APPLICATION OF MODULAR CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGIES AND OPEN BUILDING PRINCIPLES TO THE FORMATION OF AN ADAPTIVE RESIDENTIAL ENVIRONMENT

Abstract

This paper explores the discrepancy between the extended lifespan of load-bearing building frameworks and the swift functional aging of interior layouts and technical systems. The research seeks to validate an architectural and structural concept for an adaptable housing setting, founded on merging Open Building concepts with modern modular assembly methods. The research material encompasses analyses of Open Building theory, literature on modular building, structural connections, plug-and-play technical apparatus, and building codes for seismic construction in Uzbekistan. The research approach integrates comparative scrutiny, examination of finished projects, structural-logical synthesis, a life-cycle viewpoint as an evaluative structure for assessing efficacy, and the contrasting of structural designs based on dismantlability, maintainability, seismic response, and hardiness. The analysis shows that pairing a long-lasting Support framework with a mutable Infill section allows shifting from a fixed design paradigm to an asynchronous pattern of building updating without complete dismantling. It is determined that modular and composite systems employing reversible mechanical fastenings, encompassing bolted links with vibration-dampening inserts and components utilizing shape memory materials, present the highest adaptive capability. Furthermore, relocating utility conduits to designated distribution areas and employing BIM/BEMS platforms enhances spatial adaptability and boost whole-life management. The practical relevance of these findings resides in the utility of the suggested methodology for residential planning in earthquake-prone zones of Uzbekistan, where flexibility, robustness, and lowered costs over the building's service period need to be attained concurrently.