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Abstract
Kinetic Architecture is a concept through which buildings are designed to allow parts of the structure to move, without reducing overall structural integrity. A building‘s capability for motion can be used to enhance its aesthetic qualities, respond to environmental conditions and/or perform functions that would be impossible for a static structure. The possibilities for practical implementations of kinetic architecture increased sharply in the late-20th century due to advances in mechanics, electronics, and robotics. The issue of movement in particular has been an inspiration to the work of a generation of architects and recently a strong parameter in form-finding methods. Real applications still seem out of reach, even if there are a large number of built examples as many of them were not met with significant media exposure. However, many practitioners do not know how to implement kinetic systems in buildings and believe it to be a tough task.The aim of this research is to review, explore the potentials of kinetic architecture and to help in identifying relevant design criteria that could lead to the creation of more effective and appropriate kinetic architecture that is more often considered as a solution in different situations. An explanatory research method is used to achieve this aim by providing basic principles of using kinetic systems in architecture through exploring the definitions and the historical background of this term, reviewing the main components and classifications of kinetic elements in the building and finally analyzing several examples to explain how these projects were built and the methods used to implement kinetic systems in them. At the end of this research, a list of conclusions and recommendations is deduced from this study to review the applicability of implementing kinetics in architecture and the various uses of this evolutionary trend to achieve different functions that could not be achieved effectively using traditional static buildings.