ma, J. (eds.). IASS, p. 1024-1034 11 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference paper
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Double-curved plate components in configurable systems
Soliman, A., Leemans, E., De Laet, L. & De Temmerman, N., 5 Jul 2023, Integration of Design and Fabrication: Proceedings of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures Annual Symposium 2023. Xie, Y. M., Burry, J., Lee, T-U. & Ma, J. (eds.). IASS, p. 983-994 12 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference paper
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Early design prediction of embodied carbon in buildings
Fenton, S. K., De Rycke, K. & De Laet, L., 13 Sep 2023.Research output: Unpublished contribution to conference › Poster
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Encapsulation of fungal spores for fungi-mediated self-healing concrete
Van Wylick, A., De Laet, L., Peeters, E. & Rahier, H., Apr 2023, MATEC Web of Conferences: SMARTINCS’23 Conference on Self-Healing, Multifunctional and Advanced Repair Technologies in Cementitious Systems . EDP Sciences, Vol. 378. 5 p. 02002Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference paper
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Encapsulation of fungal spores for fungi-mediated self-healing concrete.
Van Wylick, A., De Laet, L., Peeters, E. & Rahier, H., 2023.Research output: Unpublished contribution to conference › Unpublished abstract
Prizes
Activities
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Wetenschapsshow Ingenieurswetenschappen VUB
Ellen Leemans (Organiser), Ahmed Soliman (Organiser), Lars De Laet (Organiser) & Niels De Temmerman (Organiser)
6 Feb 2023 → 7 Feb 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop, seminar
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Double-curved plate components in configurable systems
Ahmed Soliman (Speaker), Ellen Leemans (Contributor), Lars De Laet (Contributor) & Niels De Temmerman (Contributor)
11 Jul 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk or presentation at a conference
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Design and construction of the ReciPlyDome, a lightweight modular reciprocal dome
Ellen Leemans (Speaker), Ahmed Soliman (Contributor), Niels De Temmerman (Contributor) & Lars De Laet (Contributor)
10 Jul 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk or presentation at a conference
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Myceliumonderzoek aan de VUB
Niko Van den Brande (Speaker), Eveline Peeters (Speaker) & Lars De Laet (Speaker)
20 May 2022Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk at a public lecture/debate
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Modular Textile Reinforced Concrete (TRC) shell structures: An exploration through geometrical and structural design
Arnaud De Coster (Speaker), Tom Van den Schilden (Contributor), Lars De Laet (Contributor) & Tine Tysmans (Contributor)
19 Sep 2022 → 23 Sep 2022Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk or presentation at a conference
Press/Media
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VUB-onderzoek naar zelfhelende bouwmaterialen: schimmels als gatenvullers
Aurélie Van Wylick, Eveline Peeters, Hubert Rahier & Lars De Laet
15/03/23 → 17/03/23
4 items of Media coverage, 1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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Mycelium materials
Elise Vanden Elsacker, Eveline Peeters & Lars De Laet
5/05/21 → 17/05/21
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
Thesis
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Active bending structures: transformation of a public space
Author: Douguet, E., Brancart, S., De Laet, L. & De Temmerman, N., Aug 2016Student thesis: Master's Thesis
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Bended connectivity: development of kit-of-parts with bending-active systems
Author: Sahmaoui, S., Brancart, S., De Temmerman, N. & De Laet, L., Jan 2017Student thesis: Master's Thesis
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Bending-activated transformable facade and roof elements
Author: Roger, A., Vergauwen, A., Brancart, S., De Laet, L. & De Temmerman, N., Sep 2014Student thesis: Master's Thesis
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Bending-activated transformable facade and roof elements
Author: Yasuda, V., Brancart, S., Vergauwen, A., De Laet, L. & De Temmerman, N., Sep 2014Student thesis: Master's Thesis
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Bending-active reciprocal frames: Materialisation, prototyping and detailing
Author: Albescu, T., Brancart, S., De Temmerman, N. & De Laet, L., Jun 2017Student thesis: Master's Thesis