Structure

Structure

includes horizontal and vertical structure.

  • How high should the core / structural frame be to house the required spaces?
  • How much load is coming from the spaces?
  • What is the self load?
  • How can this be safely transferred to the ground?

The STRUCTURES system has a unique growth perspective because it ‘grows’ in response to the loads applied on it, initially from the spaces and then all the systems of the building. It transfers the loads of the builidng to the site.

M1 - Structure

1.1 Element

Identify Element, Artefact or System

The STRUCTURAL system includes the slabs, core, columns, beams, bracing and others. In this stage you might want to either:

  • look at the main STRUCTURAL concept and how this grows as well
  • or a more detailed exploration of a specific interface between STRUCTURAL elements.

1.2 Line

Check for Organising Line or Surface

  • This could be the centre of mass of the building
  • and or the STRUCTURAL centres of STRUCTURAL elements

1.3 Segments

Identify Segments or Zones

  • This might be the floors of the building, other spatial zones that segment the STRUCTURAL concept for the building
  • or zones of compression and tension that provide the difference in the STRUCTURAL elements for instance.

1.4 Scope

Define the Scope of the Study

Next you should scope your investigation of the STRUCTURAL system or element segments. This is up to you to define.

1.5 Features

Identify Features

Here you need to identify the features for each of the STRUCTURAL segments that are in the scope of your study.

AP3 Biomimetic Inspiration

Thesis