A Critical Review and Novel Classification Proposal for Kinetic Roof Structures

Abstract

Kinetic structures have gained popularity in architecture and structural engineering due to their ability to meet environmental factors and user needs. Among these structures, kinetic roof structures hold an important place, as they are deployable and/or transformable structures that can change their forms between two or more different geometries. Various categorizations of kinetic roofs based on their material, mechanism, and geometry have been offered in the literature. However, in most studies, they are placed under the broader category of kinetic structures. This paper critically reviews existing classifications of kinetic roofs, highlighting their advantages and limitations. Subsequently, a novel detailed classification system for kinetic roof structures is proposed. The superiority, advantages, and shortcomings of this proposed classification are presented. A more comprehensive and tailored classification system for kinetic roofs is provided by this study, contributing to the literature in this area.

Keywords

• kinetik mimarlık
• kinetik çatılar
• hareketli çatılar
• yayılabilen strüktürler
• adaptif mimarlık
• kinetic architecture
• kinetic roofs
• movable roofs
• deployable structures
• adaptive architecture