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Wykorzystanie fizycznych praw środowiska w eksperymentach architektonicznych Philippe'a Rahma
The use of physical laws of environment in Philippe Rahms architectural experiments

Author(s): Barbara Stec
Subject(s): Architecture
Published by: Oficyna Wydawnicza KA AFM
Keywords: space architecture; physical properties of space; radiation; humidity; convection; architectural experimentation; meteorological architecture

Summary/Abstract: The object of this scientific research is the use of physical laws of environment in Philippe Rahms meteorological architecture – which consists of art installations, architectural designs and architectural projects. Based on a method consistant with the author’s direct experience of Rahmswork, an analysis of his texts and projects was presented, using examples of the physical laws in the atmosphere and of the human physiological processes and how they integrate into Rahms projects. Attention was focused primarily on projects which use radiation, humidity and convection.The aim of this research is to demonstrate that exist the contemporary experimental architecture,designed on the basis of physical natural laws, taking in the atmosphere and that this way of design in creases the practical and economic advantages of architecture.

  • Issue Year: XVII/2017
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 65-78
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Polish