Part B Journal Submission - Ciara D'Alberto 583411 by ciara d

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Third year Architecture student that lives in Melbourne’s inner city suburb of Brunswick, and has constantly been exposed to the ever so fast pace of city life. Over the years of growing up in such a diversly multicultural and eclectic suburb, and being surrounded by the prospect of change, I have been able to experience the notion of an ‘evolving city’ and urbanisation within Melbourne. Along with the ideas that come with an evolving city, there has also been a will to want to preserve what remains, and maintain a sense of identity. This is something that we all experience throughout our lifetime in the cities that surround us. From as far back as i could remember, and although it may sound cliché, i have always wanted to persue a career in architecture. In a sense, i feel as if i made this decision based on my upbringing, and the way in which i was constantly exposed to the world of architecture and construction, which can be traced back as far as my ancestors. For me, it was also a will to want to contribute to the world in which i live, and create buildings and spaces that people can experience and not just enter. This idea of evoking feelings within a space or environment, is what makes the architetcural world so intriguing and immersive. Form is what makes a building, and after studying the master Le Corbusier in my previous studio subject, i have grown an appreciation when it comes to the thought of simplistic forms that are fueled by an immersive and intriguing journey. This is where my appreciation for minimalistic, monochromatic and simplistic forms evolved from.It is through the complex and qualitative construction systems that this category of buildings employ, that aids the form to speak for itself, instead of sacrificing the integrity of the building by exposing intrusive elements. I hope that Studio AIR will expose me to the world of parametric design, as well as the notion of sculptural architecture. i feel that this will expose me to a different dimension of form, and enhance my knowledge for the future as an all around designer and architect.

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The site located within the Danish city of Copenhagen, and also known as ‘‘Refshaleøen’, encompasses an array of scenic views which overlook the water and force one to explore the horizon line which lays in the background [5]. The sites rich heritage and past historical placement as a Shipyard, gives the site a sense of rich context, which can further me adapted into potential design proposals, and inform any future decisions for preservation and redevelopment. The mermaid statue which lies in the foreground of the panoramic shot [02], clearly juxtaposes with the former use of the site, yet at the same time creates a canvas at which one can start to draw ideas from.

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LMS > Melbourne University > Studio Air LMS > Melbourne University > Studio Air LMS > Melbourne University > Studio Air

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One of the main points to respect whilst designing for this site, is to make sure that you understand the significant history of the site and its geograohy. This will, in some way or another, inform the way in which the design proposal comes about. The design must be pragmatic, to a degree, as well as constructable, and its height must not exceed 125 metres in height [05]. R C

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The site response requires a Three-Dimensional Sculptural Form, that is, in some way or another, able to stimulate and challange the mind. It must capture energy from nature and somehow convert it into electricity. STORE,

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Lastly, it must not create Green house gas emissions, and be sensitive to its surrounding, as o not pollute them. All in all, the design must be innovative, parametric and unlike anything witnessed in design history. I look forward to exploring the way in which technologies and design can simultaneously collaborate.

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ARIEL VIEW LAGI SITE

LMS > Melbourne University > Studio Air http://landartgenerator.org/competition2014.html

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02 “ The main aim of this project, is to promote this idea of ‘Retain and Reuse’, whilst embracing this idea of the bathing culture ” [06].

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SOLAR BATHS PERSPECTIVE SLOPE

http://landartgenerator.org/LAGI-2012/LT388DF2/# http://landartgenerator.org/LAGI-2012/LT388DF2/# http://landartgenerator.org/LAGI-2012/LT388DF2/#

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I was primarily drawn to analyse this particular project from the 2012 LAGI (Land Art Generator Initiative), as i was interested in the notion of incorprating modern technologies, such as Solar, to a site of waste deposition and decomposition [06]. This project stood out to me, as throughout my time as an architecture student, we have constantly been reminded to explore notions and ideas of ‘SUSTAINABILITY’ , and in doing that, adapting it to the built environment. The innovative quality of this project, along with the fact that it has been designed for people to interact and experience by literally ‘immersing’ themself within the Solar Bath, has prompted me reconsider and re-evaluate my stance on the limits of interactiveness that one may have with architetcure as a whole [02]. The way in which this project works, is that the Salt Water Ponds, situated on the southern end of the site, capture and store heat that has radiated directly from the sun and the surrounding landfill area. Each pond is coupled with a tall solar chimeny [01,03] that then extracts the heat from the ponds, and converts it into electricity, thus fueling the temperature control of the Solar Baths [06]. In a project like this, there needs to be a specific focus on ‘Strategic Production’ [05] , as in order for the baths to store water from rainfall, the base of the structure must be slanted and slightly offset from one another, depending on the natural slope of the site [03]. This attention to detail shows us that the enironment and site plays a huge role in the way in which the prospect of this project would perform. This idea is inventive, yet at the same time it is somewhat mocking the lifestyle of their proposed demographic of New Yorkers, as the project invites them to “... stew in the own heat of their trash”. In a sense, it forces the potential visitors of the site to realize their own agency and actively engage in the problems of energy production, which can seem daunting. For me, the prospect of this project takes the idea of Sustainability to a whole new level, by exhausting the mere thought of trash as a way of fueling the electricity of the world in the future.

