A
Seminar Presentation on
“DYNAMIC ARCHITECTURE”
In the partial fulfillment of the requirement for Second year Degree in Civil
Engineering
Submitted by
MR.PARTH BABASAHEB SHINDE
Guided by
DR.C.L.JEJURKAR
Content
Abstract
1.
Introduction
1.1. Introduction
1.2. Overview
2. Literature Review
2.1 Study of Dynamic Architecture
2.2. Dynamic Architecture Technology
3. Methodology
3.1. Definition General
3.2. History of Dynamic Buildings
3.3. Construction Stages
3.4. Advantages of Dynamic
3.5. Architecture
4. Conclusion
5. Reference
Abstract:-
The Idea of Dynamic Architecture was born with the desire to have buildings that
adjust themselves to life, that are part of nature. In fact, our buildings, in which
each floor rotates separately, change their shape continuously and never look
the same.
I call them “Buildings designed by time, shaped by life”. Imagine a skyscraper
that can revolve according to tenants’ needs and whims, allowing them to decide
their own light exposition and view. In fact, these buildings are part of nature,
inserted in the environment. During the first phases of design I understood
therefore that they are by nature sustainable buildings. In fact, they become part
of environment, they are made of natural materials green as they save energy,
but not only as they produce wind energy and what can be more important
today then saving our planet?
Architecture seems today as an expression of artistic imagination as most
architects are competing in designing buildings that can become iconic due to
their particular shapes. Design is of course an important value in our society, it
takes care of a part of our life style…but above all we should really care for our
quality of life and quality of life has different values.
Chapter 1:- Introduction :-
1.:- The rotation of these buildings indeed could be seen as a gimmick, but not
so! It all started with the desire to see the view around us, of adjusting our self
to the season, to follow the sun, of having a house part of nature.
I consider our Dynamic Architecture towers to give also sense of time,
of movement to life, rotating apartments may give a different sense to our life
and create a different space around us.
Above all, these buildings are sustainable, as will be hereby
described. Dynamic Architecture buildings keep modifying their shape. As each
floor rotates separately, the form of the building changes constantly; you may
not see the same building twice.
1.:- Dynamic architecture marks a new era in architecture. This new approach,
based on motion dynamics, is in fact a challenge to traditional architecture that
until now was based on rigid buildings…joking, I call the not- moving buildings
tombstones… buildings should start being part of the universe.. and therefore
moving…dynamic…. How could one think that homes in digital area will be
immobile as our grandmother house?..., Dynamic Architecture buildings will
become the symbol of a new philosophy that will change the look of our cities
and the concept of living. From now on, buildings will have a fourth new
dimension TIME. Buildings will not be confined to rigid shapes; construction will
have a new approach and flexibility. Cities will change faster than we ever
imagined.
This fourth dimension has been the essence of my work so far. The concept has
already generated considerable interest internationally, from political leaders and
city councils. The homes we live in and the way we live are also set to change
drastically with this innovative architecture. Our buildings will no more remain
the ‘fossilized imagination’ of the architect; they will change, constantly bringing
new views and experiences to us with time; nor can the architect’s pencil impose
an environment on us. Each building will have its own future and will gain
freedom.
Chapter 2:- Literature review:-
2.1:- Dr. David Fisher’s revolutionary Dynamic Tower, the first building in
motion which is the first skyscraper to be entirely assembled in a factory from
prefabricated parts, factory made buildings will offers the advantages of any
modern industrial product, it saves energy, reduces construction time and
dramatically cuts building costs.
The prefabricated units arrive at the building site ready for quick and efficient
installation, this approach known as the Fisher Method also requires far less
workers on the construction site than traditional traditionally, In fact each floor
of the building can be completed in only seven days and units can also be
customized according to the owners’ needs and styles.
Each individual unit will be completely finished at the new Rotating Tower
factory in Italy and exported worldwide, it will be equipped with all necessary
plumbing and electric systems including all finishing from flooring to
ceilings, bathrooms, kitchens, cabinets, lighting and furniture.
2.2:- The preassembled units are simply hooked to each other
mechanically,
this results in environmentally clean construction sites, avoiding unloading of
materials, waste, noise and pollution, there will be less risk of accidents to
construction workers, and construction time will be reduced by over 30 percent.
Due to their particular construction method, prefabricated buildings will also be
easy to maintain and repair, the building’s maintenance facility, type of materials
used, and the quality control employed will also make them more durable than
any traditional structure.
“Almost every product used today is the result of an industrial process and can
be transported around the world, from cars and boats to computers and
clothing, factories are chosen for their ready access to materials, production
technology, inexpensive labour, efficiency, and other conditions that result in
high quality at a relatively low cost,” Dr. Fisher noted.
