XVIII. MİMARLIKTA SAYISAL TASARIM ULUSAL SEMPOZYUMU
Exploring the Architectural Potential of Self-Responding Surfaces with TPU on Flexible Material
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Balıkesir Üniversitesi Yayınları
This study aims to develop self-responsive architectural surfaces with thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) on flexible material, which is a programmable material. In the study, how the form can work, the process of finding the form, and its potential and proposal for use in the field of architecture were investigated. While flexible materials attract attention with their mechanical properties and shape memory capacities, TPU stands out in this field with its flexibility, durability and biocompatibility. The study aims to create architectural surfaces that can resist environmental changes (such as temperature, humidity, pH) by taking advantage of these properties of TPU. In this context, the programmability properties of surfaces developed using TPU material were examined. In the first stage, various patterns were created with TPU and it was observed how these patterns would react on the surface itself. Various surface morphologies were obtained using different patterns and gridal systems, and the performances of these surfaces were evaluated with digital simulations. In addition, the study shows that the 3D form potential of 2D surfaces is also revealed. A literature review was conducted on similar studies and the information available in the literature was evaluated. Following the material research, material behavior was examined using tools such as Rhino, a 3D modeling tool, Grasshopper, an algorithmic modeling tool, and Kangaroo plug-in, and an algorithm that simulates material behavior was developed. It has been an important fundamental step in understanding the physical prototype and form. Prototype production studies were carried out in order to understand the behavior of the form and to obtain close results since the exact scale cannot be obtained at this stage. The process was observed and reported. The behavior of selected flexible and semi-flexible fabric materials in prototype production was emphasized, and the parameters and prototype structure on the 3D Printer during the production process of the TPU material were explained. The results of the research reveal the innovative potential of working with programmable flexible materials in terms of architectural applications. These findings are considered an important step in smart material applications, especially in architectural design and building technologies. Future work will focus on further improving the functional properties of these surfaces and adapting them to different architectural applications. In conclusion, this study shows that developing architectural surfaces using programmable flexible materials with TPU has a significant potential for creating smart structures that are sensitive to environmental changes. Innovative studies in this field will contribute to the development of more sustainable and functional architectural solutions in the future. At the end of the research, an architectural proposal in which this technology can be applied will be presented, and a new perspective for sustainable and smart building systems will be presented.
