Publications

2023

  1. Design of sound absorptive metamaterials with shared waveguides by means of numerical analysis and analytical modeling
    Vidhya Rajendran, T. Méndez Echenagucia, and Andy Piacsek
    In Forum Acusticum 2023 - Acoustics for a green world 11-15 september 2023
  2. Effect of eccentricity on sensing in spider web inspired cable nets
    T.C.P. Masmeijer, T. Méndez Echenagucia, J. Slavič, R. Loendersloot, and E. Habtour
    In EURODYN 2023 - XII International Conference on Structural Dynamics 2-5 july 2023
  3. Impacts of air cavities on hygrothermal performance of retrofitted timber frame assemblies in six US climates
    Carolina Recart, T. Méndez Echenagucia, and Carrie Sturts Dossick
    In ASCE International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering 2-5 july 2023
  4. On the tradeoffs between embodied and operational carbon in building envelope design: The impact of local climates and energy grids
    T. Méndez Echenagucia, Teresa Moroseos, and Christopher Meek
    Energy and Buildings 2-5 july 2023

2022

  1. Design of broadband Helmholtz resonator arrays using the radiation impedance method
    Vidhya Rajendran, Andy Piacsek, and T. Méndez Echenagucia
    The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 2-5 july 2022

2021

  1. Ultralight formwork system for thin, textile-reinforced concrete shells
    T. Van Mele, T. Méndez Echenagucia, D. Pigram, A. Liew, and P. Block
    2-5 july 2021
  2. Thin Helmholtz resonators for a broadband acoustic metamaterial
    V. Rajendran, Andy Piacsek, and T. Méndez Echenagucia
    In Acoustic Society of America 2021 Annual Meeting Dec 2021
  3. Minimizing Radiated Sound Power through Geometric Stiffness in Mass Timber Floor Systems
    N. Brown, and T. Méndez Echenagucia
    In Acoustic Society of America 2021 Annual Meeting Dec 2021
  4. A three-dimensional approach to the Extended Limit Analysis of Reinforced Masonry
    David López López, Pere Roca, Andrew Liew, T. Méndez Echenagucia, Tom Van Mele, and Philippe Block
    Structures Dec 2021
  5. Designing for low emissions
    T. Méndez Echenagucia, and C. Meek
    Dec 2021

2020

  1. Design of efficient low-frequency sound absorbers using an array of Helmholtz Resonators
    V. Rajendran, T. Méndez Echenagucia, and Andy Piacsek
    In Acoustic Society of America 2020 Annual Meeting Dec 2020
  2. A performance-based optimization approach for diffusive surface topology design
    Louena Shtrepi, T. Méndez Echenagucia, Elena Badino, and Arianna Astolfi
    Building Acoustics Oct 2020
  3. Computational Design: Acoustic shells for Ancient Theatres
    G. Bouvet, L. Shtrepi, E. Bo, T. Méndez Echenagucia, and A. Astolfi
    In Forum Acusticum Jun 2020

2019

  1. A Cable-Net and Fabric Formwork System for the Construction of Concrete Shells: Design, Fabrication and Construction of a Full Scale Prototype
    T. Méndez Echenagucia, Dave Pigram, Andrew Liew, Tom Van Mele, and Philippe Block
    Structures Jun 2019
  2. Investigating the importance of geometrical accuracy in acoustic simulations: A comparison of NURBS and mesh-based approaches
    T. Méndez Echenagucia, Louena Shtrepi, Elena Badino, and Arianna Astolfi
    In Proceedings of the International Symposium on Room Acoustics Sep 2019
  3. Optimizing diffusive surface topology through a performance-based design approach
    Louena Shtrepi, T. Méndez Echenagucia, Elena Badino, and Arianna Astolfi
    In Proceedings of the International Symposium on Room Acoustics Sep 2019

