The article I chose is “Unfolding Architecture – Study, Development and Application of New Kinetic Structure Topologies” by Madalina Wierzbicki-Neagu. This article talks about the application of kinetic structure in folding architecture. The use of kinetic elements makes the buildings element to be adjustable which make many goals of building easier to achieve. There are two main kinds of traditional kinematic chains used in mechanics which are rectilinear deformable grids and converging grids. However the kinetic chains in mechanics are two-dimension. This two-dimension chain is just a concept which needs to be transformed into three-dimensional system. A foldable shell is also needed to complement kinetic structures and form a finished, functional architectural solution. There are flat folding and 3d folding which all need experiment to achieve the best result. Point and angles are the key elements for folding mesh. The design workflow is to check the performance of design output is perfect. The design tools that perform similar tasks are widely available in mechanical engineering. One of the main applications of foldable structure is the adjustable shading system. The foldable architecture will change the traditional building maintenance and lifecycle models and provide lesser environmental impact.
reference：
Madalina Wierzbicki-Neagu, “Unfolding Architecture – Study, Development and Application of New Kinetic Structure Topologies” , http://cumincad.scix.net/cgi-bin/works/Show?_id=acadia05_246&sort=DEFAULT&search=Mechanical%20Space&hits=1975
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