The following Designs were the result of one year research project for the" Art of Engineering Exposition No 2 " which was hold on March 2001 at the school of architecture, Shahid Beheshti University of Iran.
Deployable Structure
A deployable structure is an expandable or contract able structure capable
of folding or unfolding into different configurations. These structures,
like most man made structures are also inspired by nature.
In the field of architecture, deployability means:
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Change of configuration and architectural space.
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Ease of handling and transportation when the structure is collapsed (contracted) and exclusion of necessary complex and tedious constructional techniques, when the structure deploys (unfurls) into its final position.
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Temporary shelter or settlement especially in a disastrous prone countries such as Iran.
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Having permanent structure through the addition of the missing links or by the introduction of fixed joints or permanent coverings.