Configuration design of collective housing building structure - IFD systems configuration [chapter]

J Nikolic
2013 Structures and Architecture  
Main problem of contemporary housing today is in the strongly dependences of functions and elements by fixed joints into closed configuration. Principal part of the static buildings corresponds to its structure. The structure is defined as a configuration model of four principal functions and corresponding technical systems: load-bearing, enclosing, interior partitioning and building installations network system, where elements are put together into disordered and mixed relations by fixed
more » ... tions. For that reason the transformation at the building level is related with time consuming by long transformation processes, significant energy and material lose and waste production. Main characteristic of massive structure are: − Functional dependency with two or more functions integrated into one component; − Closed assemblies of components into rigid connections. − Zero "flexibility" of floor plan distribution: also the interior panels formed part of the crossbearing supporting concrete structure; − Elements are not interchangeable, but fixed together without possibility to be repair and replaced. − Services' equipment, electric cables and installations pipes and ducts are embedded into the structural and partitions walls. In the Figure 1 is shown the conventional building as mixed system of different levels. Loadbearing partition walls deal with more functions: load-bearing and partitioning and are fixed together in load-bearing structure. The same occurs with façade panel. Different functional levels are closely dependent because one component is used for more functions. Different technical levels are also dependent by fixed connections between components. ABSTRACT: Residential buildings are still based on conventional construction process where components and subsystems are parts of closed-static systems, based on fixed connections and mixed functions. Uncontrolled overlapping of different functions in the building structure creates a strong dependency conditions between building layout and technical systems. Labyrinth of interfaces and fixed joints create complex relations between elements, and don't support transformations. The design of building structure as integrated, flexible and demountable systems configuration will determine a systems disassembly and deconstruction rather than demolition. Systems configuration based on independent and exchangeable components and subsystems applied for more permanent building parts (load-bearing structure, partitions and façade) may become the solution for the new dynamics in residential building life, applying flexible and demountable (IFD) systems configuration for the different levels of technical integration, with the special emphases on the potential benefit of "Kit of parts" integrated systems.
doi:10.1201/b15267-239 fatcat:pyed6qxsmnfghjqbvcsvnkorzy