Table Of ContentSTRUCTURES AND ARCHITECTURE: BRIDGING THE GAP AND
CROSSING BORDERS
Structures and Architecture
Series editor: Paulo J.S. Cruz
Lab2PT - School of Architecture, University of Minho, Guimarães, Portugal
Volume 1
ISSN: 2643-6698
eISSN: 2643-6701
PROCEEDINGS OF THE FOURTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON STRUCTURES AND
ARCHITECTURE (ICSA 2019), LISBON, PORTUGAL, 24-26 JULY 2019
Structures and Architecture:
Bridging the Gap and Crossing
Borders
Editor
Paulo J.S. Cruz
Lab2PT - School of Architecture, University of Minho, Guimarães, Portugal
Cover photo
Poetic Cosmos of the Breath
Picture taken at “Poetic Cosmos of the Breath”, Airshow in Gunpowder Park, London, UK,
2007/09/22.
Courtesy the artist; Tanya Bonakdar Gallery, New York; Andersen’s Contemporary, Copenha-
gen; Pinksummer contemporary art, Genoa; Esther Schipper, Berlin.
© Photography by StudioTomás Saraceno, 2007
Reproduced with permission
Inspired by the work of Dominic Michaelis, an English architect and inventor who came up with
the technology for a solar-powered hot air balloon, Poetic Cosmos of the Breath is a time-based,
experimental, solar dome that takes flight only under certain climatic conditions. It uses deceptively
simple materials: a paper-thin foil accompanied by a few sand bags, and a handful of participants
to produce a startlingly ethereal, shimmering effect. Staged at dawn, as temperature conditions
naturally shift, air inside the balloon is heated by a greenhouse effect and the lightweight material
slowly lifts off the ground completely unaided by machines or electrical power. At the same time,
sunlight cast through the material creates a vibrant rainbow-tinged iridescent glow. Firstly com-
missioned by Arts Catalyst in 2007 as a performative action at Gunpowder Park in Essex, the ins-
tallation was later presented in 2013 at “Mobile M+:Inflation!”, Hong Kong as a temporary event
occurring periodically during the show.
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Table of contents
Preface xv
Conference Organization xvii
Keynote Lectures
Design for durability 3
F. Branco
Builders of ephemeral monumental constructions in cardboard 7
O. Grossetête
Tectonic ecologies in architecture – A critical perspective in a time of transition 11
A. Beim
Architects + engineers: A very creative and productive collaboration 27
H. Corres, J. León & L. Todisco
Design for future: A new way of storytelling on footbridge 37
L. Ren & X. Ruan
Technical Contributions
Mini-Symposium
Circular Tectonics: Towards ecological continuity, -means, -relations,
strategies and -innovation in architectural practice
Circular Tectonics? – A critical discussion of how the architectural discipline can drive 51
ecological continuity
M.F. Hvejsel & A. Beim
Connecting ends with beginnings – Conceptual framework for a circular art of tectonics 59
J. Holst
The compatibility of architecture and circular economy 67
H. Ejstrup & P. Munch-Petersen
Dialectical Tectonics – Ontology and tectonic ecology of form, material and form without material 75
K. Usto
Sustainable building renovation: Towards a holistic tectonics thinking framework in s ustainable 83
transformation of the built environment by (through) renovation
A. Kamari & P.H. Kirkegaard
Isolating the tectonics of insulation 92
H. Ejstrup
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A tectonic approach to energy renovation of dwellings – The case of Gellerup 99
S.R. Jensen, P.H. Kirkegaard, G. Postiglione & A. Strange
Transformation of architectural heritage through adaptive modular systems 109
J. Buthke, S.O.Pedersen, N.M. Larsen & C. Bundgaard
Building circular economy – Strategies for decoupling in architectural practice 117
L.K. Frederiksen & P. Munch-Petersen
Invisible tectonics: Nano materials, chemical synthesis, and human health 126
F. Trubiano
Beautiful tectonics – Corporeal aesthetic in tectonics as sustainable parameter 132
