Christelle El Feghali
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About
Christelle El Feghali is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of computational design, robotic fabrication, and circular construction. Her work fundamentally reimagines how we can build sustainably by transforming waste into structural assets. Her primary research areas include digital fabrication, timber reuse, and bio-based composite materials. El Feghali’s major contribution is the development of the "Embraced Wood" method, a groundbreaking circular construction technique that creates long-span composite beams from unprocessed reclaimed timber, natural fibers, and clay. By leveraging computational design and robotic fabrication, her workflow evaluates the unique structural, material, and geometric properties of salvaged wood pieces of unknown origin, making their reuse viable and efficient. This approach directly addresses the construction industry’s waste crisis, expanding the availability of wood without harvesting new trees. Her most-cited paper (2024) has already garnered 16 citations, signaling strong interest from the sustainable architecture and digital fabrication communities. El Feghali’s work is notable for its practical, scalable solution to urban mining, offering a tangible path toward a regenerative built environment. Her research is essential reading for students and professionals seeking to merge advanced digital tools with ecological responsibility.
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