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COMPONENTS STRATEGIC

http://landartgenerator.org/LAGI-2012/LT388DF2/# http://landartgenerator.org/LAGI-2012/LT388DF2/#

SOLAR BATHS

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Kinetic energy is the energy which something encompasses, and it is generally created by nearby motion. As all moving things possess a degree of Kinetic Energy, there is a possibility that it can be easily generated, whether it be through the movement of nature, organisms or merely the superficial movements of man made creations. As motion is found in almost anyhting, there is definately a prospect in being able to create energy to power a small project, sculpture or building. Although it is the pace and speed of motion, that will ultimately filter the way in which the potential project will perform.

There are complicated algorithmic expressions, which are able to explain these notions in a more in depth way... but for us average people and creative tinking architects, all we needto remember is that Motion causes power, which ultimately turns that into energy, which we can then store and use in the future to power our masterpieces.

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In conjunction with the brief, and as a way of incorporating Kinetic energy in the proposal for the 2014 LAGI competition in Copenhagen, a prospect or direction of thought may be to consider the past use of the site as a shipyard, and potentially draw energy from the ripple created in the water, through the motion of a ship... food for thought i suppose!

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An innovative designer known as Gunwook Nam, explored the notion of creating kinetic Energy through the concept of Human Foot traffic to power a system of water pumps. The way it works, is that when people walk in close proximity to the structure, energy will be created and stored, and in the future, water will be pumped to the surface [03].

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http://landartgenerator.org/LAGI-2012/LT388DF2/# http://www.tuvie.com/human-pump-using-kinetic-enerhttp://www.tuvie.com/human-pump-using-kinetic-ener-

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The use of generating energy through architecture is an upcoming obsession, that is taking the architectural world to a whole new level. In a sense, To a degree, there is a high demand for creating sustainable architecture whilst maintaining aesthetical properties, and this building seeks to minimise the negative environmental impact of buildings by enhancing efficiency and moderation though the materials chosen. This particular project combines the ideologies of Kinetic energy, by absoring the motion of the soundwaves [06], and converting it into usable energy.

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EVOLO ENTRY ENERGY ENERGY

http://www.evolo.us/competition/soundscraper-caphttp://www.evolo.us/competition/soundscraper-caphttp://www.evolo.us/competition/soundscraper-cap-

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IT IS POSSIBLE TO CLAIM THAT A DESIGNER’S CREATIVITY IS LIMITED BY THE VERY PORGRAMS THAT ARE SUPPOSED TO FREE THEIR IMAGINATION.”

Terzidis, Kostas (2009). Algorithms for Visual Design Using the Processing Language (Indianapolis, IN: Wiley), p. xx

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C O M P U T A T I O N D E S I G N N E W W O R L D A R C H I T E C T U R E As computation deisgn is becoming more and more common in the architectural world, it is beginning to expand, and architects are becoming dependant on these software methods to influence their designs. Referring to the image above, which looks at the interior and structural quality of the

Research Pavilion, there is a clear difference to what is computational design and what is not. There is a clear sense of curvilinear form, compared to the static quality of the rectilinear built form that we are used to. This particular precedent (above), interests me through its geometric and explorative quality, that encompasses an array of dynamic experience for a user.

