Dialectic Form Finding of Passive and Adaptive Shading Enclosures
Form finding describes the process of finding a stable equilibrium shape for a system under a specific set of loads, for a set of boundary conditions and starting from an arbitrary initial geometry. However, form finding does not traditionally involve performance constraints such as energy-related c...
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| author | Sigrid Adriaenssens Landolf Rhode-Barbarigos Axel Kilian Olivier Baverel Victor Charpentier Matthew Horner Denisa Buzatu |
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| description | Form finding describes the process of finding a stable equilibrium shape for a system under a specific set of loads, for a set of boundary conditions and starting from an arbitrary initial geometry. However, form finding does not traditionally involve performance constraints such as energy-related criteria. Dialectic form finding is an extension of the process integrating energy-related design aspects. In this paper, dialectic form finding is employed as an approach for designing high performance architectural systems, driven by solar radiation control and structural efficiency. Two applications of dialectic form found shading enclosure structures, a passive and an active one, are presented. The first application example is a site-specific outdoor shading structure. The structure is based on a louver system designed to provide protection from ultraviolet radiation over a pre-defined target only when required, promoting natural lighting and ventilation. The second application example is a shape-shifting modular façade system that adapts its opacity in response to environmental fluctuations. The system can thus improve the environmental performance of a building. Moreover, the system explores elastic deformations for shape changes, reducing actuation requirements. These examples highlight the potential of the dialectic form-finding strategy for the design of high performance architectural integrated structures. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-c4b8d332c70a4278b17a8f90da5772e42022-12-22T02:53:11ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732014-08-01785201522010.3390/en7085201en7085201Dialectic Form Finding of Passive and Adaptive Shading EnclosuresSigrid Adriaenssens0Landolf Rhode-Barbarigos1Axel Kilian2Olivier Baverel3Victor Charpentier4Matthew Horner5Denisa Buzatu6Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544, USADepartment of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544, USASchool of Architecture, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544, USALaboratoire Navier/Géométrie Structure Architecture, Ecole des Ponts ParisTech, 6/8 Avenue Blaise Pascal, Champs sur Marne, F-77455 Marne la Vallee Cedex 2, FranceDepartment of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544, USADepartment of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544, USADepartment of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544, USAForm finding describes the process of finding a stable equilibrium shape for a system under a specific set of loads, for a set of boundary conditions and starting from an arbitrary initial geometry. However, form finding does not traditionally involve performance constraints such as energy-related criteria. Dialectic form finding is an extension of the process integrating energy-related design aspects. In this paper, dialectic form finding is employed as an approach for designing high performance architectural systems, driven by solar radiation control and structural efficiency. Two applications of dialectic form found shading enclosure structures, a passive and an active one, are presented. The first application example is a site-specific outdoor shading structure. The structure is based on a louver system designed to provide protection from ultraviolet radiation over a pre-defined target only when required, promoting natural lighting and ventilation. The second application example is a shape-shifting modular façade system that adapts its opacity in response to environmental fluctuations. The system can thus improve the environmental performance of a building. Moreover, the system explores elastic deformations for shape changes, reducing actuation requirements. These examples highlight the potential of the dialectic form-finding strategy for the design of high performance architectural integrated structures.http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/7/8/5201shadingactivepassiveform findingnumericalphysical |
| spellingShingle | Sigrid Adriaenssens Landolf Rhode-Barbarigos Axel Kilian Olivier Baverel Victor Charpentier Matthew Horner Denisa Buzatu Dialectic Form Finding of Passive and Adaptive Shading Enclosures Energies shading active passive form finding numerical physical |
| title | Dialectic Form Finding of Passive and Adaptive Shading Enclosures |
| title_full | Dialectic Form Finding of Passive and Adaptive Shading Enclosures |
| title_fullStr | Dialectic Form Finding of Passive and Adaptive Shading Enclosures |
| title_full_unstemmed | Dialectic Form Finding of Passive and Adaptive Shading Enclosures |
| title_short | Dialectic Form Finding of Passive and Adaptive Shading Enclosures |
| title_sort | dialectic form finding of passive and adaptive shading enclosures |
| topic | shading active passive form finding numerical physical |
| url | http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/7/8/5201 |
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