Year: 2020
Type: article
Abstract: The world is becoming more open and our life became more dynamic. People are less dependent on place and the boundaries are blurred between home, work space and leisure. One of the reasons for the appearance of the direction of "flexible architecture" is the task of slowing down the premature moral aging of the building. This article analyzes the theoretical prerequisites for the formation of flexible architecture. The concepts of theorists of architecture of the XX century are also worked out. We have specified the scientific terminology associated with the problem that is the interpretation of the terms "flexible" and "adaptive" architecture. This analysis allows to affirm that the terms "adaptability" and "flexibility" are close but not the same. Moreover, the term flexibility (including transformability) means radical changes in the object’s structure, that relates the constructive: walls moving, adding space outside, etc. Adaptability - the quality of dwelling that means easy changes: functional and planning adjustments and adaptation to external factors through a building’s smart adaptation. To identify the obstacles that do not allow to modify inner space according to new circumstances we have substantiated the most common types of apartment buildings for flexibility assessment. It was analyzed spatial and structural scheme of the building (from 1960 – until today) and this helped to identify a number of recommendations for increasing flexibility in the design of new residential buildings. As a result, it is important to use more dynamic and adaptive design and planning solutions that are able to respond to the modern life cycle, such as: free (open) levels planning; using a modular design, terrace building; double flooring construction (engineering between floor layers allows to place in different ways functional zones inside); pre-increased living space, which in the future allows to add new functional areas.
Authors: Mykola Нabrel, Yiliia Piasta
Institution: Lviv Polytechnic National University
Language: English
Subfield: Architecture
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W3116599345