Abstract
This paper sets out to develop a principle on which a façade element can be deformed in shape. By
using a flexible structure with cables, small bars and inflatable tubes, which together form a woven
pattern, a 3D freedom of deformability results. The shape of the façade element can be manipulated
and deformed in shape at will. By studying the structure of the human skin, a pattern was discovered
and translated into a constructive principle. The façade element is capable of single curved and double
curved surfaces, both concave as well as convex. Moreover the different elements in the structure are constantly in equilibrium with each other. Through this; great freedom in form is achieved. This
principle will create many new possibilities in architectural design.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Paper presented at Adaptables2006 : International Conference on adaptable building structures, 3-5 July 2006, Eindhoven, The Netherlands |
| Editors | F.J.M. Scheublin, A.D.C. Pronk, A. Borgard, R. Houtman |
| Place of Publication | Eindhoven |
| Publisher | Technische Universiteit Eindhoven |
| Pages | 79-84 |
| Volume | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - 2006 |
| Event | ADAPTABLES 2006 : joint CIB, Tensinet, IASS International Conference on Adaptability in Design and Construction, July 3-5, 2006, Eindhoven, The Netherlands - Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, Netherlands Duration: 3 Jul 2006 → 5 Jul 2006 |
Conference
| Conference | ADAPTABLES 2006 : joint CIB, Tensinet, IASS International Conference on Adaptability in Design and Construction, July 3-5, 2006, Eindhoven, The Netherlands |
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| Country | Netherlands |
| City | Eindhoven |
| Period | 3/07/06 → 5/07/06 |
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Suma, A. B. (2006). 3D adaptable building skin : an invention for freedom in shape of façades. In F. J. M. Scheublin, A. D. C. Pronk, A. Borgard, & R. Houtman (Eds.), Paper presented at Adaptables2006 : International Conference on adaptable building structures, 3-5 July 2006, Eindhoven, The Netherlands (Vol. 2, pp. 79-84). Eindhoven: Technische Universiteit Eindhoven.