scholarly journals The Transformation of using Fractal Forms between Islamic and Digital Architecture from a Sustainable Approach

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 87
Author(s):  
Amr Elgohary

Along eras and civilizations, nature as a sustainable reference always has a great role in inspiration of the architectural form by the diversity of its vocabulary, rules, and colors…etc. Consequently, fractals as the main natural elements appeared in the achitectural morphology, since the ancient eras especially in the Islamic architecture in a various levels of forms, details, and patterns. However, nowadays the new architectural theories deal with fractals concept in a different ways depending on the deep understanding of universal and cosmic nature, also the new digital techniques in architectural design and construction that enhanced the appearance of new fractal forms. In this context, the research discusses the transformations of fractal systems, concepts and applications in architecture at the resent architectural theories, focusing on the digital architecture and how it deals with fractal forms, aiming to root the new architectural theories and link it with Islamic heritage to achieve a new Arab architecture that respects and reveals the local heritage and adapt with the latest architectural theories and techniques.

Author(s):  
Ibtisam Abdulelah Al Khafaji ◽  
Israa Jabber Theban

Relationship between function and aesthetic has been occupied researchers, philosophers, artists and architects considerably to define meanings and to show significance degree of mutual influences. This analytical research investigates – How multi-functionality improve aesthetic values of architectural forms in contemporary Islamic architecture. We have  defined procedurally  the concept of  multi-functionality  as a  potential forces of  generative centers  and aesthetic  as geometrical  coherence  of  architectural form. The absence of clear relations between multi-functionality and how it can be used to improve aesthetic values formed a basic research problem. The main target of this research is to determine how designers can enhancing aesthetic values of forms by using different functions. We suppose that multi-functionality improve the aesthetic values of the architectural form by strengthening   geometrical coherence. We selected Five projects of contemporary Islamic centers and sample of 20 person’s. Semantic differential scale was used to analyze variables. The research found that multi-functionality has a great role in supporting the aesthetic values of architectural form by defining physical characters, Identifying and intensifying its visual and physical connections.


2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 307-316
Author(s):  
Cecep Supriatna ◽  
Sri Handayani

Abstract: Islamic architecture appears not only as mere ornament, but is a media that plays an important role that has its own charm for every visitor/user, because a good design must respond to geography, location, climate, size, culture and others. The dome-shaped mosque building has thrived in the Islamic world and has become a symbol of expression of the structure and identity of a mosque. However, in the last two decades, many mosques without domes have appeared in Indonesia. Mosques with modern geometric elements are increasingly standing majestically in several areas in Indonesia. Some architects began to eliminate the dome element in the mosque, but still displayed Islamic values. One of the mosques without a dome is the Great Mosque of West Sumatra. The design is a square building that instead of a dome but instead forms a gonjong. The design of the Great Mosque of West Sumatra was criticized by several figures in West Sumatra, who said that the design of the mosque was unusual because it did not have a dome due to some literature stating that one part of the mosque was a 'dome'. news about the existence of a mosque ornament which is claimed to be a form of motif commonly used by Jews (Pentagram). The purpose of the study was to identify the design idea of the Roof of the Great Mosque of West Sumatra which describes the shape of the stretch of cloth used to carry the Hajar Aswad stone, the concept of three symbols: the springs (the elements of nature), the crescent moon and the Gadang House. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative. The results of the study indicate that the value and meaning of the architectural design philosophy of the roof of the Great Mosque of West Sumatra, which is represented by the architect in its design concept, has a lot of compatibility with the mosque building that has been designed. The concept is very clearly visible so that even ordinary people are very easy to understand.Keywords: Mosque Roof, Bagonjong Roof, Representation Abstrak: Arsitektur Islam muncul bukan hanya sebatas ornamen semata tetapi merupakan media yang berperan penting yang memiliki daya tarik tersendiri bagi setiap pengunjungnya/pemakainya, karena sebuah desain yg baik harus merespon geografi, lokasi, iklim, ukuran, budaya dan lain-lain. Bangunan Masjid berbentuk kubah telah tumbuh subur dalam dunia Islam dan menjadi sebuah simbol ekspresi struktur dan identitas dari sebuah masjid. Namun dua dekade terakhir ini di Indonesia mulai banyak bermunculan bangunan masjid tanpa kubah. Masjid dengan unsur-unsur geomotrik modern semakin banyak berdiri dengan megah di beberapa wilayah di Indonesia. Beberapa arsitek mulai menghilangkan unsur kubah pada masjid, namun tetap menampilkan nilai-nilai Islami. Salah satu masjid tanpa kubah tersebut adalah Masjid Raya Sumatera Barat. Rancangannya berupa bangunan persegi yang alih-alih berkubah tapi justru membentuk gonjong. Hasil rancangan Masjid Raya Sumatera Barat pernah dikritik oleh beberapa tokoh di Sumatera Barat, yang menyebutkan rancangan masjid tidak lazim lantaran tidak memiliki kubah karena adanya beberapa literatur yang menyatakan bahwa salah satu bagian dari masjid itu adalah ‘kubah’, bahkan ada beberapa keraguan tersebut yang berhembus kabar tentang adanya bentuk ornament masjid yang diklaim sebagai bentuk motif yang biasa dipakai orang Yahudi (Pentagram). Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk mengidentifikasi gagasan desain Atap Masjid Raya Sumatera Barat yang menggambarkan bentuk bentangan kain yang digunakan untuk mengusung batu Hajar Aswad, konsep dari tiga simbol: sumber mata air (the springs: unsur alam), bulan sabit dan Rumah Gadang. Metode yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa nilai dan makna filosofi desain arsitektur atap masjid Raya Sumatera Barat yang direpresentasikan oleh arsitek dalam konsep desainnya, terdapat banyak kesesuaian dengan bangunan masjid yang sudah dirancangnya. Konsep tersebut sangat nampak jelas terlihat sehingga orang awam pun sangat mudah untuk memahaminya.Kata Kunci: Atap Masjid, Atap Bagonjong, Representasi


