THE INTERACTION OF SIMPLE STATES IN COMPLEX ARCHITECTURAL RECTANGULAR SHAPES

Nuran SALIU, Egzona ZENDELI VEJSELI, Kujtim ELEZI, Andrea MALIQARI

Abstract

This research explores simple states of architectural shapes as a primary generator for the development of a technique for computational design. This paper gives an overview and examines in-depth the interaction and the logic between simple states, and their dominance based on daylit qualities they offer in articulated shapes of built forms. Simple states can exist as both dimensional and non-dimensional shapes, and their ability to keep intact the topological and dimensional qualities of architectural shapes can contribute to developing tools and methods for analysis and synthesis in architectural practice. An analysis of different case studies of different building types with an emphasis on hospital buildings is presented in this paper and their respective simple states are discussed.

Pages: 159 - 170