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http://r-a-architects.com/prj/2009/bambooforest.html https://www.europlanet-society.org/epsc-2018-origami- opens-up-smart-options-for-architecture-on-the-moon-and-mars/ Espez: SS2020 Student: JAGO TRELAWNY-VERNON Origami structures can be transported com- pactly and easily thus making it ideal for inter- stellar endeavours. Ideally this type of structure could be utilised in the construction of habitats for the moon and mars and is therefore being researched by the EPSC and Samira Boon architect studio. The other benefit of folded geometry is the supposed reduced risk of damages caused by micro meteorites as they are less likely to hit a 90 degree surface and therefore the energy dissipates The first tests of a prototype entrance tunnel were conducted in April 2018 during the EuroMoonMars simula- tion at the European Space Agency’s ESTEC facility Samira Boon architect studio-European Space Agency’s ESTEC facility/ Habitat moon/mars https://www.archdaily.com/270592/al-bahar-towers-responsive-facade-aedas A well known example of folding within archi- tecture is the kinetic facade of Al Bahar Towers Responsive Facade / Aedas. Primarily driven by harsh environmental conditions, Aedas opted for the design of this kinetic curtain wall or screen. This structure sits two meters away from the main structure and is light sensitive, almost mimicking the phototropism of plants. It is programmed to mediate the internal condi- tions by folding/unfolding the screen to control the light entering the building and in the way reduce the need for air conditioning. Aedas-Al Bahar Towers Responsive Facade Rryuichi Ashizawa Architects were responsible for the design of this wooden pavilion building for the Aqua Metropolis Osaka Event. The purpose of the open structure is to frame the panoramic view across the city and invite visitors to engage with the site actively. The choice of the geometric folding design came down to three factors: Material-plywood, ease of dismantling/ relocating, and finally ease of assembly- as the construction was not delegat- ed to professional builders. Rryuichi Ashizawa Architects -Aqua Metrop- olis Osaka https://www.archdaily.com/554132/ad-classics-yokohama- international-passenger-terminal-foreign-office-architects-foa https://www.nasa.gov/jpl/news/origami-style-solar- power-20140814 1 4 2 5 3 6 RECHERCHE “ FOLDING STRUCTURES” The idea of packing a sheet with a large area into a container with the smallest possible volume is ideal for satellite solar panels. Typi- cally with origami structure assembly there is no astronaut required.This makes the process quicker and cheaper. One particular folding technique which is appropriate for solar panels is the miura fold. There is only one way to open/close this fold and therefore minimal effort is required. When unfolded the miura fold appears to be divided evenly into a checker- board of parallelograms. Shannon Zirbel, Brian Trease at NASA’s Jet Propulsion https://www.designboom.com/technology/rvtr-resonant -chamber-origami-architectural-acoustic-panels/ Rvtr’s ‘’resonant chamber’’ combines the folding geometry with advanced Ai to sculpt a soundscape that responds to specific condi- tions. This ‘sculpture’ is kinetic and is assem- bled using a mixture of reflective, absorptive, and sound-generating panels. This idea could be used for theatres and concert halls. RVTR-Resonant Chamber The final example shows the functional use of folding in architecture. The specific geometry of the Yokohama International Passenger Termi- nal is particularly resistant against lateral loads. This country experiences significant seismic activity and therefore it is necessary for a building of this size to be able to cope with such forces. In addition, the functional require- ment of the space is to provide a large span- ning hall. The origami geometry reduces the need for vertical supports and therefore creat- ing mostly an open hall. Foreign Office Architects- Yokohama Inter- national Passenger Terminal
