Transformable and Modular Building Systems: Mechanics, Design, and Applications Innovations
A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Building Structures".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 December 2025 | Viewed by 40
Special Issue Editors
Interests: origami; deployable structures; transformable building; membrane structures; metamaterials
Interests: origami; façade; kirigami; deployable structures; metamaterials
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Transformable and modular building systems have emerged as innovative solutions to address evolving architectural, engineering, and environmental challenges. These adaptable structures leverage advancements in mechanics, materials science, and design to meet the demands of rapidly changing urban environments and extreme conditions, and to achieve the sustainability goals. Their modularity and transformative capabilities offer versatility, efficiency, and resilience, paving the way for novel architectural and engineering applications.
This Special Issue welcomes original research articles and reviews that explore the cutting-edge development of transformable and modular building systems. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Mechanics and material innovations in transformable building systems;
- Design principles and applications of modular construction systems;
- Inflatable structures and their engineering potential;
- Deployable shelter structures for emergency or temporary use;
- Adaptive façade systems for climate-responsive design;
- Structural analysis and optimization of transformable and modular buildings;
- Digital and computational approaches to transformable and modular building design.
Dr. Qian Zhang
Dr. Marco Meloni
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- transformable building
- modular building
- inflatable structures
- adaptive facades
- digital design and optimization
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