ABSTRACT
A way to interact with architectural surroundings is through kinetics–the incorporation of motion into architecture. This is important because the use of kinetics in design provides designers with another tool by which to communicate. Kinetics becomes the language by which the forms express themselves. With kinetics occupants can experience movement, transition, and morphing states through their senses. And when executed properly, kinetic architecture can serve to inspire, surprise, and even touch the human soul. Design can be extremely powerful when different kinetic elements work together to create an effect. Designers should not make architecture move simply because it can, but instead, they should push meaning through architectural gestures. In order to do this, adaptive design needs to relate to humans on multiple levels–namely the five primary levels of human experience: the physiological, intellectual, emotional, behavioral, and spiritual.
