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| Vol. - No. | Vol.5 - No.4 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov., 2016 |
| Title | An Overview of Structural and Aesthetic Developments in Tall Buildings Using Exterior Bracing and Diagrid Systems |
| Author | Kheir Al-Kodmany, and Mir M. Ali |
| Institutions |
1)Urban Planning and Policy Department, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL 60607, USA 2)School of Architecture, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL 61820, USA |
| Abstract |
There is much architectural and engineering literature which discusses the virtues of exterior bracing and diagrid systems in regards to sustainability - two systems which generally reduce building materials, enhance structural performance, and decrease overall construction cost. By surveying past, present as well as possible future towers, this paper examines another attribute of these structural systems - the blend of structural functionality and aesthetics. Given the external nature of these structural systems, diagrids and exterior bracings can visually communicate the inherent structural logic of a building while also serving as a medium for artistic effect. Viewed in this light, the visual appeal of these systems can be enhanced to give a tower a more distinct urban identity. This entails the creation of structural elements that are aesthetically pleasing, geometrically coherent and that demonstrate dexterity of application in regards to a building's composition, while also respecting the laws of physics and mechanics. In this fashion, an artistic approach can exhibit structural systems as not just purely rational features that enable the construction of tall buildings, but as important visual components that afford opportunities for creative expression. This paper, therefore, synthesizes the concepts of structural performance and creative artistry to facilitate a better understanding of the aesthetic developments in skyscrapers worldwide. |
| Keyword | Tall buildings, Structural expressionism, Exterior bracing, Diagrids, Aesthetics |
| PP. | PP.271~291 |
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