Title: The typological language of the hinge

Architectural projects are mostly static, they are not always easy to change towards demand changes of inhabitants, only partly responding to the constantly changing climate or not at all, and often not adaptable or accommodating. Buildings however can become responsive ‘shelters’ creating healthy environments for its inhabitants because they can be (constantly) adapted to new or changed demands. Rigid plated foldable spatial structures, such as origami, foldable walls or folding facade elements, are a promising strategy to create dynamic architecture because it can offer dynamic flexibility and the possibility of dynamic multiple use of space, while at the same time it can be made low tech, at low cost and with currently available building techniques. This PhD research aims to develop a design tool for architects and (construction) engineers to improve their communication and collaboration when designing rigid plated folding spatial structures with line type hinged connections. Through a spiralling action research process, which includes interviews, workshops and case study analyses, a methodological and scientific architectural design tool is generated.