Flexible and sustainable building components through kerf patterns

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Gatóo, A., Koronaki, A., Al Asali, M.W., Bukauskas, A., Gin, Y., Shah, D.U., Wiegand, E. and Ramage, M.H. (2020). Flexible and sustainable building components through kerf patterns. IASS 2020/21 Surrey Symposium: Bio-based concepts inspiring the spatial structures and architecture of the next generation. International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures (IASS).
AuthorsGatóo, A., Koronaki, A., Al Asali, M.W., Bukauskas, A., Gin, Y., Shah, D.U., Wiegand, E. and Ramage, M.H.
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Abstract

Populations in cities are increasing, the way we live is changing, and climate change is at the forefront of the architectural agenda. There is an urgent need to develop sustainable and flexible spaces for future urban housing. This paper examines the potential for using engineered timber, a renewable material that stores carbon, for the production of flexible housing. The paper focuses on kerfing, a cutting method that can turn flat rigid panels into foldable or curved elements. This project aims to develop light and flexible folded partitions that address the challenges of affordability and sustainability for our future cities.

Keywordsaffordability; flexibility; folded structures; housing; kerf; kerfing; morphology; patterns; sustainability; timber panels
Year2020
JournalProceedings of IASS Annual Symposia, IASS 2020/21 Surrey Symposium
PublisherInternational Association for Shell and Spatial Structures (IASS)
ISSN2518-6582
Web address (URL)https://www.ingentaconnect.com/contentone/iass/piass/2020/00002020/00000005/art00007
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