CLOVER-INSPIRED FRACTAL ARCHITECTURES: INNOVATIONS IN FLEXIBLE FOLDING SKINS FOR SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS

Yan-Ping Liu, Chun-Hui He (), Khaled A. Gepreel and Ji-Huan He
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Yan-Ping Liu: Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, College of Petrochemical Engineering and Environment, Zhejiang Ocean University Zhoushan, Zhejiang 316022, P. R. China
Chun-Hui He: ��Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, P. R. China
Khaled A. Gepreel: ��Mathematics Department, Faculty of Sciences, Taif University, P. O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
Ji-Huan He: ��Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, P. R. China§School of Mathematics and Big Data, Hohhot Minzu College, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia 010051, P. R. China¶National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, 199 Ren-Ai Road, Suzhou 215123, P. R. China∥School of Information Engineering, Yango University, Fuzhou 350015, P. R. China

FRACTALS (fractals), 2025, vol. 33, issue 05, 1-16

Abstract: This research focuses on the development of clover-inspired fractal architectures with flexible folding skins and their significant contributions to sustainable architecture. By closely examining the unique flexible folding characteristics of the clover surface and its near-golden ratio two-scale fractal dimension, novel Sierpinski-like carpet structures and hierarchical foldable skin concepts are created. The elements within these structures possess a high degree of freedom for independent or coordinated folding actions. Through the integration of AI-enabled control based on deep learning technology, the skins can dynamically adapt to diverse environmental and functional requirements. This innovation not only provides rich design possibilities in aesthetics but also remarkably enhances the energy efficiency of building envelopes. The application potential spans multiple fields such as smart energy harvesting, sensors, and stadium sunshade facilities, effectively promoting the integration of architecture with intelligent and sustainable technologies. The research on the fractal dimensions of the clover surface and its application in architecture enriches the understanding of the relationship between natural forms and building design, opening up new avenues for the development of sustainable architecture.

Keywords: Sustainable Architecture; Clover-Inspiration; Flexible Folding Skins; Energy Efficiency; AI-Enabled Adaptation; Building Envelopes; Bionic Design; Fractal Dimensions (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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