Page 2 — MATCOM Lab

Director:
Tyler Swingle, Assistant Professor

Research Assistants:
Miles Sletto
Kazi Suhi
Mohit Timalsina

MATCOM lab is a design research laboratory at the University of Cincinnati dedicated to advancing architectural innovation through material design, computational methods, and construction assemblies. Research outcomes leverage inherent material characteristics to reimagine material life cycles and develop innovative construction techniques that promote more sustainable and efficient building solutions. By challenging architectural biases and exploring new design outcomes, the lab pushes the boundaries of conventional practices to uncover novel possibilities. Through industry collaboration and interdisciplinary experimentation, MATCOM lab cultivates forward-thinking strategies that enhance the performance and resilience of the built environment.

beyond brick

Partnership:
University Honors Program, University of Cincinnati

Deatils:

Year: 2025 (ongoing)

Material: clay and waste aggregate
Computation:
Dimension:

Team: Mohit Timalsina, Tyler Swingle

This research, advocating for the addition of both reclaimed construction materials and agricultural byproducts within brick manufacturing, offers both new and enhanced material efficiencies with reduced amounts of clay by altering the molecular structure of bricks through the mixture composition. The expected outcome is a regional and naturally occurring construction material that reduces extraction footprints, reduces building energy loads, and reduces waste through reuse manufacturing strategies.