Rigid Surface Structures

Material definitions of Structure and Space

Digital | Parametric Studies

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Through the exploration of various physical form finding techniques, we have begun to build an understanding of the intimate relationship of form and structure that is present in rigid surface structures. We have also discovered several limitations of trying to experiment with these forms through physical modeling methods. This assignment we will be exploring the potential of Form Finding in a digital environment. We will begin by developing some simple models in a more constrained particle-spring form-finding tool (CADenary) developed by Axel Killian and John Ochsendorf and then move on to developing more complex models using the Kangaroo Physics plug-in for Rhino/Grasshopper developed by Daniel Piker. This assignment will consist of completing several tutorials outside of studio coupled with some in-studio tutorials and discussion done together as a group. These tutorials are simply a means to an end and will be done as a prerequisite for performing more explicit tasks set out during studio.

ARCH 4_584_DigitalParametricStudies_Fall2013

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