DYNAMIC ARCHITECTURE

DYNAMIC ARCHITECTURE

Dynamic Architecture buildings keep modifying their shape. As each floor rotates separately, the form of the building changes constantly; you may not see the same building twice.

Dynamic architecture marks a new era in architecture. This new approach, based on motion dynamics, is in fact a challenge to traditional architecture that until now was based on gravity.
Dynamic Architecture buildings will become the symbol of a new philosophy that will change the look of our cities and the concept of living. From now on, buildings will have a fourth new dimension TIME. Buildings will not be confined to rigid shapes; construction will have a new approach and flexibility. Cities will change faster than we ever imagined.

This fourth dimension has been the essence of David Fisher's work so far. The concept has already generated considerable interest internationally, from political leaders and city councils.

The homes we live in and the way we live are also set to change drastically with this innovative architecture. Our buildings will no more remain the ‘fossilized imagination' of the architect; they will change, constantly bringing new views and experiences to us with time; nor can the architect's pencil impose an environment on us. Each building has its own will and freedom.

The construction method and the ability to produce energy on its own are two of the most outstanding features of Dynamic Architecture buildings. These buildings are made of prefabricated units, custom-made in a workshop, to fit very high quality standards. Such a process itself can guarantee cost savings of about 20%, a factor that will have a huge impact on the global real estate industry.

Compared to traditional buildings, Dynamic Architecture requires fewer people on site, which means less risk of human casualties; construction is faster and cost is significantly lower. In fact each of the three innovations of Dynamic Architecture – changing shapes, industrial production of units and self-production of clean energy, all protected by a world wide patent pending registration – can offer a host of benefits to construction and real estate industry.

Dynamic Architecture buildings will have path-breaking safety features and electronic control systems along with their futuristic design and unique luxury finishing.

SELF-POWERED

Our Architecture employs wind turbines, positioned horizontally between each floors, which will produce energy to the building itself and will supply as well energy for several other buildings. A tower of 59 floors, will have 48 wind turbines, making the building to be also a Power Station producing Green Energy in the city. Because if tomorrow is the time where we all are going to live the rest of our lives, we want it to be a really better place.

A Green Powerhouse' in Dubai

The Dynamic Architecture building, which will be constantly in motion changing its shape, will be able to generate electric energy for itself as well as for other buildings. Forty-eight wind turbines fitted between each rotating floors as well as the solar panels positioned on the roof of the building will produce energy from wind and the sunlight, with no pollution. The total energy produced by this inbuilt ‘powerhouse' every year will be worth approximately seven million dollars.

Each turbine can produce 0.3 megawatt of electricity, compared to 1-1.5 megawatt generated by a normal vertical turbine (windmill). Considering that Dubai gets 4,000 wind hours annually, the turbines incorporated into the building can generate 1,200,000 kilowatt-hour of energy.

As average annual power consumption of a family is estimated to be 24,000 kilowatt-hour, each turbine can supply energy for about 50 families. The Dynamic Architecture tower in Dubai will be having 200 apartments and hence four turbines can take care of their energy needs. The surplus clean energy produced by the remaining 44 turbines can light up the neighborhood of the building.

However, taking into consideration that the average wind speed in Dubai is of only 16 km/h we may need to double the number of turbines to light up the building, for a total of eight. Still there will be 40 free turbines, good enough to supply power for five skyscrapers of the same size.
The horizontal turbines of the Dynamic Architecture building are simply inserted between the floors, practically invisible. They neither need a pole nor a concrete foundation. In addition, they are at zero distance from the consumer, making also the maintenance much easier.

The particular design of the building and the carbon fiber special shape of the wings take care of the acoustics issues. Producing that much electric energy without any implication on the aesthetic aspect of the building is a revolutionary step in tapping alternative energy sources. This production of green energy will have a positive impact on the environment and economy.

THE ROTATING TOWER, THE FIRST INDUSTRIAL SKYSCRAPER

Man has always built his homes in the same way: brick after brick, right where he would then live. The art of construction has actually changed very little over centuries.

Until today, there have only been three major steps forward: 3,800 b.C. – Ancient Egyptians built the pyramids and buildings until now are based on gravity: stones/bricks/blocks are positioned one on top of the other.

1436 - Brunelleschi designed the dome of the Cathedral of Florence. The biggest dome ever built, challenging horizontal forces.

1889 - The first iron structure, the Eiffel Tower , was built in Paris . Many skyscrapers are built of bolted steel traces, based on the same technology.

1905 - Reinforced concrete was created by combining cement with iron bars; most structures until now are made of reinforced concrete.

Today, the Rotating Tower of Dubai marks the first real innovation in construction in a century.

In fact, the Rotating Tower will be the first industrial skyscraper ever constructed: 90 percent of the building will be prefabricated and assembled on a central core, the only part that will be built with traditional reinforced concrete poured on the site.

This new way of building, based on rationalizing the construction process, provides significant savings in terms of both time and money. With fewer people on the job site and part of the production totally industrialized, the tower is expected to cost about 23% less than a traditional building.

In fact, the Dubai job site will employ only 90 persons, compared to the 2,000 normally found on similar sites. The production plant for the assembly of the “units” will require only 700 workers who will work in simpler, safer and better environmental conditions.

The Rotating Tower will be constructed in two main phases. The central core will take just six months to be constructed, using slip forms that allow the erection of a floor every two days. This structural solution of a massive single concrete core will increase the building's seismic resistance compared to a traditional skyscraper. Two months after the start of works, the first residential units will reach the job site, complete with all their plumbing, electric and air-conditioning systems.

The units will be “hooked” to the core with a sequence of one floor a week, allowing a 60 stories building to be built in a record time, saving about 30% over a construction time of a similar skyscraper. Once attached to the load-bearing structure, an operation that would require...few days.

These pre-assembled units that make a complete finished floor will be made of a combination of steel, aluminum and fiber carbon. The industrial assembly process will mean high quality of finishing that can never be achieved on a construction site, faster construction time and cost savings. We do believe that in future days, most buildings around the world will be produced within an industrial facility, offering all the above benefits.


Conclusion

In Malaysia, the architecture industry has been developing throughout the years. We are among the highest building in the world and as well as having a rotating place at the peak of Kuala Lumpur Tower.

The evolution of technology in construction industries creates a faster construction time and cost saving to the developers. The innovation of Dynamic Architecture can produce a better impact to our society, environmental and economy in this decade.