Workshop Lecture Series and Events:
Workshop Brief:
All lectures and events will take place in the main amphitheatre of the Architecture Research Center [A.R.C.], 31 Michael Giorgalla, Str., Engomi Industrial Zone, Nicosia (click on university logo for location map), T: 22842600 | F: 22354389 | E: info.arc@unic.ac.cy
Nowadays, in a globalized networked digital world, data is more accessible than ever. Digital Data is both abundant and ubiquitous and come in various forms and structures. At the same time it is often supported that data is not of any significance if it is not organised or perceived within a certain context.
Monday 21st Nov.,18:00-18:30 : “Digital Craftmanship”, by Martha Tsigkari
[DvsI] is the sequel of last year’s workshop [RvsR], which concluded to the fact that gathering/generating, filtering and conveying information presents a new frontier for Parametric Design.
Friday 25th Nov.,18:00-19:00 : “Workshop Outcome’’ , Student Presentations Friday 25th Nov.,19:00-19:30 : “Discussion’’ Workshop Tutoring Team: Martha Tsigkari, MArch, Msc Associate Architect at Foster + Partners’ Applied Research + Development (ARD) group E: mtsigkar@fosterandpartners.com | http://www.martharch.net Odysseas Georgiou, MEng, MPhil Freelance Structural Designer @ HUB E: odysseas.georgiou@hub.com.cy | http://www.odysseasgeorgiou.com/ Michalis Georgiou, MArch, Msc Lecturer at [A.R.C] of the University of Nicosia, Freelance Architect @ HUB E: georgiou.mi@unic.ac.cy | www.parametricdesign.net
Before exploring such frontiers, one has to clearly define the relation and interdependencies between data and information. DvsI, aims in researching, understanding and utilising the dipole data/information, and applying it in design through the possibilities facilitated by parametric design and digital fabrication tools and methods. The workshop is consequently expected to address the following questions: Where can we search for such data sources and how can we transform them into usable design information? How do parametric design tools and digital fabrication methods allow harvesting, mapping and exploiting data/ information? Can we support and drive our designs based on such informational foundations? What are the gains from applying these methods for both the design process and product?
Data Vs Information
Parametric Design + Digital Fabrication Workshop 21st -25th November 2011 @ [A.R.C.], Nicosia, CYPRUS
The event is sposored by
Team A: Rotrackable
Team: Nataly Papandreou, Constantinos Kounnis, Pantelis Panteli Digital Tools: Grasshopper, DIVA The team implemented a series of Parametric Design strategies aiming in reducing the overall energy consumption of a hypothetical building. Among others, the group examined form-finding methods based on self-shading and developed an opening mechanism, the ‘Rotrackable’ that allows sunlight during winter while providing shading and ventilation during summer. The team attempted to find an optimum balance between the amount of solar radiation measured on the façade of the building and the overhang of the roof. At the same time, the Sun Vector definition, adapted from Ted Ngai and developed by Andrew Heumann was implemented to define the rotation and angle of the ‘Rotracable’ in respect to the position of the Sun throughout the year. The incoming light levels in the building were subsequently measured to verify compliance with Lighting Standards. This last step has also defined the minimum number and size of the openings carrying the ‘Rotracable’ mechanism which could be completely automated (if paired with a sensor-actuator system) or work as a low-tech device (with a number of fixed positions, manually operated by the user).
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DvsI / Nov11 /rotrackable_ Nataly Papandreou, Constantinos Kounnis, Pantelis Panteli
Team A: Rotrackable Parametric Definition
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Team B: Solar Sieve
Team: Papaonisiforou Maria, Christodoulou Kyriakos, Gavriel Yiota Digital Tools: Grasshopper, DIVA, Galapagos The team implemented Parametric Design tools to achieve optimum lighting conditions for the entrance/yard of the Fabrication LAB of the Architecture department [ARC] of the University of Nicosia. The group proposed a canopy that works as a regulating membrane, permitting or restricting light wherever necessary. The team constructed a parametric model which enabled modifying the geometry and perforations of the canopy while simultaneously monitoring and calculating the resulting daylight factor and illumination values. As a final addition to the parametric definition, a genetic algorithm was implemented to iterate between all possible design solutions and determine which canopy provides the optimal daylight conditions for the space under study.
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variation 017_ efficiency factor 85%
variation 068_ efficiency factor 87%
variation 235_ efficiency factor 88%
DvsI / Nov11 /solar sieve_ Papaonisiforou Maria, Christodoulou Kyriakos, Gavriel Yiota
Team B: Solar Sieve Parametric Definition
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Team C: Optimal Shades
Team: Maria Chrysanthou, Antonia Loizou, Stavros Voskaris Digital Tools: Grasshopper, DIVA The aim of this project was to develop an intelligent, low tech, exterior shading skin for a hypothetical building that could regulate the annual solar radiation on its facades. The team approached the problem by subdividing the faรงades of the building into smaller panels and calculating the amount of annual solar radiation on each panel. The group came up with a parametric definition that relates the radiation values on each panel of the faรงade with the number and size of generated louvers per panel. To facilitate construction, the results were reduced to five categories per facade allowing modularization. Consequently, the East and West facades consisted from panels comprising 1-5 louvers, whereas the south facade consisted from panels comprising 5-9 louvers. As a final step the team calculated the new annual solar radiation on the shaded faรงades to verify their design strategy.
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DvsI / Nov11 /optimal shades_ Maria Chrysanthou, Antonia Loizou, Stavros Voskaris
Team C: Optimal Shades Parametric Definition
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Team D: Tensegrity Module
Team: Polina Demetriadou, Anna Margaritova, Darcy Osting Digital Tools: Grasshopper, Kangaroo The project team aimed in studying, comprehending and digitally simulating a simple tensegrity module using parametric design tools. The process included digitizing the physical properties of two different elements (rigid and tensile), wooden rods and steel wires, and experimenting with finding various equilibrium positions of the digital apparatus by varying several of its parameters. As such the experiment regarded the initial position of the rods and the initial dimensions of the steel wires. Once several stable formations were achieved, the team investigated the possibility of assembling a number of modules together. Finally, the information taken from the simulation (element sizes) was directly used to successfully construct a 1:1 physical module, thus verifying the validity and the future potential of the digital model.
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Equilibrium Position 015
Equilibrium Position 125
Equilibrium Position 098
DvsI / Nov11 /tensegrity module_ Polina Demetriadou, Anna Margaritova, Darcy Osting
Team D: Tensegrity Module Parametric Definition
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Team E: Fa[Brick]
Team: Stefani Kyriakide, Anna Tsareva Digital Tools: Grasshopper, DIVA, Kangaroo The team started by investigating the physical properties of an elastic piece of fabric. By physically measuring the elongation of the fabric in both x and y directions under a fixed load they came up with a parametric definition, digitally simulating the above deformation. The concept formed the basis for their design proposal – to provide shading for a specific part of the Department of Architecture [ARC] of the University of Nicosia, Cyprus which hosts the staircase of the building. Consequently the team subdivided the glazed façade of the staircase into smaller panels (tiles: 300x300mm) and calculated the annual solar radiation for each panel. The fabric was stretched according to the radiation values obtained on each panel. To facilitate construction, the results were reduced to five categories that resulted into 5 different types of tiles covering the façade.
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min 200mm x 200mm
225mm x 225mm
250mm x 250mm
275mm x 275mm
max
300mm x 300mm
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Team E: Fa[Brick] Parametric Definition
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Team E: Fa[Brick] Parametric Definition
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