RESEARCH PAVILION http://www.digitalcrafting.dk/?cat=9archi-

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METROPOL PARASOL METROPOL PARASOL METROPOL PARASOL

http://archidose.blogspot.com.au/2006/02/halfhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metropol_Parasol http://www.yatzer.com/Metropol-Parasol-The-

M E T R O P O L P A R A S O L C O M P U T A T I O N A L D E S I G N The ‘Metropol Parasol’ located in Seville, Spain, resembles the form of giant mushrooms that were initially derived from the vaults of the Cathedral of Seville. The architect Jürgen Mayer-Hermann, has created a structure that is very interactive, to the extent that people are encouraged to walk above the structure and on the roof. This is the main reason why this design interested me, as even though it appears as a structure the focuses on the idea of form and timber as its main material, it is a mode of architecture that forces people to interct with, through its intriguing visual display and juxtaposing qualities. I was particularly eager to research this construction, as it is a clear indication of how computational design can somewhat drive the creativity of the architect, and as mentioned by Branko Kolarevic “The consequences of new digitally driven processes of design, fabrication and construction, are increasingly challanging the historic relationship between architecture and its means of production”, and in a sense, this is what gives a sense of ambiguity and excitement, when it comes to exploring with design. [5] This design, to an extent, relates to oxman’s theologies regarding the limits and benefits which contribute to the computational design process. He states that ‘the growing method of digital architecture design is developing simultaneously with softwares for energy and structral solutions’, and at the same time increasing the depth of capacity that architects are exploring, as computational design is teaching architects to rely on algorithmic and research based experimental design processes’, in order to strenghten and give depth to their design. [6] This particular design and method of construction, demonstrated through the Metropol Parasol, may further inspire the process and the need to respond to the LAGI project, as based on this example, i want to explore the limits which architecture has to offer. Creating and interactive and immerssive experience, is what makes a building so encompassing, whilst giving people a sense of intrigue, and i feel as if the computational design process will in a way, alter the conventional process which one may take when designing, but at the same time will inform stronger concepts and interesting forms.

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METROPOL PARASOL (FORM)http://design-porteur.com/2012/05/14/j-mayKOLAREVIC OXMAN ‘Therories of the digital architecture’

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http://www.designbuild-network.com/projects/nationhttp://www.arup.com/projects/chinese_national_stadihttp://www.chinadaily.com.cn/olympics/2008-07/25/

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The Bird’s Nest building was designed for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympic Games, and its form was derived using the method of computational design. The building comprises of a double skin, with the outer skin being made up of skeletal steel, and the inner ‘skin’ of double-layered plastic, which keeps out wind and rain and filters out UVA light. I chose to explore this particular piece of architecture, it was is a building that everyone has seen, due to the public focus it pulled in 2008. I was world reknowned, especially at that time, due to its different and interesting form, not to mention the structural surface patterning, which was used not only for stability, but also for aesthetical purposes, when coupled with lighting. In the reading by Kalay, he explores the notion that “It is relatively easy to communicate information from computers to humans, who posses the intelligence needed to understand textual, numerical, graphical, and auditory messages. But it is frustratingly difficult to communicate information from humans to computers, who lack the intelligence and the ability to interpret messages, unless they are coded in a completely unambiguous manner.” This point demonstrates the constrants put upon deisgners when they translate their design ideas into computational platforms.[5]

When designing the Bird’s Nest Stadium, Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron chosen after a six month long international competition, and their revolutionary design was comissioned to be the new Olympic Stadium. The overall design is said to be based on Chinese Style crazed pottery, and Computational fluid dynamics , has been used to calculate airflow speed at each angle of the structure in order to optimise ventilation within the building. This design and computational process may assist in forming our LAGI entry, as they have clearly used a series of data in order to calculate the location of certain members and adjust the form. This is something we should consider when designing and producing our entry, using computational platforms.

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http://bimtroublemaker.blogspot.com.au/2011/01/ LMS > Melbourne University > Studio Air

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...AS WE KNOW, PARALLEL MOTIVES DO NOT COMPOSE UNLESS SOME OF THEIR ELEMENTS, OR FOREIGN ELEMENTS, SERVE AS A TIE.”

Van Pelt, John Vrendenburgh (1902) A Discussion of Composition, especially as applied to architecture (New York: Macmillan)

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COMPOSITION & GENERATION S O L A R P I X E L S Focusing on the process of composition and generation, I have explored the computational approach that was taken to produce the notion of these â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;solar pixelsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. The purpose of the project is to pixelate the 100 acre site at Freshkills Park, with these dome shaped structures. The enclosures will be fitted with photovoltaic panels that will ansorb energy by day, and emit a certain colour as night time approaches.

