Asymptotic building envelope: Combining the benefits of asymptotic and principal curvature layouts

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Authors

  • Eike Schling
  • Chih Lin Hsu
  • Muye Ma

External Research Organisations

  • The University of Hong Kong
  • National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
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Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProjections
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of the 26th International Conference of the Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA 2021)
EditorsAnastasia Globa, Jeroen van Ameijde, Adam Fingrut, Nayeon Kim, Tian Tian Sky Lo
Pages341-350
Number of pages10
ISBN (electronic)9789887891758
Publication statusPublished - 2021
Externally publishedYes
Event26th International Conference of the Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia: Projections, CAADRIA 2021 - Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Duration: 29 Mar 20211 Apr 2021

Publication series

NameProjections - Proceedings of the 26th International Conference of the Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia
Volume1

Abstract

This paper presents current research on low-cost, high-performance doubly curved building envelopes that benefit from a curvilinear layout along an isothermal web on minimal surfaces. We investigate the geometric symbiosis of an elastic lamella mullion system that follows the asymptotic curves combined with panelization strategies along the principal curvature lines in order to simplify fabrication and enhance the structural performance. We present a digital and physical setup of a full-scale prototypical asymptotic facade substructure. In collaboration with the construction industry, we evaluate the complete design and construction process, including digital modeling, fabrication planning, computer-aided manufacturing and logistics, prefabrication, and assembly. Both digital and physical prototypes are used to investigate cladding solutions. Our studies are specifically looking at developable-elastic and planar-rigid tessellations, which utilize a principal curvature layout. We conclude by highlighting flat-sheet fabrication, high structural resilience, and assembly time and tolerances, as primary potentials and challenges of this design strategy.

Keywords

    Asymptotic curves, Building envelope, Double curvature, Elastic construction, Principal curvature line

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Asymptotic building envelope: Combining the benefits of asymptotic and principal curvature layouts. / Schling, Eike; Hsu, Chih Lin; Ma, Muye.
Projections : Proceedings of the 26th International Conference of the Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA 2021). ed. / Anastasia Globa; Jeroen van Ameijde; Adam Fingrut; Nayeon Kim; Tian Tian Sky Lo. 2021. p. 341-350 (Projections - Proceedings of the 26th International Conference of the Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia; Vol. 1).

Research output: Chapter in book/report/conference proceedingConference contributionResearchpeer review

Schling, E, Hsu, CL & Ma, M 2021, Asymptotic building envelope: Combining the benefits of asymptotic and principal curvature layouts. in A Globa, J van Ameijde, A Fingrut, N Kim & TTS Lo (eds), Projections : Proceedings of the 26th International Conference of the Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA 2021). Projections - Proceedings of the 26th International Conference of the Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia, vol. 1, pp. 341-350, 26th International Conference of the Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia: Projections, CAADRIA 2021, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 29 Mar 2021.
Schling, E., Hsu, C. L., & Ma, M. (2021). Asymptotic building envelope: Combining the benefits of asymptotic and principal curvature layouts. In A. Globa, J. van Ameijde, A. Fingrut, N. Kim, & T. T. S. Lo (Eds.), Projections : Proceedings of the 26th International Conference of the Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA 2021) (pp. 341-350). (Projections - Proceedings of the 26th International Conference of the Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia; Vol. 1).
Schling E, Hsu CL, Ma M. Asymptotic building envelope: Combining the benefits of asymptotic and principal curvature layouts. In Globa A, van Ameijde J, Fingrut A, Kim N, Lo TTS, editors, Projections : Proceedings of the 26th International Conference of the Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA 2021). 2021. p. 341-350. (Projections - Proceedings of the 26th International Conference of the Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia).
Schling, Eike ; Hsu, Chih Lin ; Ma, Muye. / Asymptotic building envelope : Combining the benefits of asymptotic and principal curvature layouts. Projections : Proceedings of the 26th International Conference of the Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA 2021). editor / Anastasia Globa ; Jeroen van Ameijde ; Adam Fingrut ; Nayeon Kim ; Tian Tian Sky Lo. 2021. pp. 341-350 (Projections - Proceedings of the 26th International Conference of the Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia).
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