2018

  1. A prototype of a thin, textile-reinforced concrete shell built using a novel, ultra-lightweight, flexible formwork system
    T. Van Mele, T. Méndez Echenagucia, D. Pigram, A. Liew, and P. Block
    Mar 2018
  2. Assessment of the airborne sound insulation from mobility vibration measurements; a hybrid experimental numerical approach
    N.B. Roozen, Q. Leclère, D. Urbán, T. Méndez Echenagucia, P. Block, M. Rychtárikovà, and C. Glorieux
    Journal of Sound and Vibration Mar 2018
  3. Full-scale prototype of a cable-net and fabric formed concrete thin-shell roof
    T. Méndez Echenagucia, D. Pigram, A. Liew, T. Van Mele, and P. Block
    In Proceedings of the IASS Symposium 2018 Jul 2018

2017

  1. Beyond Mining - Urban Growth: The architectural innovation of cultivated resources through appropriate engineering
    D. Hebel, P. Block, F. Heisel, and T. Méndez Echenagucia
    Jul 2017
  2. Improving scattering surface design with rapid feedback by integrating parametric models and acoustic simulation
    Louena Shtrepi, Jessica Menichelli, Arianna Astolfi, T. Mendez Echenagucia, and Marco C. Masoero
    The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America Jul 2017
  3. NEST HiLo: Investigating lightweight construction and adaptive energy systems
    P. Block, A. Schlueter, D. Veenendaal, J. Bakker, M. Begle, I. Hischier, J. Hofer, P. Jayathissa, I. Maxwell, T. Méndez Echenagucia, Z. Nagy, D. Pigram, B Svetozarevic, R. Torsing, J. Verbeek, A. Willmann, and G.P. Lydon
    Journal of Building Engineering Jul 2017

2016

  1. Form finding and structural analysis of a freeform stone vault
    T. Van Mele, A. Mehrotra, T. Méndez Echenagucia, U. Frick, E. Augustynowicz, J. Ochsendorf, M. DeJong, and P. Block
    In Proceedings of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures (IASS) Symposium 2016 Sep 2016
  2. Minimization of sound radiation in doubly curved shell structures by means of stiffness
    T. Méndez Echenagucia, B. Roozen, and P. Block
    In Proceedings of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures (IASS) Symposium 2016 Sep 2016
  3. The Armadillo Vault: Computational design and digital fabrication of a freeform stone shell
    M. Rippmann, T. Van Mele, M. Popescu, E. Augustynowicz, T. Méndez Echenagucia, C. Calvo Barentin, U. Frick, and P. Block
    In Advances in Architectural Geometry 2016 Sep 2016

2015

  1. The early design stage of a building envelope: Multi-objective search through heating, cooling and lighting energy performance analysis
    T. Méndez Echenagucia, Alfonso Capozzoli, Ylenia Cascone, and Mario Sassone
    Applied Energy Sep 2015
  2. Acoustic optimization of funicular shells
    T. Méndez Echenagucia, and Philippe Block
    In IASS 2015 Amsterdam Symposium: Future Visions Sep 2015

2014

  1. Computational Morphogenesis - Design of a free-form concrete shell
    Alberto Pugnale, T. Méndez Echenagucia, and Mario Sassone
    Sep 2014
  2. Genetic algorithms for structural design
    Rajan Filomeno Coelho, T. Méndez Echenagucia, Alberto Pugnale, and James Norman Richardson
    Sep 2014
  3. Computational Search in Architectural Design
    Tomas Mendez Echenagucia
    Sep 2014
  4. EDT , C 80 and G driven auditorium design
    T. Méndez Echenagucia, Mario Sassone, Arianna Astolfi, Louena Shtrepi, and Arthur Harten
    Building Acoustics Sep 2014
  5. Sound strength driven parametric design of an acoustic shell in a free field environment
    Marco Palma, Maddalena Sarotto, T. Méndez Echenagucia, Mario Sassone, and Arianna Astolfi
    Building Acoustics Sep 2014
  6. Multi-Objective Acoustic and Structural design of shell structures for concert halls
    T. Méndez Echenagucia, Mario Sassone, Arianna Astolfi, Louena Shtrepi, and Arthur Harten
    In Proceedings of the IASS-SLTE 2014 Symposium “Shells, Membranes and Spatial Structures: Footprints” Sep 2014
  7. The BRICKSHELL Meditation Centre : A Collaborative Masonry Project
    Shaghayegh Rajabzadeh, Mario Sassone, T. Méndez Echenagucia, Andrea Rosada, and Iasef Rian
    In Proceedings of the IASS-SLTE 2014 Symposium “Shells, Membranes and Spatial Structures: Footprints” Sep 2014

