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ecaade2024_89 |
| authors |
Chen, Jingwen |
| year |
2024 |
| title |
Cast Adaptive/Kinetic Façades: The application of sand casting on manufacturing the adaptive/kinetic facades |
| source |
Kontovourkis, O, Phocas, MC and Wurzer, G (eds.), Data-Driven Intelligence - Proceedings of the 42nd Conference on Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe (eCAADe 2024), Nicosia, 11-13 September 2024, Volume 1, pp. 431–438 |
| doi |
https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.ecaade.2024.1.431
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| summary |
The escalating focus on sustainability across diverse domains has instigated multifaceted strategies to achieve this objective, encompassing modifications in resource utilization and the incorporation of renewable energy sources alongside recyclable materials. In the realm of architecture, the façade serves not only as an aesthetic feature but also as a regulator of both interior and exterior environments, with kinetic facades emerging as a dynamic solution. Unlike the dynamic external conditions and active building occupants, architecture, as a whole, remains relatively stationary. As integral components of architectural design, kinetic facades are purposefully engineered to actively and dynamically modulate external environmental conditions to align with occupant requirements. This paper delves into the specific realm of cast kinetic joints within the broader context of kinetic facades in architecture. As sustainability gains prominence, the study focuses on the manufacturing processes of these crucial components, narrowing its scope to the use of sand casting. With its rich historical legacy and inherent adaptability, this technique emerges as a focal point for crafting kinetic joints. The analysis delves into crucial considerations, including design intricacies, scale dynamics, and material selections, emphasising the potential of sand casting as a sustainable method for manufacturing these dynamic and active architectural elements. Through a meticulous examination of the intricacies associated with kinetic joints, this study aims to provide targeted insights into the viability of sand casting, thereby providing a refined exploration of its role in advancing sustainability within the realm of kinetic facades. |
| keywords |
Sand casting, Adaptive/Kinetic Façade, Sustainability |
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eCAADe |
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