Flexible and sustainable building components through kerf patterns

Yelda Gin; MH Ramage; E Wiegand; A Bukauskas; A Koronaki; A Gatóo; MW Al Asali; DU Shah

Flexible and sustainable building components through kerf patterns

Yelda Gin
, MH Ramage
, E Wiegand
, A Bukauskas
, A Koronaki
, A Gatóo
, MW Al Asali
, DU Shah

School of Construction, Property and Surveying

University of Cambridge

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Abstract

Populations in cities are increasing, the way we live is changing, and climate change is at the forefront of the architectural agenda. There is an urgent need to develop sustainable and flexible spaces for future urban housing. This paper examines the potential for using engineered timber, a renewable material that stores carbon, for the production of flexible housing. The paper focuses on kerfing, a cutting method that can turn flat rigid panels into foldable or curved elements. This project aims to develop light and flexible folded partitions that address the challenges of affordability and sustainability for our future cities.

Original language	English
Publication status	Published - 15 Jun 2020
Event	IASS 2020/21 Surrey Symposium: Bio-based concepts inspiring the spatial structures and architecture of the next generation - Duration: 15 Jun 2020 → …

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Conference	IASS 2020/21 Surrey Symposium: Bio-based concepts inspiring the spatial structures and architecture of the next generation
Period	15/06/20 → …

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 13 Climate Action

Keywords

affordability; flexibility; folded structures; housing; kerf; kerfing; morphology; patterns; sustainability; timber panels

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