2013

  1. Sound strength driven parametric design of an acoustic shell in a free field environment
    Marco Palma, Maddalena Sarotto, T. Méndez Echenagucia, Mario Sassone, and Arianna Astolfi
    In International Symposium on Room Acoustics 2013 Sep 2013
  2. Interactive Design Methods for Complex Curved Reflectors in Concert Halls
    T. Méndez Echenagucia, Mario Sassone, Arianna Astolfi, Louena Shtrepi, and Arthur Harten
    In International Symposium on Room Acoustics 2013 Sep 2013
  3. EDT , C 80 and G driven auditorium design
    T. Méndez Echenagucia, Mario Sassone, Arianna Astolfi, Louena Shtrepi, and Arthur Harten
    In International Symposium on Room Acoustics 2013 Sep 2013
  4. NURBS and Mesh geometry in Room Acoustic Ray-tracing Simulation
    T. Méndez Echenagucia, Arianna Astolfi, Mario Sassone, Louena Shtrepi, and Arthur Van Der Harten
    In AIA-DAGA 2013 Conference on Acoustics Sep 2013

2012

  1. Multi-Objective Search in the Early Phase of Architectural Design
    T. Méndez Echenagucia, Mario Sassone, Arianna Astolfi, and Pierre-alain Croset
    In Structures and Architecture. Concepts, Application and Challenges Sep 2012
  2. Multi-Objective Optimization of Concrete Shells
    T. Méndez Echenagucia, Alberto Pugnale, and Mario Sassone
    In Structures and Architecture. Concepts, Application and Challenges Sep 2012
  3. Esplorazione Multi obiettivo nella progettazione acustica architettonica
    T. Méndez Echenagucia, Arianna Astolfi, Mario Sassone, Louena Shtrepi, and Arthur Van der Harten
    In Convegno nazionale AIA 2012 Sep 2012
  4. Multi-Objective Oriented Design of Shell Structures
    T. Méndez Echenagucia, and Mario Sassone
    In IASS-APCS Symposium 2012: From Spatial Structures to Space Structures Sep 2012

2010

  1. Herramientas Informáticas para la investigación y proyectos en el campo de la arquitectura y construcción: Caso de estudio, Sistema de Parasoles en Madera de Teca para fachadas de edificios de mediana altura.
    T. Méndez Echenagucia
    In XXVII Jornadas de Investigación del IDEC Jul 2010
  2. Sistema de Parasoles en Madera de Teca para fachadas de edificios de mediana altura: Caso de Estudio, edificios de oficina en Caracas.
    T. Méndez Echenagucia
    In XXVII Jornadas de Investigación del IDEC Jul 2010

2008

  1. Architectural acoustic and structural form
    T. Méndez Echenagucia, Arianna Astolfi, Maarten Jansen, and Mario Sassone
    Journal of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures Jul 2008
  2. Architectural, acoustic and structural form
    T. Méndez Echenagucia, Arianna Astolfi, Maarten Jansen, and Mario Sassone
    In The IASS-SLTE 2008 Symposium "Shell and Spatial Structures: New Materials and Technologies, New Designs and Innovations – A Sustainable Approach to Architectural and Structural Design" Jul 2008
  3. On the interaction between architecture and engineering: the acoustic optimization of a reinforced concrete shell
    Mario Sassone, T. Méndez Echenagucia, and Alberto Pugnale
    In Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Computation of Shell and Spatial Structures IASS-IACM 2008: “Spanning Nano to Mega” Jul 2008

2007

  1. Forma Architettonica, Acustica e Strutturale
    Tomas Mendez Echenagucia
    Jul 2007