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In regards to computational generation, the project was based on the use of certain typography co-ordinates, that have been programmed using algorithmic expressions, and in turn, this imformation has been adapted in a way that is reflective of the specific location. Using site specific information, creates a stronger connection and sense of relevence, when it comes to generating architectural designs, and the composition of the solar pixels somewhat reflect the aim to connect to the site, through their organic yet varying forms.

http://landartgenerator.org/LAGI-2012/as03aj90/ http://landartgenerator.org/LAGI-2012/as03aj90/

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L O U I S V U I T T O N P R O J E C T C O M P U T A T I O N A L D E S I G N Designed by a team of world reknowned architects lead and inspired by the one and only, Frank Gehry, This project aims to explore the limits that computational design can reach, whilst enabeling both “intricate collaboration and unprecedented engineering” [06]. In order to compose and generate the design for the new art museum in Paris, new technologies and modelling platforms were created, which would ultimately create a ‘cloud’ database, from which the design could be edited and controlled via. The abstract and curvilinear nature of this warped creation consists of a collaboration of both ‘mass-customised’ folded glass and curved concrete panels, and these have been parametrically optimised to cater to the building’s encompassed geometric quality. The contours to generate the design and composition, were infact generated in a freeform way, that required the embedding of fabrication and geometry rules t simulate the curves.

Figure [05] explores the nature of the virtual model of all glass cylinders used to create the facade, and this followed a specific algorithmic process which involved: the extraction of reference surfaces, penetrating and seperating the surface, constructing an algorithmic pattern, creating panels and then fusing them into optimised panels. This specific process, of creating parametric algorithims, allowed the architects to continuously adjust the scale cloud provided a natural way to scale-up computation methods for design optimisation. The enabled movement of the model to the cloud platform generated for this particular project, combined a number of digital programs, that all contributed to the generation of the proposed composition. Some of which included Digital Project, XSteel, SketchUp, Rhino, and many other platforms. “In many circumstances, the result of many algorithms working simultaneously” [06], results in a new scale of design computation and optimisation, which ultimately was necessary to address some of the complex geometric issues of the project.

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M E S S E B A S E L - N E W H A L L H E R Z O G & D E M E U R O N World class architects Herzog and De Meuron, have been infatuated by the prospect of incorporating computation in the design process. In their design of the Messe Basel - New Hall, they have introduced a new platform of digital scrpting and algorithmic expressions that reflect the way in which Herzog & De Meuron operate. They claim that “Normally what [they] do is write one tool, one piece of software for one project...” [06]. Basically, the generation of the facade was informed by a computer program developed in-house by the Digital Technology Group. Randomisation was used to generate the initial pattern, though later on in the process the design became fixed. Computational design techniques were used to control the data structure right up to the end. P F

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At Herzog & De Meuron, the architects and designers believe that the physical model is vital to understanding architecture, to anticipating the construction of a building or component. This is exampled and explored through the way in which they approached the design process of this particular building. A fabrication prototype, which consisted of a double-layer cladding system with a rainscreen of wavy elements over a facade was composed and tested in-situ. This experimentation allowed the architects to gain an understanding of how the building would operate in a real life situation. This pattern, reffering to image 04, could have been created using the process of patterning lists, as a way of mass producing a pattern on a surface.

The practice lives by the notion that “Ornament as decoration is not what we try to achieve”, and instead, one needs to understand that the generation of geometry and material configurations, is what gives the building character and a sense of dpeth beyond its facade. As mentioned by Peter Brady in ‘Computation Works: The Building of Algorithmic Thought’, that “We are moving from an era where architects use software to one where they create software” [06], is something that Herzog & De Meuron epitomise. Their approach to the Messe Basel - New Hall, was revolutionary, in the sense that trial and error and continuous prototyping further enhanced the quality of the overall design.

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H E Y D A R A L I Y E V C E N T E R Z A H A H A D I D In her design of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Heydar Aliyev Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, Zaha Hadid aspired to create and express the ambitions of the Azeri Culture and nation, as they look to the future of modern design and architecture in their cities, and try to over-ride the past. The building reflects a continous and flui relationship, that is unlike anything else seen within this particular area of Baku in Azerbaijan. This central location of the masterpiece, posiitons it as a nucleus for the nation to look upon... U

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The generation and overall composition of this piece is aimed to reflect that of musical rhythm, and this was most evidently the design intent. The computational process entailed the need to generate a series of panels that would be used as a clad for the surface, and as a way of clinging to the direction of the lofted curves and overall curvilinear form of the building. The interior approach somewhat echoes the exterior, although there is a focus on the use of offsetting to create a degradation of scale and sense of repetition. The organic and fluid quality of the building, positions it as being ultra modern and almost futuristic, and this epitomises the direction in which Azerbaijan is heading in the future, and in particularly through architecture.

