Structural cladding /clad structures: studies in tectonic building practice

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    Abstract

    With point of departure in the present challenges found in the construction industry, which concern a reduced use of energy in buildings and consumption of material resources – this paper forms a tectonic inquiry into contemporary building practice. The aim is to look at specific performative tendencies, which can be traced in the use of materials, the structural features and the construction details of building systems in selected architectural works. With a particular focus at heavy constructions made of solid wood and masonry, and light weight constructions made of wooden frame structures and steel profiles, it is the intention to analyze, compare, and discuss how these various construction solutions point out strategies for development based on fundamentally different mindsets. The research questions address the following issues: How to learn from traditional construction principles: When do we see limitations of tectonic maneuver; how does the performative logic challenge the heavy building constructions.
    Translated title of the contributionStrukturel beklædning / Beklædt struktur: Studier i tektonisk byggekultur
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationStructures and Architecture : New concepts, applications and challenges
    EditorsPaulo J . S . Cruz
    Number of pages8
    Place of PublicationLondon
    PublisherTaylor & Francis
    Publication date2013
    Pages383-390
    Chapter45
    ISBN (Print) 978-0-415-66195-9
    ISBN (Electronic)978-1-4822-2461-0
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2013
    EventICSA2013: Second International Conference of Structures & Architecture - ICSA - School of Architecture, University of Minho, Guimarães, Portugal, Giumaraes, Portugal
    Duration: 24 Jul 201326 Jul 2013
    Conference number: 2

    Conference

    ConferenceICSA2013
    Number2
    LocationICSA - School of Architecture, University of Minho, Guimarães, Portugal
    Country/TerritoryPortugal
    CityGiumaraes
    Period24/07/201326/07/2013

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