Christopher Voltl
Ph.D. in Architecture
Christopher is a doctoral candidate and researcher in Digital Architecture Research & Technologies (DART) at Taubman College, University of Michigan. His research expertise lies at the intersection of robotic additive manufacturing and computational design. Specifically, Christopher specializes in data-driven spatial 3D printing and advanced toolpath generation methodologies tailored for cellular structures within architectural applications.
The focal point of his research endeavors is to mitigate material wastage through the implementation of optimized material processes, thereby enhancing material utilization efficiency by directing resources exclusively where necessary.”
Christopher holds a Master of Science: Digital and Material Technologies from Taubman College and the U-M Rackham Graduate School at University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Architecture from Newschool of Architecture and Design.
Major Doctoral Advisors: Dr. Mania Aghaei Meibodi & Wes McGee
Minor Doctoral Advisor: Chinedum Okwudire
Publications
Aghaei Meibodi, Mania, Christopher Voltl and Ryan Craney. “Additive Thermoplastic Formwork for Freeform Concrete Columns.” Proceedings of the 40th Annual Conference of the Association of Computer Aided Design in Architecture (ACADIA) (2020): n. pag.
Conference Presentations
“Additive Thermoplastic Formwork for Freeform Concrete Columns,” Proceedings of the 40th Annual Conference of the Association of Computer Aided Design in Architecture, Online. November 2020
