"This book explores the genre of transformable architecture. It examines the development of the type from ancient times to the present day, including early transformable objects, through to the most innovative solutions.The major types of transformable structures are classified and examined in terms of structural principles and transformation mechanism, in order to explore their potential applications in the field of flexible, adaptable and intelligent architecture. This book evaluates the existing ideas and projects in kinetic structures..."--Provided by publisher.