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Introduction and Theory |Emergence of Interactive and Dynamic Architecture

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Introduction and Theory |Emergence of Interactive and Dynamic Architecture

with the lightbulb; Conversely, the television is more dynamic when turned on then off, and the room with the television turned on is more dynamic than with the television turned off.

Both the room with fire and the room with television analogies are generic examples by logic, but more substantial examples of these elementary dynamic spaces can be dated back throughout history, such as the beacon towers of the Great Wall of China,[4] the drawbridges of medieval castles, and lighthouses throughout the world. (Fig. 1.1.7 - 9) These forms of architecture represent the most basic uses of dynamic elements, where their utility focused on a singular function. While this is a valid use case, the potential of dynamics becomes much greater with the addition of multiple dynamic elements. Prime examples of this can be observed in the form of the Zen garden in the Ryoan-ji Shrine in Kyoto, Japan, and the multitude of fountains at the Villa d’Este in Tivoli, Italy. These spaces utilize multiple dynamic elements—deriving its dynamics from nature such as the gravel within the gardens, the leaves within the trees, and the water within the fountains—to enhance the space for the occupants. (Fig. 1.1.10 - 15)

Smoke Signals of the Great wall of china

From “Smoke Signals - 900 B.C.,” The History of Media (The Beginning-1950 A.D.), accessed December 17, 2019, http://thehistoryofmedia.weebly.com/smoke-signals.html.

Drawbridge at the fort of Ponta da Bandeira

By Georges Jansoone, “File:Lagos48.jpg,” Entrance with Drawbridge; Forte Da Ponta Da Bandeira; Lagos, Portugal, September 24, 2006, Wikimedia Commons, accessed December 17, 2019, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lagos48.jpg.

Rotating light of lighthouse

From Antoni Cladera, “Milky Way Photography: The Definitive Guide (2019),” PhotoPills, accessed December 17, 2019, https://www.photopills.com/articles/milky-way-photography-guide.

Figure 1.1.7 - 1.1.9

These three structures are ex-amples of simple dynamics be-ing utilized for a specific func-tion. The great wall of china made use of smoke signals on top of its watch towers to signal of incoming invasions. Draw bridges of medieval castles utilized a hinge system to control passage into the castle. Light houses utilized a light source such as fire or a rotating mirror to signal