HEYDAR ALIYEV http://www.archdaily.com/448774/heydar-ali-

R E F L E C T I O N P A R T C O N C L U S I V E R E F L E C T I O N After exploring and exposing myself to the world of Parametric design and computational processes, I believe that there is a lot to be learnt, and this will only come from delving into the unknown beauty of experimentation. Part A introduced me to an array or computational processes and challanged me through the algorithmic approach, that I was encouraged to embark upon. Along with learning these skills, there was also an opportunity for us to further explore the possibilities of ‘computation’ processes, in the form of precedents. Looking back and exploring the work of others, opened my mind up to a whole other world... a world where any form is possible! Trial and error is the main driver for using computation design in my eyes, as the possibilities are endless, and you are often encouraged to explore the limits of such programs (Rhino and Grasshopper... and many more I still don’t know). I N T E N D E D F U T U R

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In part B, and as I embark on the next journey of STUDIO AIR, I have decided to approach my intended design with an alternative mode than usual. In past years, i have taken a somewhat stark approach, where i gather influence from a site attribute, and adapt it into a design and take it through the design process. I will still maintain the essence of my approach, but in doing so, i am looking to introduce myself to the world of ‘trial and error’ and testing parametres of a potential design. Referring to images 01 and 02, this is an example of how i adapted a potential situation to the LAGI site, as i modelled a surface based on the wind rose chart of copenhagen (where the LAGI site is situated)... i feel like this experimentation gave me a grasp of what is to come. I feel as if computation design is another world of its own, and using tools such as grasshopper, to drive something such as rhino, you are able to explore ENDLESS possibilities

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by the click of a button and insertion of an algorithmic component... something that in the past, would have been foreign to me! This approach is innovative, as not only will i gain the oportunity to push my limits, but to also be exposed to the unknown world (and sometimes frustrating world) of NURB based programs, driven my algorithms. In a sense, it is significant to design like this sometimes (... considering that you are not in a strict time constraint), as you often come accross tools and skills, that were in the past foreign and non existant. Although this approach may be risky for some (...and certainly sounds risky to me), if feel as if it is the only way that my designs will improve... EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED... that’s my approach for Studio AIR. I will certainly benefit from this... although my sleep pattern may not... Ergo...

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In learning about architectural computing, i have developed a stronger understanding , compared to the beginning of the semester (where i was completely against the thought of having to use Rhino again... Thanks Virtual Environments), as now i understand the possibilities that it can provide to potential designs. I’ve never been a fan of creating parametric inspired designs (although i was envious of those who could), simply because of the need to use programs such as Rhino... although now i am a transformed student. In the past, my designs have been purely rectilinear inspred and somewhat lacked the intriguing quality of curvilinear features. Regretfully, i will admit that sometimes, i contrained my creative mind and simplified my designs so that they’d be able to be created using 3D modelling programs, or hand draw them in a pragmatic and simple way. I have now learnt that i shouldn’t let technology drive my design... instead use it to imrpove and explore the lengths of it!

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In order to introduce myself to the wonderful world of algorthimic 3D modelling, i took it upon myself to attempt the weekly rhino tasks, which were coupled with the platform Grasshopper. In conjunction (... and most importantly with the help of the accompanying videos), i was able to successfully produce various models,,, and sometimes i even suprised myself. Most of my outcomes were admittingly achieved through the process of trial and error, and when i was still unclear of the process, i further researched and refferred to additonal videos which i sought throughout various internet platforms... youtube was my go to mode!

01 P A T T E R N I N G L I S T S A L G O R I T H M I C S K E T C H I N G Figure 01 and 02, are exmaples of using a gridshell generation process. This included the use of the geodesic component as one of its main drivers, although there were also a range of generic grasshopper tools that were coupled along with it. This particular process could be related to a potential LAGI response, as it could be used to create a undulating structure that is riddled with a patterned surface... a lattice like response.

