Research

Investigation of fundamental integrative principles of form, structure and generative processes in nature, architecture and engineering. Development of research related design concepts, construction systems, processes and educational methods. Interdisciplinary research inspired by: the nature of materials and integrative processes; morphology; developmental biology; complexity theory; emergence; and natural systems theory.

Application

Research into architectural design and costruction applications.

Activities

• Director of Crossings Interdisciplinary De-Formation Research Unit, Azrieli School of Architecture and Urbanism
• Tedx Carleton U invited research presentation on the theme Ideas Driving Innovation: http://manuelbaez.pbworks.com/w/page/28875606/TEDx-presentation (2010)
• Recipient of Foundry Program Innovation Grant, Carleton University (2008)
• Scientifi c Advisory Committee Member of Wessex Institute of Technology, Southampton, UK

Book Publications

M. A. Báez (2009), “The Garden of Morphological Symmetry,” in Gyorgy Darvas, edit., Symmetry Culture and Science Journal, Symmetrion publishers, Budapest, Hungary (publication pending).

M. A. Báez (2007), “Crystal and Flame/Form and Process: the Morphology of the Amorphous,” in Nicoletta Sala, edit., Chaos and Complexity in the Arts and Architecture, Nova Science Publishers, Inc., New York.