Description:

The CAD IV-Scripting is meant to serve as introductory course for generative/algorithmic/parametric/computational design. Students already advanced in such topics can pursue more complex projects within individual consultations. New students will learn the basics of algorithmic modeling in the Grasshopper a graphical scripting environment. They will learn to create their own set of digital tools for efficient work and discover the advantages of this modeling approach compared to traditional ?manual? methods. Alongside small recap exercises the basic principles of generative and parametric modeling are illustrated on examples during the classes. Each demonstration is discussed in the context of a design issue, e.g. a skyscraper, urban planning, optimization of structures, facade components and others. Some lessons then focus on digital fabrication problems related to 3D printing, CNC milling or the effective use of laser cutting.
For a more thorough understanding of architectural behaviour and phenomonology, digital models must be expanded outside standard formats from CAD software (BIM and parametric models). How can digital models be used as a basis for simulation, Virtual Reality, and rapid prototyping technologies? This are the topics in this course. We will look at the forward linking from the digital models and backward feedback from the knowledge gained from simulation, VR, and RP.

Contents:

The course is split up in three main blocks: (1) From digital model to Virtual Reality and back, (2) From digital model to simulation and back, and (3) From digital model to Rapid Prototyping and back. At the end, general design flows and methodologies for these processes are discussed.

Seminar contents:

The course is split up in three main blocks: (1) From digital model to Virtual Reality and back, (2) From digital model to simulation and back, and (3) From digital model to Rapid Prototyping and back. At the end, general design flows and methodologies for these processes are discussed.

Recommended literature:

Pottmann, H., Asperl, A., Hofer, M., Kilian, A.: Architectural Geometry, Bentley Institute Press, 2007

Online zdroje
http://www.grasshopper3d.com/page/tutorials-1
https://youtu.be/fNk_zzaMoSs
https://www.khanacademy.org/math/trigonometry
https://youtu.be/OmJ-4B-mS-Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvPPXbo87ds
http://wiki.bk.tudelft.nl/toi-pedia/Math_Inspired_Geometry_in_Grasshopper
https://www.rhino3d.com/download/Rhino/4.0/EssentialMathematicsSecondEdition
http://docs.mcneel.com/rhino/6/training-level1/en-us/Default.htm
https://www.rhino3d.com/learn/?query=kind:%20architecture&modal=null
https://modelab.gitbooks.io/grasshopper-primer/content/1-foundations/1-foundations.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVwxzDHniEw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhDuYLngfSg

Abbreviations used:

Semester:

• W ... winter semester (usually October - February)
• S ... spring semester (usually March - June)
• W,S ... both semesters

Mode of completion of the course:

• A ... Assessment (no grade is given to this course but credits are awarded. You will receive only P (Passed) of F (Failed) and number of credits)
• GA ... Graded Assessment (a grade is awarded for this course)
• EX ... Examination (a grade is awarded for this course)
• A, EX ... Examination (the award of Assessment is a precondition for taking the Examination in the given subject, a grade is awarded for this course)

Weekly load (hours per week):

• P ... lecture
• C ... seminar
• L ... laboratory
• R ... proseminar
• S ... seminar