scholarly journals Adaptive Kinetic Architecture and Collective Behavior: A Dynamic Analysis for Emergency Evacuation

Buildings ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 44
Author(s):  
Angella Johnson ◽  
Size Zheng ◽  
Aiichiro Nakano ◽  
Goetz Schierle ◽  
Joon-Ho Choi
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Modeling ◽  
Human Behavior ◽  
Collective Behavior ◽  
Architectural Design ◽  
Emergency Evacuation ◽  
Crowd Modeling ◽  
Geometric Configurations ◽  
Discrete Molecular Dynamics ◽  
Kinetic Architecture ◽  
Scientists And Engineers

Adaptive kinetic architecture has emerged from a need for innovative designs that adapt to the environment and changing needs of the occupants. Architectural design and modes of egress are critical in an emergency. Flocking describes a certain collective behavior where agents are brought together in groups and move as a cohesive unit from place to place. Collective behavior may be observed in microscopic as well as macroscopic environments. Crowd modeling incorporates the study of human behavior, mathematical modeling, and molecular or fluid dynamics. The simulation of agents and their movement in the built environment is beneficial for design professionals, scientists, and engineers. Human behavior in panic situations is notably similar to fluids and molecules. The objective of this research was to evaluate the movement of agents in buildings using discrete dynamic simulation. We used a novel discrete molecular dynamics technique to simulate the evacuation of agents in panic situations. Various adaptive geometric configurations were analyzed for improved crowd flow. Kinetic walls were modeled in order to evaluate design optimization as it relates to rates of egression. This research proposes the use of kinetic walls to improve safety and efficiency during an emergency evacuation. Adaptive geometric configurations show improvements over the conventional design framework.

scholarly journals Designing in Architecture: Behavioral Approach Methodology

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3.27) ◽  
pp. 142
Author(s):  
Sri Astuti Indriyati ◽  
. .
Keyword(s):  
Human Behavior ◽  
Architectural Design ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Coping Behavior ◽  
Behavioral Approach ◽  
Employee Productivity ◽  
Specific Design ◽  
New Guidelines

A fundamental premise on environmental and behavioral fields involves assumptions about the systematic interrelationships between architecture and patterns of human behavior. The case study conducted was to confirm the needs of specific design methodology in relations to the area of Perception and Human Behavior. The research focused to the extent to which Office Space Performance gives impact on Employee Productivity and Satisfaction. Following that, It was also seen how those affect the behavior of coping. The findings show that there is a significant impact of Spaces’ Performances on Space Satisfaction. Further, there is a significant impact of Space Satisfaction on Coping Behavior and also a significant impact of Spaces’ Performances against Coping behavior. Humanist architecture with architectural behavior approach is required as a Concept of Planning and Architectural Design in the Future. A New Guidelines for Planning and Architectural Design Method for Architectural Design with Behavior concerns is proposed.   

scholarly journals Tipping points among social learners: Tools from varied disciplines

2012 ◽  
Vol 58 (2) ◽  
pp. 298-306 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Alexander Bentley ◽  
Michael J. O’Brien
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Human Behavior ◽  
Animal Behavior ◽  
Collective Behavior ◽  
Tipping Points ◽  
Physical Sciences ◽  
The Social

Abstract There is a long and rich tradition in the social sciences of using models of collective behavior in animals as jumping-off points for the study of human behavior, including collective human behavior. Here, we come at the problem in a slightly different fashion. We ask whether models of collective human behavior have anything to offer those who study animal behavior. Our brief example of tipping points, a model first developed in the physical sciences and later used in the social sciences, suggests that the analysis of human collective behavior does indeed have considerable to offer [Current Zoology 58 (2): 298–306, 2012].

The Habitability Framework: Linking Human Behavior and Physical Environment in Special Education

1983 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wolfgang F. E. Preiser ◽  
Anne Taylor
Keyword(s):  
Special Education ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Human Behavior ◽  
Physical Environment ◽  
Architectural Design ◽  
Special Educators ◽  
Environmental Design ◽  
Effective Use

The concept of environmental design cybernetics is explained, and its effective use by special educators and architects in creating learning environments is discussed. A proposed habitability framework is defined, and its applications to buildings and building occupants/users are offered. Research on architectural design applied to special education settings is reviewed. Conclusions are provided highlighting the need for collaboration among educators and architects in creating environments that assist learning.

scholarly journals Various Geometric Configuration Proposals for Dovetail Wooden Horizontal Structural Members in Multistory Building Construction

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hüseyin Emre Ilgın ◽  
Markku Karjalainen ◽  
Olli-Paavo Koponen
Keyword(s):  
Architectural Design ◽  
Wood Adhesive ◽  
Wood Products ◽  
Building Construction ◽  
Structural Members ◽  
Environmental Friendliness ◽  
Important Place ◽  
Technical Performance ◽  
Geometric Configurations ◽  
Multistory Building

Adhesives and metal fasteners have an important place in the content of engineered wood products (EWPs). However, adhesives may cause toxic gas emissions due to their petroleum-based nature, while metal fasteners may adversely affect the reusability of these products. These issues also raise important questions about the sustainability and environmental friendliness of EWPs. Thus, there is still room for a solution that is solid and completely pure wood, adhesive- and metal-connectors-free dovetail wood board elements (DWBEs). There are many studies on the technological, ecological, and economic aspects of these products in the literature, but no studies have been conducted to assess the technical performance of DWBEs. This chapter focuses on DWBEs by proposing various geometric configurations for horizontal structural members in multistory building construction through architectural modeling programs. In this architectural design phase, which is one of the first but most important stages, the proposed configurations are based on a theoretical approach, considering contemporary construction practices rather than structural analysis or mechanical simulation. Further research, including technical performance tests, will be undertaken after this critical phase. It is believed that this chapter will contribute to the dissemination of DWBEs for innovative architectural and structural applications, especially in multistory wooden structures construction.

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