Megahed, N A (2017) Understanding kinetic architecture: Typology, classification, and design strategy. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 13(2), pp. 130-146. ISSN 1745-2007
Abstract
The objective of this research is to understand kinetic architecture and propose a conceptual framework for kinetic classification and design strategies. A thorough understanding of kinetic systems that are relevant to architecture and their usage is important, because it enables architects to think about the major aspects of kinetics and explore their potential for architectural applications. In this context, the research presents a methodology for the definition and classification of different terms, concepts, and approaches in kinetic architecture. Moreover, it develops a framework of design strategies to identify different kinetic phases based on the main issues concerning the design, construction, and maintenance. This demonstrates how the process of designing kinetic architecture can effectively predict the challenges and problems before the actual kinetic systems are constructed and installed in the buildings. The objective of this research is to understand kinetic architecture and propose a conceptual framework for kinetic classification and design strategies. A thorough understanding of kinetic systems that are relevant to architecture and their usage is important, because it enables architects to think about the major aspects of kinetics and explore their potential for architectural applications. In this context, the research presents a methodology for the definition and classification of different terms, concepts, and approaches in kinetic architecture. Moreover, it develops a framework of design strategies to identify different kinetic phases based on the main issues concerning the design, construction, and maintenance. This demonstrates how the process of designing kinetic architecture can effectively predict the challenges and problems before the actual kinetic systems are constructed and installed in the buildings.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | typology; architecture; design; dynamic; kinetic; classification; strategy; architectural engineering; construction |
| Index terms: | design strategy, strategy, architect, architectural engineering, methodology, conceptual framework |
| Subjects: | design practice, theoretical framing, management, research methods, design methods, profession |
| Topics: | Design Practice, Business Strategy, Research Practice, Roles and Professions |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTA |
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