“It is unbelievable that real estate and construction which is the leading sector of
the world economy, is also the most primitive, for example most workers
throughout the world still regularly use trowels that was first used by the
Egyptians and then by the Romans, buildings should not be different than any
other product, and from now on they will be manufactured in a production
facility,” Dr. Fisher stated.
Chapter 3:- Methodology or Case study:-
3.1:- The term ‘Dynamic’ is a discipline within mechanics
responsible for movement of objects with the effect of forces.
Movement of a building is known as Dynamic Architecture and it
involves a fourth dimension – time. The beauty of Dynamic
Architecture is that the building’s form and shape are constantly
changing, making it fluid, while exhibiting the building’s ability to adapt
to change.
Dynamic (of a process or system) characterized by constant change,
activity, progress, or movement. Dynamic Architecture / Dynamic Buildings , the
start of a new conception in Architecture , a concept of buildings in motion
which can be found in many shapes such as:
•Static-Dynamic (Form, Textures, Colors).
•Partially-Dynamic (specific spaces, elevations, Interior partitions,
Furniture).
•Fully-Dynamic (the whole Building can rotate, revolve, swivel or
pivot).
These buildings provides the possibility to orient the own space: -
according to the moments of the day (sun & light). – in relation to the seasons. –
in relation to the surrounding environment (views). – For the purposes of
protection and defense – or simply to own pleasure.
3.2:- Revolving Building Early In 1906 American newspaper
columnist George Ade described planning a transatlantic voyage and reserving a
stateroom that he
assumed would be filled with sunlight and warm breezes throughout the
crossing. At the outset of the journey, however, he was disappointed to realize
that the ship had to turn around as it left the dock, and that his cabin would
actually face north “with nothing coming in at the porthole except a current of
cold air direct from Labrador”. The experience gave him an idea: The unexpected
manner in which the boat turned around has suggested to me a scheme for a
revolving apartment house. The building will be set on giant casters and will
revolve slowly, so that every apartment will have a southern exposure at certain
hours of the day, to say nothing of the advantage of getting a new view every
few minutes
Ade was not the first to come up with the idea of a rotating building, but his
description and his plans to capitalize upon it neatly typify the development of
rotating architecture throughout the twentieth century. With ever-changing
vantage points revolving buildings offered a new way of looking at the world.
They rewrote spatial relationships within buildings and reconfigured views of the
world outside. With gears, motors, and ball bearings they made nature serve the
occupant, for climate or lighting control, entertainment or spectacle. Amateur
inventors, entrepreneurs, and eccentrics took up the challenge of designing a
viable, affordable version for their own use or to package and sell to the public.
Like George Ade’s many of these designs were never built, but remained elusive
visions of a revolving future.
3.3:- History of Rotating Buildings:- The dynamic/Rotating Buildings
enjoyed a surprisingly long life—and a recent rebirth across cities in Asia and the
Middle East. So where, and when, did it all begin ?
1st Century | 64 -70 AD Nero’s Rotating Dining Hall, at the Golden House.
9th Century Renaissance design of rotary machine tooling enabled more accurate
rifled gun barrels, and machine guns exponentially multiplied firing rates.
12th Century Revolving Summer Houses have been a common feature of the
gardens and parks enjoyed by European nobility.
13th Century | 1295 the park of hesdin with a dining house on wheels that could
be rolled out to the park and turned to face the sun.
18th Century | 1736 revolving summer house and mount at kensington Gardens
by Bernard Lens the young.
19th Century | 1800 Curio’s theater.
19th Century | 1841 Theodor Timby ‘s model for his rotating tower/turret for US
navy monitor.
19th Century | 1883 Rotating house on a rooftop in Paris, as envisioned by Albert
Robida in hisbook the twentieth Century.
19th Century | 1895 Jesse Lake’s revolving tower providing a constantly changing
view of Atlantic city’s Boardwalk .
19th Century | 1900 Revolving tower at southend on sea, England.
Renowned Italian architect Dr. David Fisher is the creator of the Dynamic Tower,
a building in motion. He has spent more than 30 years working to redefine the
technical and technological extremes of buildings in cities like London, New York,
Moscow, Hong Kong, Paris and Dubai, he graduated with honors from the
University of Florence where later he served as a professor of architecture and
structural engineering.
Fisher is the creator of the world’s first building in motion, the Dynamic Tower
heralds a new era of architecture buildings in motion that will challenge
traditional architecture to become the symbol of a new philosophy that will
change the look of our cities and the concept of urban living.
