Evolution of Construction Systems

Abstract

This chapter is going to deal with the evolution of structural systems; traditional structural systems, modern structural systems and more than traditional approach to the structural systems. Beyond this, even though this chapter is related with structural systems as an integral part of architectural design, it is also going to explore the link between culture, traditional structural techniques, and influence of culture, cultural beliefs and local materials, natural constraints as local available materials, climate effects and disaster risks as drivers affecting the evolution of structural systems. Structural principles of traditional construction techniques will be analyzed. The link between modern buildings and their structural systems and traditional construction techniques will be discussed by tracing modern buildings and structural systems in terms of their evolution. The subject matter will be approached in a descriptive manner. The examples given will be used to trace the link between past and present as a way of associating cultural effect with the architectural uniqueness.

Multi-criteria decision-making model to assess the sustainability of girders and trusses: Case study for roofs of sports halls

“…From natural materials such as stone and timber during ancient times, going through clay, stone and bricks and finally to steel and cement after the 18 th century. More recently, in the 20 th century, timber regained popularity thanks to the development of new technologies of production and proper preservation methods, as well as the application of high strength timber (Berge 2000, Deplazes 2005, Doran and Cather 2014, Vatan 2017. Current efforts in guaranteeing sustainable construction have posed a particular emphasis on the development of new technologies and new materials such as repurposed materials (Sieffert et al 2014).…”

Modeling the Evolution of Construction Solutions in Residential Buildings’ Thermal Comfort

“…For many years, construction was dependent on the existing natural resources in the different regions and in the prevailing climatic conditions [20,21]. In the last century, the use of regional natural materials was reduced, being massively replaced by brick and cement [21]. In addition to the materials, techniques have also evolved.…”