2010
DOI: 10.2495/dn100421
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Elastic architecture: nature inspired pliable structures

Abstract: At the interfaces of our mostly stationary architecture and surrounding nature we need to make constructions adaptable to ambient changes. Adaptability as a structural response to changing climate conditions, such as the intensity and direction of sun radiation, can be realised with deployable systems. These systems are often based on the combination of stiff compression members and soft tension members connected with hinges and rollers. Deployable systems in nature are often based on flexibility. This can be … Show more

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“…The focus of this study is the optimisation of deployable systems in architecture using bio-inspired solutions. Aiming for an increase in adaptability and energy efficiency, as well as reducing weight and maintenance costs, the authors started a screening process, in which promising biological concept generators with high potential for translation into technical applications were identified and analysed [2,[5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13]. Nastic plant movements, whose motion patterns are morphologically predetermined and show clearly defined actuating elements and mechanics have been of special interest.…”
Section: Biological Role Modelmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…The focus of this study is the optimisation of deployable systems in architecture using bio-inspired solutions. Aiming for an increase in adaptability and energy efficiency, as well as reducing weight and maintenance costs, the authors started a screening process, in which promising biological concept generators with high potential for translation into technical applications were identified and analysed [2,[5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13]. Nastic plant movements, whose motion patterns are morphologically predetermined and show clearly defined actuating elements and mechanics have been of special interest.…”
Section: Biological Role Modelmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…leaves, petals). Even though the term 'hinge' is commonly used in the literature to 5 Author to whom any correspondence should be addressed.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Mimicking nature also enabled designers to achieve the dynamic transformation of curved creases from a flat state and take advantage of intermediate states leading to the end shape [ 19 , 20 , 21 ]. The introduction of additive manufacturing in digital fabrication aided the expansion of similar ideas into the polymer domain, providing the design process with flexibility [ 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…An excellent example is the fold-flap system present in the flower of the Bird-of-Paradise (Strelitzia reginae, Fig. 10, Lienhard et al, 2009Lienhard et al, , 2010Poppinga et al, 2010a,b). The flower of S. reginae has evolved a special landing platform -the perch- (Fig.…”
Section: External Actuation and Elastic Architecturementioning
confidence: 99%
“…11). These simulations allow for a detailed understanding of the abstracted systems, a mechanical analysis of developing stresses and strains under deformation and an evaluation of the potential technical applicability of the structures (Lienhard et al, 2009(Lienhard et al, , 2010Poppinga et al, 2010a). The technical implementations of such systems are for example façade-shading systems (Fig.…”
Section: External Actuation and Elastic Architecturementioning
confidence: 99%