Deployable/retractable structures towards sustainable development

Friedman, Noémi and Farkas, György and Ibrahimbegovic, Adnan (2011) Deployable/retractable structures towards sustainable development. Pollack Periodica, 6 (2). pp. 85-97. ISSN 1788-1994

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Abstract

This paper focuses on scissor like deployable/retractable structures that can be used for civil engineering and architectural applications. A general outline of deployable structures is given through the principals of different succeeded examples, namely manually locking deployable structures stabilized by cables, self-locking deployable systems and adaptive structures like retractable domes. Undergoing research tends and the perspectives of these structures will be discussed with a special emphasis on potential qualities favoring sustainable development. This novel aspect envisages a future adaptive and dynamic architecture that enables a reduced level of energy consumption, ameliorated occupant comfort and better optimization of space use.

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