KINETIC
FACADES
KINETOWER, KINETURA ARCHITECTS
SOURCE
https://archello.com/project/kinetower#stories
https://vimeo.com/29937130
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0C1sWImmvAE
Mentor : AR. G. SUDHA KINETIC ARCHITECTURE
IGBC AP & GRIHA CP
GENERAL CONCEPT – METAMORPHISM
• The Belgian design team Kinetura recently
created a new kinetic concept.
• The Kinetura concept of Metamorphism,
transformation of form, using the flexible
characteristics of specific materials
combined with motion-based
technologies, can be applied to
architecture.
• The concept, called ‘Kinetower’, is made
out of huge dynamic elements that are
able to transform in a physical way.
• Applying motion and flexion of certain
materials into the different spatial
dimensions allows composed and smart
materials and components to change from
flexible state to rigid and vice versa.
Mentor : AR. G. SUDHA Kinetower
IGBC AP & GRIHA CP
ADAPTIVE SYSTEM
• The movement is ensured by the use of
flexible, shape memory materials.
• The flexibility of these materials is combined
with motion-based technologies.
• The used flexible materials need to possess
the property to be rigidified but on the same
time flexibility is necessary to make it
possible for the materials to bend.
• For the creation of the concept, the ‘form
follows function’ approach was used. In the
future, the movement and adaption of the
panels should be further optimized to the
specific application. Also the speed can be
adapted according to more specific
requirements.
Mentor : AR. G. SUDHA Kinetower
IGBC AP & GRIHA CP
BUILDING PHYSICS AND ENERGY
• The morphing outside layer of the building controls the amount of light that
can penetrate trough the windows.
• At the same time the restrained light or energy can be captured to be re-used.
• The Kinetower has a great illuminating power. This explains the fact that the
Kinetower is sometimes called an energy-regulator.
• The regulation of the façade is based on the reaction to changes in the
weather conditions and also changing needs of the users.
Mentor : AR. G. SUDHA Kinetower
IGBC AP & GRIHA CP
