Transformable architecture: An alternative for human communication in a post-pandemic world

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Transformable architecture: An alternative for human communication in a post-pandemic world

Junyi Yang 1*
  • 1 Washington University in St. Louis    
  • *corresponding author junyi.y@wustl.edu
Published on 7 November 2023 | https://doi.org/10.54254/2755-2721/25/20230733
ACE Vol.25
ISSN (Print): 2755-273X
ISSN (Online): 2755-2721
ISBN (Print): 978-1-83558-071-4
ISBN (Online): 978-1-83558-072-1

Abstract

Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 epidemic, people's lifestyles have been significantly changed. In a post-epidemic era, some of the existing social problems are magnified by the changes in lifestyle. Temporary isolation at home becomes commonplace and continuously makes people think more carefully and deeply about their houses' functionality, safety, and comfort. In addition, the emotional impact of the epidemic has also forced people to get more security and happiness from the outside environment. By summarizing the problems of the existing buildings during the epidemic, this paper collects and studies different types and characteristics of movable architecture to conclude how these transformable designs can help people deal with the problems exposed in functional space and mental needs arising from the epidemic era. The results of different transformable architecture techniques on spatial boundaries are summarized from transformable or movable buildings. The combination and penetration of transformable architecture with different scales of space are used as the entry point to propose that movable architecture can promote communication and exchange between people. The core value of movable architecture is to break the inherent boundary of architectural space and make more connections between the inside and outside space. Thus, it lays the foundation for having more face-to-face communication between people.

Keywords:

small family house, furniture, space, fuzzy design, planning

Yang,J. (2023). Transformable architecture: An alternative for human communication in a post-pandemic world. Applied and Computational Engineering,25,50-58.
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Yang,J. (2023). Transformable architecture: An alternative for human communication in a post-pandemic world. Applied and Computational Engineering,25,50-58.

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Volume title: Proceedings of the 2023 International Conference on Functional Materials and Civil Engineering

ISBN：978-1-83558-071-4(Print) / 978-1-83558-072-1(Online)
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ISSN：2755-2721(Print) / 2755-273X(Online)

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References

[1]. Song, J. W. (2022). [CRIC] Changes in the house purchase trend and product preferences in the post-epidemic era. http://m.fangchan.com/data/13/2022-07-27/6957891405964710783.html.

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[3]. Bi, K. W. and Sun, P. (2022). Mental health in the post-epidemic era cannot be ignored. School of Social Sciences, Tsinghua University. https://www.sss.tsinghua.edu.cn/info/1074/1884.htm.

[4]. Zuk, W. and Clark, R. H. (1970). Kinetic architecture. Van Nostrand Reinhold.

[5]. Jamil, G. (2021). Covid-19 and social science research— beyond disruption and digital divide, a digital turn. Social Change, 51(4), 514–522. https://doi.org/10.1177/00490857211057869.

[6]. Saieh, N. (2009). BA_LIK / Vallo Sadovsky architects. ArchDaily. https://www.archdaily.com/34207/ba_lik-vallo-sadovsky-architects?ad_medium=gallery.

[7]. Holl, S. (2012). Steven Holl: Housing fukuoka. INTEGRATED 4x. https://integrated4x.wordpress.com/2012/05/16/steven-holl-housing-fukuoka/.

[8]. The Shed. DS+R. (n.d.). https://dsrny.com/project/the-shed.

[9]. Gehua Youth and Cultural Center / Open Architecture. (2012). ArchDaily. ISSN 0719-8884. https://www.archdaily.com/276957/gehua-youth-and-cultural-center-open-architecture.

[10]. Laura. (2023). Sharifi-ha house by Next Office. If It’s Hip, It’s Here. https://www.ifitshipitshere.com/sharifa-ha-house-by-next-office/.

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