Learn in Folded Structures

 

Folded structures are spatial structures formed by the elements in the plane, different in form and materialization. Folded structures differ in: geometric form, the form of a base over which they are performed, the manner of performance, methods of forming stiffness, function and position in the building, and the material they are made of.

By using folded structures different spatial forms can be made. The straight elements forming a folded construction can be of various shapes: rectangular, trapezoidal or trian-gular. By combining these elements we get different forms resulting in a variety of shapes and remarkable architectural expression.

Based on geometric shape folded structures can be divided into :

• folded plate surfaces,

• folded plate frames,

• spatial folded plate structures.

Folded structures in the plane are the structures in which all the highest points of the elements and all the elements of the lowest points of the folded structure belong to two parallel planes.

Frame folded structures represent constructional set in which the elements of each segment of the folds mutually occupy a frame spatial form. This type of folded structure is spatial organization of two or more folds in the plane.

Spatial folded structures are the type of a structure in which a spatial constructive set is formed by combining mutually the elements of a folded structure.

Folded Architecture or Structure ??

Why Architects love origami ? because it achieves what buildings rarely do: frame space through extreme economy of means. Building technologies like 3D modeling and rapid prototyping have made it possible for architecture to mimic the elegant and sometimes complex folds found in origami making with minimal structural interference.

So what do you think about Origami Architecture ?

The Specification of Tropical Architecture

The principles applying to the architecture of tropical areas are so much similar to that of raw area.

1) The natural forces affecting on building design in tropical areas

1-1 Sunlight
Due to high sun energy in this area, the most attempts are made to locate the buildings in the shadows. In this area, wide and roofed verandas are used to prevent rain and provide a shadow on room walls, too.

1-2 The wind
Natural air conditioning is not that much important because of the warmth and humidity of the weather in the region. Therefore enough forecasts are not made to make drafty rooms.

Some big vents are installed in this climate in order to use chilly see breeze. Most of the buildings of the area enjoy vents. Nonetheless in the further areas that are less influenced by sea breeze, the vents are small and short, and there are no vents in many other areas. 

2) The effects of climate on buildings in tropical area

Skin wetness is one of the most important problems in the clement areas, which is due to the high humidity of the weather. Therefore the summary of the principles that should be applied in humid and clement climates are as follows:

· Installing influential and permanent air conditioning
· Protecting walls and windows against sunlight and rain penetration
· Preventing inside weather from warming in day
· Decreasing the warmth to the minimum amount at night

Big windows are very useful provided that they are protected against sunlight, rain penetration and insect entry. It is because such openers not only increase natural conditioning but also lead to the decrease of internal temperature at night and in the evening.

The most appropriate height of the windows is 5.5 to 1.5 meters from the ground. If higher distance is more suitable, it is better to use horizontal windows with joint and upward openers so that it leads the wind to downward (the room).

It is almost necessary to set up windows netting in order to prevent insects' entry to the room. Of course the netting reduces natural conditioning and wind stream inside the room. To reduce such a stream, the netting are set up wit some distance from the window and does not stick to the window.

The windows and big openers in humid areas should effectively be protected against sunlight. The visors of the windows should protect the internal space not only against direct rays but also against scattered rays that have a quite considerable amount in tropical climate. In some cases it is possible to adjoin walls, windows, rain and sunlight protection by expanding the ceiling area. The method is mostly essential in the areas with downpour and wind in which the wind directs the rain horizontally and causes rain penetration to splits and cracks.

3) The selection of building materials according to tropical climate

Due to the lessening of temperature fluctuation in tropical climate, high heat resistant and materials without heat capacity are the best ones. 

4) The effects of climate on buildings in tropical area

The effects of sun radiation in east and west require the buildings to have a tense format and cubed rectangle shape and locate at the east-west axis. This method is quite useful in making a stream inside the house and lessening humidity. If the building is located in shadow, the plan could be open and free.

Tropical Balinese Home

Bali possesses one of the world’s most sophisticated cultures, particularly visible in its architecture, both old and new. Houses in Bali were traditionally built according to the body measurements of the head of the household, to be sure of creating an environment that is totally harmonious for that family, a balance between internal and external world.

Modern architecture in Bali still seeks this harmony and uses many traditional approaches: open spaces, high ceilings, tiled floors, and an outward orientation, creating a place of peace, relaxation and total comfort, all set in a tropical paradise.

Especially in Bali, the buildings of the traditional architectural style, overall aesthetic element consists of three components as follows:

1. Aesthetic Building

Usually defined as the beauty of the building that is not made, and is designed for the purpose of art, but a greater emphasis on function and form. Its beauty is kept used materials, proportions and sizes styled tri angga pattern (head, body, legs), which form the roof, walls and floors, and its dimensions of human scale.

2. Structural Aesthetic

Structural element of beauty, often referred to as decorations, because this structure also supports structure building in a constructive way. Framework for building construction can provide natural beauty of the Interior. The beauty of traditional Bali structure buildings can be seen in particular in tugeh or support the roof. Tugeh are usually given a form of decoration, which comes from the kinds of colors (Patras/pepatraan).

Canggah wang construction, crosses and horizontal beams konstruki (characters) with a vertical pole (Saka). Usually appears as a mere embellishment shapes Patra. Saka is the core of building structures to support the upper load. In Saka, usually in the form of jewelry kekupakan is added.
 

3. Aesthetic Decorative

Traditional Balinese buildings are usually various forms of ornament, as reflected in the building arts. Decorative aesthetics appear as values and character design. Then the host adjust the buildings ornamentation.

Forms of ornament, which is called pepatraan or stiliran Patra, plants or flowers form. Kekarangan stiliran jewelry is a form of animals such as corals, coral goak Asti, and so on. Other decorations in the form of a more modest, even just to show the impression of the form keketusan, pepalihan, kekupakan and lelengisan.

"What's Wellness"

Often people have difficulties to explain the essence of the term “wellness”. If “spa” is more or less clear to us, “wellness”, due to its newness, is unclear to many of us.

But actually it`s really simple:

Everything that contributes to
the balanced state of body, spirit and mind of a person,
can be defined as wellness

Wellness of individuals is also viewed as a way of life, including such holistic aspects as self-responsibility, physical fitness, healthy nutrition, mental activity and environmental sensitivity and beauty care. The aim of the whole concept is to create a balance between the body, soul and mind.

The balance between different aspects of wellness as a combination of “well-being” and “fitness” is becoming a means of survival / lifestyle choice for many in an era of increasing competition, pressure and stress.

Taking time, valuating and enjoying present moments – this is the modern way of looking at quality of life.

Over the last decade the wellness and spa sector has witnessed a rapid expansion. Wellness and spa business within the tourism and hospitality industry has now become one of the key profit-yielding sectors in international business and its volume equals or even surpasses that of global oil exports or the food and car industries.