jismart2024011: Rethinking Movements: A New Classification System of Kinetic Architecture

Abstract

The application of kinetic architecture is a crucial part of the construction of a sustainable and smart city. However, its evolution history shows that its development has been trapped within a previous logic. To address this issue, this study discovered the reason was embedded in the previous classification methods, and endeavors to rectify this gap by proposing a new classification system based on movement. The methodology adopted here was a combination of qualitative and quantitative research. The formulation of the new system was derived from the analysis of existing categorization methods and research findings from kinetic architectural cases. This new classification divides the domain into three categories: transportable, transformable, and hybrid kinetic architectures. The results demonstrate the historical lineage and spatial interrelations among them when classified regarding their movement. Finally, this study delves further into the discussion of the interrelationships between kinetic architecture and social structure, unveiling this realm’s immense potential. Insights and suggestions are provided to support the future development and application of kinetic architectures.