ArchiTextile: A Review on Application of Textiles in Architecture

Authors

  • Sukhvir Singh School of Design, Mody University of Science and Technology, Lakshmangarh, Rajasthan INDIA https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4010-5291
  • Prof. Ar. Rishi Raj Kapoor School of Architecture, Mody University of Science and Technology, Lakshmangarh, Rajasthan, INDIA

Abstract

The use of next-generation advanced textiles materials is now accepted and preferred over conventional building materials by the architects due to unique characteristic features of textile materials contributing towards improving the overall function, aesthetics, and expressiveness of the built structures. In modern architecture, the high-performance textile materials are appreciated and adopted for a wider application gamut such as self-cleaning maintenance-free structures, fabric canopies, energy-efficient structures, high performing façade, energy harvesting curtains, flexible mega-structures, responsive phase-changing materials, air-supported fabric structures, thermal balancing, green roofs, smart living spaces, acoustic applications, advanced building materials, textile membranes and constructing living spaces in extreme weather conditions. The textile-based architecture is fast and easy to erect, needs less maintenance, cost-effective and can replace metal and other conventionally used construction materials. The study focuses on exploring the contribution of advanced textile materials application areas in modern sustainable architecture. The study also aims to highlight the key characteristic features of these uniquely engineered advanced textiles which make them suitable over conventionally used building materials.

Author Biographies

  • Sukhvir Singh, School of Design, Mody University of Science and Technology, Lakshmangarh, Rajasthan INDIA
    Associate Professor, School of Design, Mody University of Science and Technology
  • Prof. Ar. Rishi Raj Kapoor, School of Architecture, Mody University of Science and Technology, Lakshmangarh, Rajasthan, INDIA
    Dean, School of Architecture, Mody University of Science and Technology, Lakshmangarh, Rajasthan, INDIA

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Published

2021-04-05

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 1 (2021)

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Peer Reviewed Article

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