Innovative Trends in Academic Pavilions: Exploring Processes in Architecture

The article investigates ephemeral pavilions developed by universities worldwide, analyzing the geographical distribution, the uses, and the context of development of these structures, besides exploring trends in design, materials, and application of biomimicry. The study utilized bibliographical research, data compilation, and mapping through the MyMaps platform. Among the 61 pavilions studied, the results revealed that most were developed between 2013 and 2019, as a result of workshops and annual programs that used wood and bamboo as the main construction materials. From this sample, only a portion adopted biomimetic principles as inspiration in their design and construction process, evidencing the effectiveness of biomimicry as a sustainable and innovative approach for experimental pavilion construction. The wide range of findings highlights the versatility of the pavilionar typology and its use in the academic environment as a learning construction site. Thus, this study contributes to the understanding and dissemination of this practice in architecture.