Structural characterisation of adaptive facades in Europe – Part I: Insight on classification rules, performance metrics and design methods

Abstract

As an outcome of the European COST Action TU1403 ‘Adaptive facades network’ - ‘Structural’ Task Group, this paper collects some recent examples and design concepts of adaptive systems, specifically including a new classification proposal and the definition of some possible metrics for their structural performance assessment. The aim is to provide a robust background and detailed state-of-the-art information for these novel structural systems, towards the development of standardized and reliable procedures for their mechanical and thermo-physical characterization.