Architecture: from Engineering to Nature Build with natural materials, from experimentation to construction.

1. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Architecture: from Engineering to Nature
Build with natural materials, from experimentation to construction.

2. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2Once upon a time ...

3. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
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4. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2005 : Construction of a parabolic arc with compressed earth-straw blocks
Compressed earth blocks, dimensions: square section of 10x14 cm, length 80 cm 4

5. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2005: Semi-circular arch built with jute bags and earth filling 5

6. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2005: Semi-circular arch built with jute bags and earth filling 6

7. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2005 : Construction of a pseudo-vault with jute bags and earth filling 7

8. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2005 : Construction of a pseudo-vault with jute bags and earth filling 8

9. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2005 : Self-supporting, brick ogival dome. Tracing the geometry of the dome. 9

10. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2005 : Self-supporting, brick ogival dome. Wooden carpentry (access arch). 10
Earth-lime mortar.
Earth-lime mortar friction resistance.

11. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2005 : Self-supporting, brick ogival dome. Laying of rows of bricks. 11

12. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2005 : Self-supporting, brick ogival dome. The compass is used to adjust the brick rings. 12

13. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2005 : Self-supporting, brick ogival dome. The compass is used to adjust the brick rings. 13

14. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2005 : Self-supporting, brick ogival dome. The dome is completed. 14

15. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2005 : Masonry of pisé (compressed earth). Foundation of stone and carpentry of wood.
Earth sifted 68%
Water 12%
Cow manure 20%
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16. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2005 : Masonry of pisé (compressed earth)
Beam system from “Sebastiano Serlio” (1475 – 1554)
The length of the wooden beam is 2/3 of the span between the supports
16

17. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2006 : Manual press for earth blocks (adobe) 17

18. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2006 : Construction of wells for water in adobe
Mixture of earth, straw and bitumen (4%)
18

19. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2006 : Lowered arch in adobe, Catalan vault (bóveda tabicada / bóvedas catalanas)
Span = 3.25 m
Lowering arc = 0.50 m (range 1/15)
Thickness = 0.07 m
19

20. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2007 : “Nubian” dome of bricks 20

21. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2007 : Ribbed vault in adobe 21

22. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2008 : Catenary arch, compressed earth with pipes 22

23. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2009 : Achille Knapen's Air Well, for condensation water 23

24. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2009 : Achille Knapen's Air Well, for condensation water
Atmospheric condenser in Sestri Lev. (Genoa)
Water collection period: March 2009
Max temperature (t) = 10°C, min. t = 9.3°C
Average Humidity = 75%
Condensation surface = 4.25 m2
Total condensation water = 0.1 liters per day
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25. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2009 : Lowered arc, compressed earth with clay pipes
Earth sifted 75%
Water 25%
Straw “enough”
Free span = 2.3 m
Height = 0.75 m
Thickness in the key = 0.12 m
Thickness springers = 0.24 m
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26. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Formwork
262009 : “Voûte plate”, horizontal vault, in preformed Compressed Earth Blocks (CEB)

27. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2009 : “Voûte plate”, horizontal vault, in preformed Compressed Earth Blocks (CEB)
Extrados
Intrados
CEB
27

28. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2009 : Parabolic arc built with straw blocks. 1st attempt: collapsed.
Support
Centring
Collapse outside the plane
28
Genova-Voltri

29. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2009 : Parabolic arc built with straw blocks. 2nd attempt: the arch is stable. 29

30. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2009 : Geodesic dome with reciprocal joints (Wooden sticks). 30
Busalla (Genova)

31. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2009 : Geodesic dome with reciprocal joints (Wooden sticks). 30
video

32. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2010 : Adobe and pisé warehouse. Foundation of stone. 31
Casei Gerola (Pavia)

33. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Composition of adobe bricks :
75% fine earth,
20% water,
5% lime and crushed straw
2010 : Adobe and pisé warehouse. Earthen bricks. 32

34. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2010 : Adobe and pisé warehouse. Pisé masonry.
Pisé composition :
65% earth and gravel,
20% water and chopped straw
33

35. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2010 : Adobe and pisé warehouse. Adobe masonry.
Adobe brick masonry and bamboo reinforcement
34

36. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2010 : Adobe and pisé warehouse. Plaster of earth-lime. 35

37. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2010 : Adobe and pisé warehouse. Wooden roof. 36

38. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2010 : Simple connection wooden bridge, built without knots and junctions.
Span = 9 m.
Maximum deflection = 4 m.
n. 27 wooden beams 2.3 m long. and
diameter = 10/12 cm
37
Bridge designed
by Leonardo da Vinci (1452 - 1519)
Novi Lig. (Alessandria)

39. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
382011 : Bamboo geodesic dome

40. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2011 : Bamboo geodesic dome 38
video

41. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2011 : Adobe barrel vault. 39

42. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
402011 : Adobe barrel vault.

43. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
412011 : Adobe barrel vault.

44. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2013 : Baking oven, base in straw-soil and adobe dome. 42

45. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
432013 : Baking oven, base in straw-soil and adobe dome.

46. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
442013 : Baking oven, base in straw-soil and adobe dome. Plaster of earth-lime.

47. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2013 : Baking oven, base in straw-soil and adobe dome. Switching on the oven. 45

48. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2014 : How to Build Bamboo Domes
Resistant structures by shape
46

49. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2014 : How to Build Bamboo Domes ( Domocaña ).
The lattice of bamboo strips will bend to form a dome.
Domical vault lowered
47

50. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2014 : How to Build Bamboo Domes ( Domocaña ).
Structural knot
Double curved dome with plaster coating.
48

51. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2014 : How to Build Bamboo Domes. 49
Double curved dome with plaster coating.

52. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2014 : How to Build Bamboo Domes.
Shelter
in
bamboo.
Bamboo
flooring
50

53. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2014 : How to Build Bamboo Domes ( Domocaña ).
Bamboo
coa3ng.
51

54. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2014 : How to Build Bamboo Domes, Möbius strip (open) in bamboo. 52
Theatrical performance in the city of Carrara
(Tuscany) at the “Marble Exhibition 2014”
Möbius strip (open).

55. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
53

56. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Field trials
2006-08 : How does the testing without instrumentation.
Laboratory tests
54

57. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2006-08 : Laboratory tests, compression tests. 55

58. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2006-08 : Laboratory tests, compression tests. 56

59. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2006-08 : Laboratory tests, compression tests. 57

60. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2006-08 : Laboratory tests, compression tests. 58
Average value = 35,26 / 71,57 kg/cm2

61. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2006-08 : Laboratory tests, tensile testing. 59

62. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2006-08 : Laboratory tests, tensile testing. 60

63. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2006-08 : Laboratory tests, tensile testing. 61

64. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2006-08 : Laboratory tests, tensile testing. 62
Average value = 4,83 / 7,06 kg/cm2

65. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2006-08 : Laboratory tests, bending tests. 63

66. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2006-08 : Laboratory tests, bending tests. 64

67. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2006-08 : Laboratory tests, bending tests. 65
Average value = 14,43 / 26,33 kg/cm2

68. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2006-08 : Laboratory tests, shear stress tests. 66

69. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2006-08 : Laboratory tests, shear stress tests. 67

70. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2006-08 : Laboratory tests, shear stress tests. 68

71. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2006-08 : Laboratory tests, shear stress tests. 69

72. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2006-08 : Laboratory tests, shear stress tests. 70
Average value = 1,45 kg/cm2 Average value = 0,82 kg/cm2

73. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2006-08 : Laboratory tests, cutting tests. 71

74. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2006-08 : Laboratory tests, cutting tests. 72

75. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2006-08 : Laboratory tests, cutting tests. 73
Average value = 10,75 / 17,81 kg/cm2

76. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
742006-08 : Laboratory tests, punching tests (resistance to static load).

77. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
752006-08 : Laboratory tests, punching tests (resistance to static load).

78. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADIProf. Arch. Massimo Corradi : Dipartimento di Scienze per l’Architettura – Scuola Politecnica / Università degli Studi di Genova
2006-08 : Laboratory tests, punching tests (resistance to static load). 76
Average value = 140,2 / 166,4 kg/cm2

79. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2006-08 : Laboratory tests, twisting tests. 77

80. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2006-08 : Laboratory tests, twisting tests. 78
Average value = 14,16 / 18,57 kg/cm2

81. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2006-08 : Compressed earth: breaking behaviour. 79

82. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2006-08 : Compressed earth: breaking behaviour.
Adobe masonry: a brick head without mortar. 80

83. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2006-08 : Compressed earth: breaking behaviour.
Adobe masonry: a brick head without mortar. 81

84. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2006-08 : Compressed earth: breaking behaviour.
Adobe masonry: two brick heads without mortar. 82

85. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2006-08 : Compressed earth: breaking behaviour.
Adobe masonry: two brick heads without mortar. 83

86. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2006-08 : Compressed earth: breaking behaviour.
Adobe masonry: two brick heads without mortar. 84

87. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2006-08 : Compressed earth: breaking behaviour.
Adobe masonry: two brick heads without mortar. 85

88. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2006-08 : Compressed earth: breaking behaviour.
Adobe masonry: two brick heads with lime mortar. 86

89. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2006-08 : Compressed earth: breaking behaviour.
Adobe masonry: two brick heads with lime mortar. 87

90. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2006-08 : Compressed earth: breaking behaviour.
Adobe masonry: two brick heads with lime mortar. 88

91. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
89
Adobe masonry: two brick heads with lime mortar.
2006-08 : Compressed earth: breaking behaviour.
Adobe masonry: two brick heads with lime mortar.

92. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2006-08 : Compressed earth: breaking behaviour.
Adobe masonry with filling earth-lime.
90

93. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2006-08 : Compressed earth: breaking behaviour.
Adobe masonry with filling earth-lime. 91

94. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2006-08 : Compressed earth: breaking behaviour.
Adobe masonry with filling earth-lime. 92

95. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
93

96. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Build a straw house: model for studying.94

97. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Build a straw house: design, materials and “ingredients”.95

98. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Build a straw house: tracing foundations.96

99. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Build a straw house: realization of earth bricks (adobe).97

100. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Build a straw house: realization of earth bricks (adobe).
Series 1: earth (63%), water (20%), cow manure (10%), clay (7%)
Series 2: earth (55%), water (20%), cow manure (20%), lime (5%)
Series 3: earth (65%), water (20%), cow manure (10%), lime (5%)
Series 4: earth (65%), water (20%), cow manure (10%), lime (5%)
Series 5: earth (53%), water (20%), cow manure (20%), clay (7%)
Series 6: earth (70%), water (20%), cow manure (05%), lime (5%)
98

101. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Build a straw house: realization of earth bricks (adobe).99

102. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Build a straw house: compression resistance tests.
Best Compound: Series 4
100

103. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Build a straw house: foundation excavation.101

104. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Build a straw house: foundation excavation.102

105. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Build a straw house: foundation excavation.103

106. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Build a straw house: laying of drainage with average gravel.104

107. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Build a straw house: foundations, brick masonry and lime-filling.105

108. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Build a straw house: foundations, brick masonry and lime-filling.
External drainage with average gravel.
106

109. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Insulation of the floor with clay pots
Build a straw house: foundations, brick masonry and lime-filling.107

110. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Build a straw house: foundations, brick masonry and lime-filling.
Internal drainage with average gravel.
108

111. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Wood connectors for positioning straw bales
Build a straw house: foundations, brick masonry and lime-filling.109

112. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Build a straw house: vertical masonry base.
Straw
bale
wood
connectors
110

113. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Build a straw house: vertical masonry base.111

114. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Build a straw house: tying bales of straw.112
Straw bales: dimensions 50x40x100 cm

115. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Build a straw house: laying straw bales.113

116. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Build a straw house: laying straw bales.114

117. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Build a straw house: masonry of straw bales.115

118. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Build a straw house: masonry of straw bales.116

119. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Build a straw house: masonry of straw bales.117

120. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Build a straw house: masonry of straw bales
and fixtures (brick and lime mortar).118

121. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Build a straw house: plane of the roof support (wooden planks).
119

122. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Build a straw house: plane of the roof support (lime mortar screed).120

123. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Build a straw house: plane of the roof support (wooden planks).121

124. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Build a straw house: plane of the roof support (wooden planks).122

125. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Build a straw house: wooden beam of the roof support.123

126. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Build a straw house: wooden roof and iron chain.124

127. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Build a straw house: wooden roof and iron chain.125

128. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Build a straw house: roof insulation with sheep wool.
wool mattresses
126

129. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Build a straw house: roof insulation with sheep wool.
Copper roof side finish
127

130. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Build a straw house: adobe tympanum.128

131. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Build a straw house: masonry of straw (no wood).129
No GREB construction of straw bales.
Support structures are straw bales !

132. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Build a straw house: plaster of earth and lime (grip).130

133. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Build a straw house: plaster of earth and lime (colorings).131

134. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Build a straw house: plaster of earth and lime.132

135. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Build a straw house: plaster of earth and lime.133

136. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Build a straw house: plaster of earth and lime.134

137. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Build a straw house: plaster of earth and lime.135

138. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Build a straw house: the architects of this result.136

139. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Build a straw house: the architects of this result.137

140. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Build a straw house: the architects of this result.138

141. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
LANDSCAPE DESIGN:
Educational workshops of naturalistic engineering 139

142. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2008: Construction of a wooden grid (wood lattice). 140

143. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2009: Construction of a wooden grid.
Step 1: area preparation. 141

144. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2009: Construction of a wooden grid.
Step 2: laying of stands, longitudinal and transversal beams. 142

145. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2009: Construction of a wooden grid.
Step 2: laying of stands, longitudinal and transversal beams. 143

146. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2009: Construction of a wooden grid.
Step 2: laying of stands, longitudinal and transversal beams. 144

147. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2009: Construction of a wooden grid.
Step 3: filling meshes with the earth. 145

148. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2009: Weir (a small dam) in the creek. 146

149. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2009: Weir (a small dam) in the creek.
Wooden beam system and filling of crushed stone. 147

150. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2009: Weir (a small dam) in the creek.
Joints of beams and binding with natural cordage. 148

151. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2010: Weir in the creek. 149

152. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2012: Slope protection: timber faggot. 150

153. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2012: Slope protection: timber faggot. 151

154. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2012: Slope protection: timber bundle (faggot). 152

155. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2012: Slope protection: timber faggot and stone wall with earth and lime mortar.
Lime-mortar: 8% lime, 25% water, 67% sifted earth.
153

156. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2013: Reinforcement of the slope with double palisade.
Vertical, longitudinal and transversal wooden poles system, bonded together, with stone filling.154

157. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2013: Slope protection: timber faggot and wood lattice. 155

158. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2013: Slope protection: timber faggot and wall with jute bags and earth filling. 156

159. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2013: Protection with wood railing and bundle of wood. 157

160. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2013: Stone flooring and mortar of earth-lime.
Lime-mortar: 5% lime, 25% water, 70% sifted earth. 158

161. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2014: Reinforcement of the slope with double palisade.
Vertical, longitudinal and transversal wooden poles system, bonded together, with stone filling.159

162. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2014: Reinforcement of the slope with double palisade.
Vertical, longitudinal and transversal wooden poles system, bonded together, with stone filling.160

163. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2014: Reinforcement of the slope with double palisade.
Vertical, longitudinal and transversal wooden poles system, bonded together, with stone filling.161

164. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2014: Reinforcement of the slope with double palisade.
Vertical, longitudinal and transversal wooden poles system, bonded together, with stone filling.162

165. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2014: Reinforcement of the slope with double palisade.
Vertical, longitudinal and transversal wooden poles system, bonded together, with stone filling.163

166. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2014: Reinforcement of the slope with double palisade.
Vertical, longitudinal and transversal wooden poles system, bonded together, with stone filling.164

167. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2014: Reinforcement of the slope with double palisade.
Wooden railing. 165

168. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2014: Stone wall without mortar.
Step 1: disassembly collapsed wall. 166

169. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2014: Stone wall without mortar.
Step 2: wall assembly. 167

170. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2014: Stone wall without mortar.
Step 3: wall completed, in balance without the use of mortar. 168

171. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2014: Stone wall without mortar.
Step 4: finishing the top floor with earth. 169

172. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2014: Finishing the top floor with earth. 170

173. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2015: Naturalistic engineering works. 171

174. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2015: Wooden staircase construction: palisade, stone filling and floor in compressed earth. 172

175. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2015: Wooden staircase construction: palisade, stone filling and floor in compressed earth. 173

176. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2015: Small wooden bridge. 174

177. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2015: Left: water collection channel, rock bottom and earth-lime. Right: wood railing. 175

178. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2015: Stone wall without mortar. Disassembly collapsed wall
and assembling a new stone wall without mortar. 176

179. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2015: Stone wall without mortar. Disassembly collapsed wall
and assembling a new stone wall without mortar. 177

180. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2015: New stone wall without mortar. 178

181. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2015: Stone wall with lime mortar. 179

182. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2016: Stone wall without mortar. Disassembly collapsed wall
and assembling a new stone wall without mortar.
Stone filling (drainage)
180

183. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2016: Stone wall without mortar. Disassembly collapsed wall
and assembling a new stone wall without mortar.
Carrying a heavy stone (400 kg)
181

184. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2016: New stone wall without mortar. 182

185. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2016: New stone wall without mortar. 183

186. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2016: New stone wall without mortar. 184

187. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2017: New stone wall without mortar. 185

188. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2017: New stone wall without mortar with grand staircase. 186

189. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2017: Wooden bridge with masonry abutments. 187

190. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2017: Wooden bridge with masonry abutments. 188

191. Lab.MAC
Laboratory of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2017: Wooden bridge with masonry abutments.
Span = 3.5 m
Beams: n. 4 dim. 25x25 cm / Plate, thickness = 5,5 cm
Maximum load = 2.000 kg / m2
189

192. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
ETHIOPIA:
for a material, social, organic and jovial architecture

193. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
For a material, social, organic and jovial architecture
191
Build between people, with people, for people.

194. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Ropi (Ethiopia).
Massimo Corradi and Lorenzo Fontana have promoted
several workshops on the theme of earthen construction,
open to students and graduates. The goal is the personal
growth of the participants and the start of a participatory
construction process.
For a material, social, organic and jovial architecture
192

195. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Ropi (Ethiopia): adobe silos for grain.
Ropi is a village of the Siraro region, in the central part
of Ethiopia, located 50 km west of Hawassa. Hawassa
(Amharic: አዋሳ) is a city in Ethiopia, on the shores of
Lake Awasa in the Great Rift Valley. It is located 285 km
south of Addis Ababa (አዲስ አበባ) through the city of
Debre Zeit (ደብረ ዘይት).
Ropi
Hawassa
Hawassa
★
★
Addis Ababa
★
★
Ropi
★
193

196. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Ropi (Ethiopia): adobe silos for grain, the project.
Transmission of knowledge only by means of the drawn image.
194

197. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Ropi (Ethiopia): adobe silos for grain, make earth blocks (adobe). 195

198. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Ropi (Ethiopia): adobe silos for grain,
build substructures with earth and lime.
196

199. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Ropi (Ethiopia): adobe silos for grain, build substructure. 197
Adobe foundations and “reticular lattice” (tensile strength)
made with natural fiber ropes.
This is a local straw silos, now it no longer exist
because it has been ... eaten by donkeys.

200. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Ropi (Ethiopia): adobe silos for grain, check the dome curvature. 198

201. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Ropi (Ethiopia): adobe silos for grain, adobe masonry. 199

202. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Ropi (Ethiopia): adobe silos for grain, build with people. 200

203. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Ropi (Ethiopia): adobe silos for grain, the dome nearly complete. 201

204. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Ropi (Ethiopia): adobe silos for grain, build with people. 202

205. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Ropi (Ethiopia): adobe silos for grain, the dome is over. 203

206. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Ropi (Ethiopia): build arches, vaults and domes. 204

207. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Kachachullo (Ethiopia): oven to bake the bricks. 205

208. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Kachachullo (Ethiopia): oven to bake the bricks. 206

209. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Ropi (Ethiopia): we build our home,
rectangular building in adobe (Korkorobet).
207

210. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
208
Ropi (Ethiopia): we build our home,
rectangular building in adobe (Korkorobet).

211. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Ropi (Ethiopia): we build our home, plaster of earth and lime. 209

212. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Ropi (Ethiopia): we build our home,
plaster of earth and lime, sheet metal roof.
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213. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Ropi (Ethiopia): we build our home,
plaster of earth and lime, sheet metal roof.
211
Paint the exterior and interior masonry to give life to the home.

214. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2009 Ropi (Ethiopia): prototype of vernacular building (Gojobet). 212

215. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2009 Ropi (Ethiopia): prototype of vernacular building (Gojobet).
Adobe masonry and buttresses
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216. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2009 Ropi (Ethiopia): prototype of vernacular building (Gojobet).
Traditional thatched roof
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217. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2009 Hawassa (Ethiopia): prototype of wicker and earth dome. 215

218. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2009 Hawassa (Ethiopia): prototype of wicker and earth dome. 216

219. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2009 Hawassa (Ethiopia): prototype of wicker and earth dome. 217

220. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2009 Hawassa (Ethiopia): prototype of wicker and earth dome. 218

221. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2010 Ropi (Ethiopia): training center. 219

222. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2010 Ropi (Ethiopia): training center,
draw the geometry and build substructures.
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223. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2010 Ropi (Ethiopia): training center, adobe masonry. 221

224. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2010 Ropi (Ethiopia): training center,
plaster of earth and lime, wooden roof.
222

225. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2010 Ropi (Ethiopia): training center, traditional straw cover. 223

226. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2010 Ropi (Ethiopia): training center, coloring the plaster. 224

227. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2010 Ropi (Ethiopia): training center, completed. 225

228. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2011 Ropi (Ethiopia): build a kindergarten for children. 226
That was our dream ... and we’ve turned it into reality !

229. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2011 Ropi (Ethiopia): build a kindergarten for children,
kneading the earth.
227

230. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2011 Ropi (Ethiopia): build a kindergarten for children, adobe. 228
Brick (Adobe) production:
formwork •
filling with earth •
compaction of the earth •
finishing the brick surface •
removal of the formwork •
drying of bricks •

231. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2011 Ropi (Ethiopia): build a kindergarten for children,
adobe masonry.
229

232. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2011 Ropi (Ethiopia): build a kindergarten for children,
adobe masonry.
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233. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2011 Ropi (Ethiopia): build a kindergarten for children,
lift the roof support wooden pole.
231

234. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2011 Ropi (Ethiopia): build a kindergarten for children,
traditional wooden roof.
232

235. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2011 Ropi (Ethiopia): build a kindergarten for children,
traditional wooden roof.
233

236. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2011 Ropi (Ethiopia): build a kindergarten for children,
coloring the plaster.
234

237. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2011 Ropi (Ethiopia): build a kindergarten for children,
traditional wooden roof and straw.
235

238. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2011 Ropi (Ethiopia): build a kindergarten for children,
traditional wooden roof and straw.
236

239. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2011 Ropi (Ethiopia): build a kindergarten for children,
traditional wooden roof and straw.
A small kindergarten for children
237
The joy of seeing children playing in kindergarten was immense.

240. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2011 Ropi (Ethiopia): build a kindergarten for children. 238
Our dream turned into reality !

241. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2011 Ropi (Ethiopia): build a kindergarten for children. 239
Our dream turned into reality !

242. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2012 Ropi (Ethiopia): build a traditional house (Gojobet). 240

243. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2012 Ropi (Ethiopia): build a traditional house (Gojobet). 241

244. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2012 Ropi (Ethiopia): construction of a well to clean rainwater. 242

245. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2012 Ropi (Ethiopia): construction of a well to clean rainwater,
wooden roof.
243

246. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2012 Ropi (Ethiopia): building a bread oven. 244

247. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2012 Ropi (Ethiopia): building a bread oven. 245

248. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2012 Ropi (Ethiopia): building a bread oven, substructures. 246

249. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2012 Ropi (Ethiopia): building a bread oven, adobe masonry. 247

250. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2012 Ropi (Ethiopia): building a bread oven, adobe masonry. 248

251. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2012 Ropi (Ethiopia): building a bread oven, adobe masonry. 249

252. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2012 Ropi (Ethiopia): building a bread oven, adobe masonry. 250

253. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2012 Ropi (Ethiopia): building a bread oven, adobe masonry. 251

254. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2012 Ropi (Ethiopia): building a bread oven,
adobe masonry, sheet metal roof.
252

255. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2012 Webedidika (Ethiopia): prayer building,
adobe masonry and sheet metal roof.
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256. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
2013 Ropi (Ethiopia): community center,
masonry of adobe, plaster of earth and lime.
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257. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
Special thanks to: Sara Eriche, Daniel Fida, Luca Filattiera, Lorenzo Fontana, Francesco Frassinelli, Antonio Mazza
Luca Pozzati, Davide Pedemonte, Mirko Vagge and students of the School of Architecture / University of Genoa … and
thank you to all those who have enabled the achievement of these results.
« In order to regain youth, it is only necessary to repeat the follies »
(Oscar Wilde)
Thanks for your attention.
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258. Lab.MAC
Laboratory / Atelier of Applied Mechanics
dAD
department of Architecture and Design
Polytechnic School - University of Genoa
Prof. Arch. MASSIMO CORRADI
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