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Marijke Mollaert

Department of Architectural Engineering

Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium Address Lombeekweg, 26, B-1740 Ternat, BELGIUM Phone +32 (0)2 629 28 45 E-mail marijke.mollaert@vub.ac.be

University qualifications Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Civil Engineer in Construction, 1978 Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Postgraduate in Informatics, 1980 Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Ph.D. thesis: The Computer Aided Design of Tension Compression Structures, May 1984, Faculty of Engineering Sciences

Professional activities Full professor at the Faculty of Engineering Sciences, Department of Architectural Engineering, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (V.U.B.)

since 1-9-93

Head of the Department of Architectural Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering Sciences, V.U.B.

1998 till 2006

Engineer in the Structural Analysis Department of the firm PORTAL and part time professor at the Faculty of Engineering Sciences, Department of Architectural Engineering, V.U.B.

1-9-91 till 1-9-93

Part time professor at the Faculty of Engineering Sciences, Department of Architectural Engineering, V.U.B.

since 1-10-88

Part time lecturer at Vesalius College 1988 till 1996

Part time collaboration with the Architecture and Engineering Office SAMYN and PARTNERS

1-10-85 till 1-11-87

Informatics practical training in the Strathclyde University, Department of Architecture (Glasgow). This teaching practice was sponsored by the National Council for Scientific Research (NFWO) and IBM

15-8 till 15-11-82

Assistant in the Faculty of Engineering Sciences, Department of Structural Analysis, V.U.B.

1-9-78 till 1-10-85

Expertise Design and analysis of tensile surface structures, pneumatic components, kinematic canopies and textile formwork for shells. Member of the International Association for Shell and Space Structures (IASS) since 1985.

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Analysis and advice for tensile surface structures – some references Verification for the canopy in Tongeren, Architect: The Nomad Concept. 2008

Verification for the canopy at ‘De Prettige Wildernis’, Gent , Architect: The Nomad Concept. 2006

Verification for the canopy at the swimming pool in Koksijde, Architect: The Nomad Concept. 2006

Verification for Will Smith in Calabassas (California), Architect: The Nomad Concept. 2006

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Advice for the covering at the Navigation Museum in Delft, Architect: The Nomad Concept. 2005

Preliminary design swimming pool in Wégimont. Architect: Alain Warichet. 2005

Advice for the umbrellas at Alden Biesen, Engineering: Ney and Partners. 2003

Advice for Fort 4, Mortsel. Architect: The Nomad Concept. 2002

Design for a canopy in Wiltz, Luxemburg. 2001

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Analysis for the canopy at Europay International, Waterloo. 2001

Design for a car park in Izegem. 2000 (not built)

Support for the from finding for the Metro Station Erasmus, Architect: SAMYN and PARTNERS, Engineering: SETESCO, 1999

Entrance canopy for building B&C, V.U.B., 1999 (not built)

Design for the school in Berkendael, Brussel, Verdeyen & Moenaert, 1999

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Proposal for the archeological site in Spienne, b GROUP, 1997 (not built)

Informazout at Batibouw, 1997

Fina Service Station, Wanlin, SAMYN and PARTNERS, 1994

Promoter of recent PhD theses Retractable Constructions: Scissor-Hinged Membrane Structures 2009, Van Mele Tom, ARCH, V.U.B.

Design and Analysis of Deployable Bar Structures for Mobile Architectural Applications 2007, De Temmerman Niels, ARCH, V.U.B.

A contribution to an integrated and more sustainable design approach for shelter after disaster 2009, Henrotay Caroline, ARCH, V.U.B.

Re-design strategies unmasked. Insights in the architectural design process of adaptive reuse projects 2006, Lindekens Jonas, ARCH, V.U.B.

ADAPTENT: A Generating System for Temporary, Adaptable and Reusable Nets and Tensile Structures 2002, Hebbelinck Sven, ARCH, V.U.B.

Research responsibilities Partner of ae-lab: architectural engineering research @ V.U.B. -

Lightweight structures Architectural and structural engineering are subject to an ongoing process of optimization. The search for lighter, more efficient and more performing structural systems is and has always been an essential part of this process.

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Achieving lightness is a complex task which equally and simultaneously addresses the knowledge, ability and experience as well as the fantasy and intuition of a dedicated architect or engineer. Lightweight structures challenge the boundaries set by static and dynamic structural theories. Cutting-edge materials and complicated three-dimensional shapes dare our calculating and manufacturing procedures and put our technological capabilities to the test. Lightweight structures give expression to ingenious and efficient concepts and thereby contribute to the visualization of contemporary architectural space.

The ‘Lightweight Structures’ research group contributes with a wide range of research topics to the further development of ‘Tensile Surface Structures’, ‘Kinematic Structures’ and ‘Graphical Analysis and Form Finding’. A number of topics are currently under investigation: the design and implementation of pneumatic components in structural systems, the comfort assessment of spaces enclosed by translucent membranes, the design and calculation of new typologies for fabric structures, the design and analysis of deployable bar structures for mobile architectural applications, the use of scissor structures in retractable roofs,…

Partner of CONTEX-T: textile architecture – textile structures and

buildings of the future

Contex-T (www.contex-t.eu) is a EU-funded integrated project for SMEs that brings together a consortium of 30 partners from 10 countries and covers a four year period (August 2006 - August 2010).

