Sandra Nunes
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About
Sandra Nunes is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of digital fabrication and construction materials, with a primary focus on expanding the architectural possibilities of concrete through robotic technologies. Her work centers on the tectonics of digitally fabricated concrete, particularly through the innovative application of robotic hot-wire cutting for producing expanded polystyrene (EPS) formwork. Nunes’ major contributions include demonstrating how this technique can achieve unprecedented geometric complexity, surface texture, and material efficiency in lightweight prefabricated concrete elements. Her most-cited papers—"The Tectonics of Digitally Fabricated Concrete" (2018, 6 citations) and "Expanding the Material Possibilities of Lightweight Prefabrication in Concrete Through Robotic Hot-Wire Cutting" (2015, 5 citations)—are foundational in establishing a new design-to-production workflow that challenges conventional formwork methods. By systematically exploring form, texture, and composition, Nunes has opened up new avenues for sustainable, customized concrete construction, bridging the gap between digital design and physical materiality. Her work is widely recognized for its technical rigor and creative vision, making her a key voice in the emerging field of robotic construction.
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