Adaptive Morphologies: Toward a Morphogenesis of Material Construction

Ramirez-Figueroa, Carolina; Dade‐Robertson, Martyn; Hernán, Luis

doi:10.52842/conf.acadia.2013.051

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“…However, research in this area was not badged under the concept of adaptability, but has direct relevance in the adaptation of buildings (Agha, 2016). It could be argued that its relevance is more in the skin, space and stuff layers (Rodden and Benford, 2003; Wang, 2010), but the use of biological agents and other systems can also have an impact in the structural layers as well (Ramirez-Figuero et al , 2016).…”

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“…First, is our focus on inherent characteristics (embedded within building materials and components) or imposed changes to a building? The equipping of buildings with inherent capabilities to change has been the focus of intelligent/smart systems research in buildings over the years (Clements-Croome, 2013; Wang, 2010; Weng and Agarwal, 2012) and, more recently, the use of biological agents to alter the properties of building components (Ramirez-Figuero et al , 2016). But they also relate to pre-configured adaptive capacity that is built in at the design stage (Beadle et al , 2008).…”

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A critical review of the developments in building adaptability

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Kamara

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This paper provides a critical review of developments in the adaptability of buildings. Its purpose is to determine the current ‘state-of-the-art’, describe current thinking and trends in research and practice, and identify issues and gaps that further research can address. It provides a basis for a scientific and practical understanding of the interdependencies across different design criterion. The paper increases the awareness of architects, engineers, clients and users on the importance of adaptability and its role in lowering impacts over the lifecycle of buildings as part of the infrastructure system.\ud This paper draws mainly from the literature as its source of evidence. These were identified from established databases and search engines (e.g. Scopus, ISI Web of Knowledge and Google Scholar) using key words such as adaptability, adaptable, adaptation, and flexibility. Over 80 sources including books, journal papers, conference proceedings, research reports and doctoral theses covering the period 1990 to 2017 were reviewed and categorised. An inductive approach was used to critically review and categorise these publications and develop a framework for analysis.\ud The concept of adaptability includes many dimensions which can broadly fall into two categories: changes to buildings and user adaptations to buildings. However, previous research has mostly focused on the former, with many attempts to identify building attributes that facilitate adaptability, and some considerations for its assessment. Key areas that have not been adequately addressed and which require further research include: user/occupant adaptations, cost, benefits and implications of various adaptability measures, and the development of a standardised assessment methodology that could aid in decision making in the design stage of buildings.\ud The adaptability strategies considered in this review focused mainly on building components and systems, and did not include the contribution of intelligent and smart/biological systems. The coverage is further limited in scope due to the period considered (1990-2017) and the exclusion of terms such as “retrofit” and “refurbishment” from the review. However, the findings provide a solid basis for further research in the areas identified above. It identifies research issues and gaps in knowledge between the defined needs and current state-of-the-art on adaptive building for both research and practice.\ud This paper is a review of research into a highly topical subject, given the acknowledged need to adapt buildings over their lifecycle to environmental, economic or social changes. It provides further insights on the dimensions of adaptability and identifies areas for further research that will contribute to the development of robust tools for the assessment of building adaptability, which will enhance the decision-making process of building design and the development of a more sustainable built environment

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