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H. Pottmann, J. Wallner:
"Freeform architecture and discrete differential geometry";
in: "Discrete Geometry for Computer Imagery - DGCI 2017", 10502 Lecture Notes in Computer Science; W. Kropatsch, N. Artner, I. Janusch (ed.); Springer, 2017, (invited), ISBN: 978-3-319-66271-8, 3 - 8.

Freeform structures play an important role within contemporary architecture. While there is a wealth of excellent tools for the digital design of free-form geometry, the actual fabrication on the architectural scale is a big challenge. Key issues in this context are free-form surfaces composed of panels which can be manufactured at reasonable cost, and the geometry and statics of the support structure. The present article is an extended abstract of a talk on the close relation between geometric computing for free-form architecture and discrete differential geometry. It addresses topics such as skins from planar, in particular quadrilateral panels, geometry and statics of supporting structures, structures in force equilibrium.

http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-66272-5_1