N.B. Andersen
The presence of timber – Oral history versus architectural theory 141
U. Groba
Circular tectonics, users, and local culture 149
J. Johansson
Tectonic learning ecologies: Elements for a circular architecture pedagogy in the 157
work of Fernando Távora
M.F. Hvejsel
Special Sessions
Wood: Structure and expression
A Universe of Wood Joinery 167
M. Spaan
Tectonic in the education 174
C. Rist-Stadelmann
Connected Knowledge 179
B.O. Braaten, J. Siem & A. Gilberg
Full-scale wood architecture as educational tool 187
J. Siem, B.O. Braaten & A. Gilberg
Optimization and shaping of indeterminate frame structures 195
P. Mayencourt & C.T. Mueller
The aspect of craftmanship: Innovation and Expression 203
U. Meister
Crafting Spatiality: Explorations with components and connections for
spatial architectural structures
Bending-active kit-of-parts systems: Uniformity generating complexity 213
S. Brancart, N. De Temmerman, L. De Laet & O. Popovic-Larsen
Exploration of spatial structures made from reused elements and the design of optimal 221
kits-of-parts
J. Brütting, C. Fivet & G. Senatore
Rotational stiffness in timber joinery connections: Analytical and experimental 229
characterizations of the Nuki joint
D.L. Fang, C.T. Mueller, J. Brütting, C. Fivet & J. Moradei
vi
A Tectonic methodology for timber joints. The excellence of detail in the era of technology 237
throughout an experimental investigation
L. Catalá Bustos, P. H. Kirkegaard, P.F. Sonne-Frederiksen & J. Buthke
General Contributions
Building envelopes
Strategies for the refurbishment of heritage-listed post-war facades 247
I. Sörensen & F. Mähl
Wrapping up and weaving buildings: Handcrafted techniques in contemporary architecture 256
I. Curiel Peraza
A hybrid adaptive composite based auxiliary envelope 264
I.W. Foged, A. Pasold & T. Pelosini
Structural adhesive connections for building façade applications 272
K.V. Machalická, M. Vokáč, M. Zikmundová & M. Eliášová
Good looking and safe: “Heavy” Façades in Seismic Zones 280
M. Roik
Energy efficiency study applied on a monumental building 288
D. Bocan, C. Bocan & A. Keller
Fastening technology as an interface and integration element of architectural, structural, 296
and building engineering
P. Spyridis
Comprehension of complex forms
Complex geometries of environmentally sensitive Forms 307
M.G. Fineout
Multi-dimensional form finding: Structure, construction and sustainability 317
D. Parigi & L. Damkilde
Computer and experimental methods
Conceptual design in the years of the numerical revolution: Risks and perspectives 327
L. Kubiak & L. Sgambi
Self-supporting ceramic wall system: Challenges of additive manufacturing of architectural 334
ceramic components
J. Moreira, L. Ferreira, B. Figueiredo, P.J.S. Cruz, A.M. Sampaio, R. Gonçalves & A.J. Pontes
Design exploration of architectural geometries and structural performance for sports arenas 342
based on SOM-clustering and structural performance simulation
W. Pan, Y. Sun, M. Turrin, C. Louter & I. S. Sariyildiz
Experimental dynamic behavior of an of an historical thin shell structure in concrete: The 350
Paraboloide of Casale Monferrato
E. Lenticchia, R. Ceravolo & S. Invernizzi
Concept architectural buildings
Materials science, spanning the divide between architecture and structural engineering 361
F.A. Veer, L. van Ellen & M. Nazari
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Digital fascinations versus constructed reality: Towards achieving excellence in 368
execution, a practical approach
T.M. Boake
Concrete and masonry structures
Concrete masonry units: Innovation design strategies through architecture and building 383
technology integration
C. Manrique, D. Armpriest, S. He & G. Florenca
Rehabilitation of trumpeters’ Tower of the Saint Margaret Evangelical Church of Medias 391
V. Ungureanu, M. Georgescu & L. Gligor