2014 ◽  
Vol 539 ◽  
pp. 700-705
Author(s):  
Xiao He Li ◽  
Jian Wen Dong ◽  
Si Ren Lan

In the current construction status of Taiwan Alishan Forest Recreation Area in the Tsou tribe's culture on the basis of the Tsou traditional architectural elements were refined, and the Tsou tribe cultural and architectural design of the built environment were studied in detail. It discusses the use of traditional architectural elements methods in the area of architectural design, in order to provide reference for the design and construction practice scenic continent.


2019 ◽  
Vol 79 ◽  
pp. 01014
Author(s):  
Xuyu Tian ◽  
Shuntao Wu ◽  
Peiling He ◽  
Xiong Zhou ◽  
Zhaonian Bian ◽  
...  

Membrane materials and open-close roof buildings are new building materials and structural forms, which have developed rapidly in recent years. This new form of close combination of architecture and nature has enriched the connotation of architecture, exhibited the city, but also to the architectural design and construction has brought great challenges. Through the research and analysis of the performance of the membrane material, this study provides a reference for the design and construction of the domestic membrane material for the opening and closing roof structure.


1993 ◽  
Vol 52 (2) ◽  
pp. 159-178 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margaret Supplee Smith ◽  
John C. Moorhouse

This study combines historical and quantitative methods to determine the market response to a major nineteenth century American urban architectural form-the speculatively built row house. The paper estimates a hedonic price index which decomposes the original purchase price of the row house into a set of prices for the characteristics of the house, including detailed architectural features. In turn, the estimated prices for the architectural features reveal the market's response to the aesthetic design. With more than 3,500 row houses, its tree-lined streets, and scattered parks, Boston's South End is the largest Victorian residential district remaining in the United States. The homogeneity of the brick bowfront row house form, coupled with the variety of architectural features, provides an unusual opportunity to test the effect of architecture on market values. We find that variables for lot size, house size, and location within the neighborhood explain 74 percent of the price of a row house. Architectural style and features account for an additional 14 percent of the price of the house and are more highly valued when they differentiate a row house from its neighbors. These are significant results, for they provide systematic statistical evidence that architectural design matters in the marketplace. "But tell me: When you say; 'The value of a building,' do you really lay more stress on the subjective value than the dollar value?" "On both. For human nature determines that subjective value, sooner or later, becomes money value; and the lack of it, sooner or later, money loss. The subjective value is far higher, by far the more permanent; but money value is inseparable from the affairs of life; to ignore it would be moonshine."


2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 124-145 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel K.S. Walden

AbstractThis paper explores the convergence of musical and architectural theory in Vitruvius’De Architectura.Section 1 describes Vitruvius’ architectural lexicon, borrowed from Aristoxenus (I.2), and explores his description of the laws of harmony, modeled onElementa Harmonica(V.4). Section 2 explores how Vitruvius proposes using music theory in practical architectural design, including construction of columns using architectural orders analogous to Aristoxeniangenera(I.2.6; IV.1); acoustical designs for theatres (V.5); and the development of machines, including siege engines ‘tuned’ like musical instruments (X.12) and water-organs [hydrauli] constructed to execute all the different varieties of tuning (X.8). Section 3 reflects on Vitruvius’ use of analogies with a musical instrument, thesambuca, to explain his understanding of cosmic harmony and architectural form, and his possible sources (VI.1). Finally, Section 4 discusses Vitruvius’ ideas about the importance of a liberal arts education that includes study of music theory. The best architects, Vitruvius explains, can discover in music the secrets to forms they both encounter in nature and create themselves.


2013 ◽  
Vol 368-370 ◽  
pp. 7-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fang Da Yu

Since the nineteen eighties, digital technology has penetrated into many aspects of higher education with hitherto unknown speed, forming some cross fields; "digital architecture" is a typical representative. But the national universities course construction is relatively backward which is the cross course of architectural design and digital technology .The article through analysis of " thought process of digital building" formation and difference with traditional sketch design thought of the teaching design to discuss the innovation and integration of digital technology and construction courses.


2003 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 46-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jules Moloney ◽  
Rajaa Issa

Most CAAD software in use for architectural education relies heavily on abstract geometry manipulation to create architectural form. Building materials are usually applied as finishing textures to complement the visual effect of the geometry. This paper investigates the limitations of commonly used CAAD software in terms of encouraging an intuitive thinking about the physical characteristics of building materials in the context of the educational design studio. The importance of the link between representation and creativity is noted. In order to sample the current functionality of typical software used in architectural education a case study involving 80 first year architecture students is presented. These outcomes are discussed and the possibility for new or extended software features are suggested. The paper concludes with an argument for design software that redresses the balance between geometry and materials in architectural design education.


2013 ◽  
Vol 312 ◽  
pp. 934-938
Author(s):  
Yu Liang Zhang ◽  
Quan Sun

building materials are the carriers of building; it has both functions with use and performance. The implementation of the architectural form can not be separated from building materials; building materials also get value of existence because of attaching building. In today's technological conditions, a variety of building materials, with each passing day, new building materials and new processing and construction techniques continue to emerge, to the architect's design provides a lot of choice, to the architect's space performance provides greater possibilities sex. All this convenience is a new character; prompting some architects to promote the generation of new design style, tactics and thinking, there are a large number of rich architectural forms of the characteristics of the times.


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