Flexible and sustainable building components through kerf patterns
Conference paper
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).
Authors | Gatóo, A., Koronaki, A., Al Asali, M.W., Bukauskas, A., Gin, Y., Shah, D.U., Wiegand, E. and Ramage, M.H. |
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Type | Conference paper |
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. |
Keywords | affordability; flexibility; folded structures; housing; kerf; kerfing; morphology; patterns; sustainability; timber panels |
Year | 2020 |
Journal | Proceedings of IASS Annual Symposia, IASS 2020/21 Surrey Symposium |
Publisher | International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures (IASS) |
ISSN | 2518-6582 |
Web address (URL) | https://www.ingentaconnect.com/contentone/iass/piass/2020/00002020/00000005/art00007 |
Accepted author manuscript | License File Access Level Open |
Publication dates | |
15 Jun 2020 | |
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Deposited | 17 Jul 2024 |
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