Transducer Architecture: "Raise the Roof" Kinetic Architecture Design Competition

Transducer architecture is a kinetic-responsive research that focuses on folding systems using non-traditional origami. Each space is considered a device that responds to external stimulus and user's needs to reduce the amount of energy used to cool or heat a space.
This video explores a space based on the time of use. Normally for a working family, eight hours are spent working outside of the house. The hours spent in the house are mostly used within a few rooms at a time either for sleeping, eating or spending time together. (Based on ATUS survey). The space when not being used could fold to reduce its inner volume, minimizing the required amount of energy and unfold when it is needed. Facades can be compressed to block the direct sun light, avoiding over heating.
Because Transducer architecture is based on non-traditional origami, its structure works as a system. As a connected system, the amount of structure needed to fold and unfold is greatly reduced. A combination of gravity and hydraulics can give life to the structure so the reliance of energy to create the forces of movement is also reduced.

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Science & Technology

Tags:

• Raise the Roof
• Kinetic
• Architecture
• Design
• Competition

[plaharaman]

can u provide me with more information.....i m doing thesis on kinetic architecture...raman.plaha@mai­l.com