The Contex-T project aims at transforming the traditional resource-driven textile industry into a knowledge based, sustainable and competitive industry by creating breakthrough innovation in the high-tech area technical textiles for construction. Because this area is a driver for innovation it will create significant spill-over to other important textile technological areas such as, but not limited to, protective clothing, automotive textiles, textile for transportation & packaging, fibre reinforced structural elements, upholstery materials, etc.

It addresses the development of radically new concepts and new knowledge in multi-functional technical textile materials using nanotechnology, nano-structured materials. Following a holistic approach, this project aims at developing a breakthrough in textile architecture, lightweight textile reinforced structures and tension fabric structures industry. The approach does not only comprise the development of new materials but also addresses the intelligent use of the materials in the applications. The technology, which will be developed in this project, will lead to textile buildings of the future, which will combine creativity and aesthetics with multi-functional, resource-conserving materials utilization, short construction periods, long life and low costs and will lead to a new building technology for safe, healthy and comfortable shelters.

Executive secretary of the TensiNet Association TensiNet (www.tensinet.com) was a European funded project in the 5th Framework Programme (GROWTH) for 3 years. It started on 1st March 2001.

New construction technologies such as Tensile Structures contribute to modern issues of architecture and urban planning. Due to their flexibility, use of minimum means and capability of easy removal they have enormous potential and are waiting to find more applications. An holistic approach can improve the quality and reliability of the full life cycle. TensiNet wanted to enhance this approach. Specialists such as urban planners, architects, designers, engineers, material suppliers, constructors, checking authorities and research institutes were addressed as end-user groups. Within the thematic network TensiNet the major players in the field of Tensile Structures made the knowledge of their specific domain available and exchanged know-how between different disciplines. The project clarified the intrinsic qualities of Tensile Structures for the users as well as for the building industry in the European Design Guide for Tensile Surface Structures.

The TensiNet Association is now continuing the initial objectives. The Association counts about 150 paying members. The TensiNet Newsletter is published every 6 months. It contains information about TensiNet, its activities, reviews of research, example projects or other dedicated articles. The website and knowledge base are maintained at the V.U.B. The 2nd TensiNet Symposium was organised in Milan in April 2007.

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Recent publications A1 – publications mentioned in ISI Web of Science

[1] De Temmerman N., Mollaert M., Van Mele T. et al. (2007) “Design and analysis of a

foldable mobile shelter system” International Journal of Space Structures Pages: 161-8 2007

[2] Henrotay C., Debacker W., Mollaert M. et al. (2006) “4-dimensional design: a design strategy for efficient shelter and sustainable housing after conflict-based and natural disasters” 1st International Conference on the Management of Natural Resources, Sustainable Development and Ecological Hazards, DEC 12-14, 2006 Bariloche ARGENTINA In: Management of Natural Resources, Sustainable Development and Ecological Hazards Volume: 99 Pages: 341-350 Published: 2007

[3] Mollaert M., De Temmerman N., Van Mele T. (2006) “Variations in form and stress behaviour of a V-shaped membrane in a foldable structure” 3rd International Conference on High Performance Structures and Materials, MAY 03-05, 2006 Oostende BELGIUM, High Performance Structures and Materials III Volume: 85 Pages: 41-50 Published: 2006

[4] Reumers J., Moens T., Hoebeek T., Mollaert M. et al. (2004) “ARCHeMEDES, a knowledge management system for supporting integrated education” IASTED International Conference on Web-Based Education, WBE FEB 16-18 2004, Innsbruck, Austria Pages: 485-489, 2004

B3 – publications: scientific editor of scientific monographs

[1] Mollaert M., ‘The design of membrane and lightweight structures’, pp.315 15-16,

september 2000, V.U.B. Press

[2] ‘Designing Tensile Architecture’, Proceedings of the TensiNet Symposium, pp. 276, Brussels, 19th 20th September 2003, ISBN 9 789090 173443

[3] Mollaert M., Forster B. (2004) ‘European Design Guide for Tensile Surface Structures’, pages: 354, published by: TensiNet, ISBN-ISSN: 90 8086 871 x 2004

Guest Editor of International Journals

[1] Mollaert M., Chilton J. Eds. (2008) International Journal of Space Structures: Special

issue on Tensioned Membrane Constructions, Volume: 23, N°: 4, pp: 201 - 267, eds: R. Motro, published by: Multi-Science Publishing Co. Ltd., ISBN-ISSN: 0266-3511 2008

C1 - Communications at international congresses published in

proceedings with an international referee system

[1] De Laet L., Luchsinger R., Mollaert M., De Temmerman N. (2008) “Deployable

Tensairity Structures”, Proceedings of the IASS-SLTE Symposium 2008, Acapulco, Mexico, "New materials and technologies, new designs and innovations", N° of pages: 11, eds: Juan Gerardo Oliva Salinas