3.4 Construction Stages:-
The Rotation
I think we all are aware that construction technology hardly changed in the
course of the years. It was clear to me on the other hand that we can use for this
building, that I tend to call “a machine for living”, many other technologies that
exist in other fields.
The phases of design got me and our engineers, taking part in the design of the
Rotating Tower, very much involved with our “partners” industries such as
Bosch. We tried to apply technology existing in different fields such as air space,
trains, massive machines and tools, the large telescopes, bridges, off shore
platforms and cranes.
The rotation of the floors is done with steel bearings and combination of air-
cushion, allowing the floors to rotate smoothly and with no vibrations.
There is limited power of about 4 KW required to rotate a floor. The drive system
is situated in the base of each floor so it can not be seen and in the same time it
allows easy maintenance when required.
The structure is based on a reinforced concrete core of about 22mt diameter
that carries all the vertical loads. The floors will be all made of steel structure,
becoming a monolithic platform, with a cantilever up to about 15 meters.
The floors will be connected to the core in a way that will allow a continuous
rotation to either direction, with no vibrations or noise.
3.5 :- Advantages of Dynamic
Architecture
1. Costs and construction time
It has been calculated that in addition to the cost savings of up to 20% compared
to those of traditional building methods, the construction time will be
reduced of 30%. The Method will allow the completion of a 70-floor
skyscraper within 18 months (nowadays it would take around 30 working
months). Furthermore, the “assemblage” of the Rotating Tower would
require the presence of approximately 90 people (specialized workers,
technicians and engineers) in the building site, instead of over 2 000 people in
the traditional ones. The Method will turn the site into a place where the
modules are only assembled because the structural work has already been
completed in the factory.
1. Customization
In addition, it will be possible to customize individual apartments according to
owners’ needs and style. Due to the industrial process, the apartments will
offer excellent design and an endless variety of customizations (see Figure 3)
mI wish to underline that modules, as a new industrial structure, can easily
offer luxury standards of living and excellent structure quality.
• Quality control
The quality standards, from the structural parts to the fittings and finishing, can
easily be guaranteed since the modules are manufactured in an industrialized
structure, and not in a building site where monitoring can be difficult
• Safety in the working place
Another strong point of the “Fisher Method” is safety in the working place.
Building site workers will be able to operate in comfortable and functional
environmental conditions because the various assemblage
(Rather than construction) phases will follow smart, time-saving, well-organized
sequences. The industrialization of house-building in fact is based on the
optimization of the manufacturing cycle and will turn house-building technique
into an industrial model.
5. Environmental advantages
Thanks to this new Method, the Rotating Tower building site will definitely offer
outstanding environmental advantages to the cities: traditionally huge, polluted,
unsafe building sites will become Smart Sites, comparatively smaller, ecological
and safer. Considering that the modules have been pre-assembled in the
factory, all the negative factors linked to traditional sites will disappear: big
space around the building, endless loading and unloading, debris, waste
material, noise and traffic. The modules for the Rotating Tower will be
assembled in dedicated industrial parks where manufacturers of high standard
building materials will gather to work on the common project. The first
industrial park will be created in Italy, and it is easy to foresee that the most
important Italian manufacturers of interior design furniture and accessories will
be the official suppliers of the Rotating Tower apartments and hotels, giving a
new impulse to “Made in Italy” brands. In the future these dedicated industrial
parks will become possible in any country where a Rotating Tower will be built.
Chapter 4 :-CONCLUSION :-
The Dynamic Tower in Dubai is the first Building in Motion to be constructed in
the world, and it will herald a new era of architecture and become a symbol of
Dubai, the city of the future.
The Dynamic Tower in Dubai will have 80 floors, and will be 420 meters (1,380
feet) tall, Apartments will range in size from 124 square meters (1,330 square
feet), to Villas of 1,200 square meters (12,900 square feet) complete with a
parking space inside the apartment. The first 20 floors will be an offices, floors
21 to 35 will be a luxury hotel, floor 36 through 70 will be residential
apartments, and the top 10 floors will be luxury villas located in a prime location
in Dubai, it is destined to become the most prestigious building in the city.
The Dynamic Tower in Dubai will be the first skyscraper to be entirely
constructed in a factory from prefabricated parts, it will require only 600 people
in the assembly facility and 80 technicians on the construction site instead of
2,000 workers on a similar size traditional construction site and Construction.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum ruler of Dubai and Vice
President of the United Arab Emirates, is considered by many to be a true
visionary of the future, Dr. Fisher’s dreams for the Dynamic Tower in Dubai were
inspired by His Highness who said “Do not wait for the future to come to you…
face the future
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