Abstract
This paper presents a pop-up technique based on origamic architecture as a technological design solution for post-disaster temporary shelter systems. First of all, the concepts of disaster and post-disaster are briefly introduced, and the roles and needs of post-disaster temporary shelter systems, particularly in emergency periods, are reviewed. Second, pop-up techniques based on origamic architecture are briefly discussed. Third, a formal language for opening the cards of origamic architecture is introduced, out of which a geometric elasticity has been developed. With the language, a variety of flexible and expandable designs for shelter structures can be generated by incorporating different pop-up techniques. Finally, a prototype shelter has been constructed to demonstrate the adaptability and sustainability of the shelter within the local environment and the affected society, considering portability, low-cost, and easy in assembling by any unskilled person.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 22-36 |
Number of pages | 15 |
Journal | Open House International |
Volume | 33 |
Issue number | 1 |
Publication status | Published - 2008 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Deployable Structure
- Origamic architecture
- Pop-up technique
- Post-disaster
- Temporary shelter