[2] De Laet L., Mollaert M., De Temmerman N., Van Mele T. (2007) “Analysis of the Adaptability of Air-inflated Components”, Proceeding of the III International Conference on Textile Composites and Inflatable Structures, Volume: 1, N°: 1, pp: 244 - 247, eds: E. Oñate, B. Kröplin, published by: CIMNE, ISBN-ISSN: 978-84-96736-30-6

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[3] De Temmerman N., Mollaert M., De Laet L., Van Mele T. (2007) “Development of a Novel Deployable Bar Structure with Foldable Articulated Joints”, Proc. of the IASS 2007 Int. Symposium on Structural Architecture - Towards the future looking to the past, published by: IASS 2007, Venice, Italy

[4] Van Mele T., De Temmerman N., De Laet L., Mollaert M. (2007) “Retractable Roofs: Scissor-Hinged Membrane Structures”, Proceedings of the TensiNet Symposium 2007, "Ephemeral Architecture, Time and Textiles", published by: libreria CLUP, ISBN-ISSN: 9 788870 909326

[5] Henrotay C., De Temmerman N., Mollaert M., Debacker W., Paduart A., Hendrickx H. (2007) “Structural Behaviour of an Adaptive Construction System for Shelter Interventions after Natural Disasters”, Proceedings of the IIIrd International Conference on Textile Composites and Inflatable Structures, Volume: 01, N° in volume: 1, pp: 153 - 156, eds: E. Oñate, B. Kröplin, published by: CIMNE, ISBN-ISSN: 978-84-96736-30-6

[6] Henrotay C., Debacker W., Paduart A., Mollaert M., Hendrickx H., De Wilde W. (2007) “Sustainable relief and development after natural disasters”, Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Design & Manufacture for Sustainable Development, Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Design & Manufacture for Sustainable Development, Volume: 1, N°: 44, N° of pages: 10, eds: Rahimifard S., published by: Loughborough University, ISBN-ISSN: 978-1-84402-058-4

[7] Henrotay C., Debacker W., Mollaert M., De Wilde W., Hendrickx H. (2006) “4-dimensional design: a design strategy for efficient shelter and sustainable housing after conflict-based and natural disasters”, Management of natural resources, sustainable development and ecological hazards, Volume: 1, pp: 341 - 350, eds: C.A. Brebbia, M.E. Conti, E.Tiezzi, published by: WITPress, ISBN-ISSN: 978-1-84564-048-4

[8] De Temmerman N., Mollaert M., Van Mele T., De Laet L. (2006) “A Concept for a Foldable Mobile Shelter System”, Edition: Proc. of the IASS-APCS 2006 Int. Symposium on the New Olympics & New Shell and Spatial Structures, N° of pages: 8, published by: IASS-APCS, Bejing, China

[9] Van Mele T., Mollaert M., De Temmerman N., De Laet L. (2006) “Design of Scissor Structures for Retractable Roofs”, Adaptables 2006: Proc. of the International Conference on Adaptability in Design and Construction, Volume: 2

[10] De Temmerman N., Mollaert M., Van Mele T., De Laet L. (2006) “Development of a Foldable Mobile Shelter System”, Adaptables 2006: Proc. of the International Conference on Adaptability in Design and Construction, Volume: 2, N°: 4, pp: 13 - 17, published by: Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands, ISBN-ISSN: 90-72152-03-4

[11] Henrotay C., Mollaert M., Hendrickx H. (2006) “Adaptable Construction Systems for Shelter in Emergency Situation”, Adaptables 2006 - Proceedings of the joint CIB, Tensinet, IASS International Conference on Adaptability in Design and Construction, Volume: 2, N°: 4, pp: 63 - 67, eds: F. Scheublin, A. Pronk, A. Borgard, R. Houtman, published by: Eindhoven University of Technology, ISBN-ISSN: 10: 90-72152-03-4

[12] Mollaert M., De Temmerman N., Van Mele T. (2006) “Variations in Form and Stress Behaviour of a V-shaped Membrane in a Foldable Structure”, Proc. of the HPSM 2006 Third International Conference on High Performance Structures and Materials, N° of pages: 8, published by: WITpress, Oostende, Belgium

[13] Hoebeek T., Moens T., Steenhaut T., Nowe A., Mollaert M. (2005) “ARCHeMEDES: Integrative Learning for Engineer-Architect Students”, Proceedings of the First International Conference on Internet Technologies and Applications (ITA 05)

[14] Reumers J., Moens T., Hoebeek T., Mollaert M., Steenhaut K. (2004) “ARCHeMEDES, a knowledge management system for supporting integrated education”, IASTED International Conference on web-based education 16-18 feb. 2004, Innsbruck, 5 p.

[15] De Temmerman N., Van Mele T., Mollaert M. (2004) “Kinetic Structures: Architectural Organisms as a Design Concept”, Proc. of the IASS 2004 Int. Symposium on Shell and Spatial Structures from Models to Realization, N° of pages: 8, published by: IASS Montpellier, France