A Platform of design strategies for the optimization of concrete floor systems in India 399
M.A. Ismail & C.T. Mueller
A prototype for precast covers. An optimal solution by Torroja 409
J. Antuña & B. Orta
Research into the response of segmental masonry barrel vaults to dynamic loading effects 417
J. Witzany, R. Zigler, T. Čejka, J. Karas, J. Kubát, M. Pirner & S. Urushadze
The Sorolla Institute of Valencia (Spain). A project by J.R. Azpiazu 423
E. Fenollosa, I. Cabrera & B. Serrano
Masonry tectonics: Craft, labor, & structural innovation in architectural education 431
F. Trubiano, J. Dessi-Olive & R. Gentry
Educating architects and structural engineers
It’s all structural: Teaching construction logic with parametric modeling 441
A.C. Harfmann
Draw first, ask questions later: The value of manual sketching in elementary architectural 451
structures education
D.J. Oakley
Structures and architecture integration in a best use of wood design competition studio 459
D. Armpriest & C. Manrique
SIXXIGames: Serious games to educate young architects and structural engineers 468
T. Iori, I. Giannetti & G. Capurso
Experience-based learning in construction education. Testing the effectiveness of the 476
product-oriented learning situation
I. Vrouwe & L. Luyten
MERGE: Exploring new paradigms for educating architects, engineers and builders 484
J. Kansler & J. Doerfler
The structural depth of the masonry antidome and ambidome 492
L. Luyten & E. Jannasch
From abstract construction to community integration 501
L.H. Hansen
Integrating design science and systems thinking for active learning 510
M.M. Laboy
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Teaching reflection: The unrealized potential of log construction 518
J.X. Zhu, P. Ghelichi & R.S. Diedering
Parametric design and analysis of building structures in the Architecture School of A Coruña 526
J. Vázquez-Rodríguez, D. Otero-Chans, J. Estévez-Cimadevila, E. Martín-Gutiérrez &
F. Suarez-Riestra
Structural integrity and functionality of form; exploring relations of load-bearing elements 532
and architectural form in the education of engineers
A. Rønnquist, B. Manum & N. Labonnote
Transforming structure: The metaphorical construction process and structural design 540
E.V. Ellis & D.A. Kratzer
Teaching construction thinking in architecture through materiality and craftsmanship 548
M. Rinke
Adaptation of a monument building for accessibility of disabled persons, a case study 556
C. Bocan, D. Bocan & A. Keller
Timber tectonics in the digital age: Interdisciplinary learning for data-driven wood architecture 563
M. Riggio & N.Y. Cheng
Research initiatives: Structural application into design process 571
M. Callahan, S. Shadravan & Y. Obasade
Aspects of the integral teaching of structures and architectural design 577
M. Blenkuš & T. Krušec
Advanced structural integration collaboratory model for architecture students 585
T. Fowler & S. Rihal
Education on structural glass design: Redefining glass through the design of innovative, 593
full-glass structures
F. Oikonomopoulou, T. Bristogianni, C. Louter, F.A. Veer & R. Nijsse
Exploring experimental methods on teaching structures for architects:
601
first results of a new course at FAUP
E. Brito & R.F. Póvoas
Glass structures
Performance of the compressed pillar made of solid glass bricks in comparison with other 611
materials
J. Fíla, M. Eliášová & Z. Sokol
Current analytical computational methods of laminated glass panels in comparison to FEM 619
simulation
T. Hána, K. V. Machalická, M. Vokáč & M. Eliášová
On configuration and structural design of frameless glass structures 628
P.-S. Chen & M.-T. Tsai
Performance of glass brick wall exposed to fire 638
Z. Sokol & M. Eliášová
Innovative architectural and structural design
Housing experiments of the 1920s fuelling innovation. The multicellular construction system 649
A. Cel Mare
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