Zawidzki Discrete Optimization in Architecture

Building Envelope
1. Auflage 2017
ISBN: 978-981-10-1391-1
Verlag: Springer Singapore
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 121 Seiten, eBook

Reihe: SpringerBriefs in Architectural Design and Technology

This book explores the extremely modular systems that meet two criteria: they allow the creation of structurally sound free-form structures, and they are comprised of as few types of modules as possible. Divided into two parts, it presents Pipe-Z (PZ) and Truss-Z (TZ) systems. PZ is more fundamental and forms spatial mathematical knots by assembling one type of unit (PZM). The shape of PZ is controlled by relative twists of a sequence of congruent PZMs. TZ is a skeletal system for creating free-form pedestrian ramps and ramp networks among any number of terminals in space. TZ structures are composed of four variations of a single basic unit subjected to affine transformations (mirror reflection, rotation and combination of both).

Zielgruppe

Professional/practitioner

Autoren/Hrsg.

Zawidzki, Machi

Inhaltsverzeichnis

The skin of a building.- Cellular Automaton-based Shading System (CASS).- Polarized Film Shading System in regular grids.- Prototypes.- Static solar shading of a free-form building with Shade-Z.

Über Autor(innen)

Dr. Machi Zawidzki’s doctoral research focused on various optimization methods based on CI for the fundamental problems of the architectural design: Functionality, Structure and Aesthetics. His research interests are in designing built environment, especially in ergonomics and architectural design.