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P A T T E R N I N G L I S T S A L G O R I T H M I C S K E T C H I N G Figure 03 demonstrates an attempt to create a patterning list parametric model, using a series of tools, but most importantly implementing the ‘voronoi’ component, i was able to create a varying grid patterns, reminiscent of a honeycomb! Of course there are many more possibilities when it comes to creating models like this. In order to give the pattern a little more dimension and depth, i implemented the component ‘offset’, as a way of creating multiple linework within the pattern. I started off using a surface, therefore a tool like this would be useful to a potential LAGI project, as any pattern could be generated onto a simplistic rectilinear or even curvilinear surface.

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L A G I S I T E (PG 04 - 05) Copenhagen ‘LAGI’ site, 2014, LAGI http://landartgenerator.org/competition2014.html (accessed on the 10th march, 2014) [06] S O L A R B A T H S (PG 06 - 07) ‘Solar Baths’, 2012, Ian Mackay, Steve Muza http://landartgenerator.org/LAGI-2012/LT388DF2/ (accessed on the 10th march, 2014)

[03] H U M A N P U M P (PG 08) ‘Human Pump’, 2014, unknown author http://www.tuvie.com/human-pump-using-kinetic-energy-to-power-the-water-pumps-system/ accessed on the 10th March, 2014)

[06] E V O L O S K Y S C R A P E R S (PG 09) ‘The Soundscraper’, 2013, Julien Bourgeois, Olivier Colliez, Savinien de Pizzol, Cédric Dounval, Romain Grouselle http://www.evolo.us/competition/soundscraper-captures-sound-kinetic-energy-whilereducing-noise-pollution/ (accessed on the 10th march, 2014)

R E S E A R C H P A V I L I O N (PG 11) Referred to the Studio Air - LECTURE 3 ‘Design Computation’

M E T R O P O L P A R A S O L (PG 12 - 13) ‘Metropol Parasol’, 2012, J. Mayer H. Architects http://design-porteur.com/2012/05/14/j-mayer-h-architects-metropol-parasol-now-complete/ (accessed on the 16th march, 2014) Kolarevic, Branko, Architecture in the Digital Age: Design and Manufacturing (New York; London: Spon Press, 2003) Suggested start with pp. 3-62 Oxman, Rivka and Robert Oxman, eds (2014). Theories of the Digital in Architecture (London; New York: Routledge), pp. 1–10 T H E

N E S T (PG 14 - 15) ‘The Birds Nest’, 2014 http://www.designbuild-network.com/projects/national_stadium/ (accessed on the 16th March, 2014)

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Kalay, Yehuda E. (2004). Architecture’s New Media: Principles, Theories, and Methods of Computer-Aided Design (Cambridge, MA: MIT Press), pp. 5-25 S O L A R P I X E L S (PG 17) ‘Solar Pixels’, 2012, Ana Saiyed http://landartgenerator.org/LAGI-2012/as03aj90/ (accessed on the 22nd March, 2014)

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G E H R Y P A R T N E R S ‘ - L O U IS V U I T T O N (PG 18 - 19) ‘Gehry Partners’ Fondation Louis vuitton’ photographs and computer generated images http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com.ezp.lib.unimelb.edu.au/ journal/10.1002/%28ISSN%291554-2769/issues (accessed on the 22nd March, 2014)

N C E S P R E C E D E N T S I M A G E R E F E R E N C E S L A G I S I T E (PG 04 - 05) IMAGES 01, 02, 03 AND 04 ‘LAGI’ site, 2014, photographs http://landartgenerator. org/competition2014.html (accessed on the 10th march, 2014) S O L A R B A T H S (PG 06 - 07) IMAGES 01, 02, 03, 04 AND 05 ‘Solar Baths’, 2012, computer generated image http://landartgenerator.org/LAGI-2012/LT388DF2/ (accessed on the 10th march, 2014) K I N E T I C E N E R G Y (PG 08) IMAGE 01 ‘Water Ripple’, date unknown, photograph 2012/LT388DF2/# (accessed on the 12th March, 2014)

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H U M A N P U M P (PG 08) IMAGE 02 ‘Human Pump’, 2014, computer generated image http://www.tuvie.com/human-pump-using-kinetic-energy-to-power-the-water-pumps-system/ accessed on the 10th March, 2014)

E V O L O S K Y S C R A P E R S (PG 09) IMAGES 03 AND 04 ‘The Soundscraper’, 2013, computer generated image http://www.evolo.us/competition/soundscraper-captures-sound-kinetic-energy-whilereducing-noise-pollution/ (accessed on the 10th march, 2014)

R E S E A R C H P A V I L I O N (PG 11) IMAGE 01 ‘Research Pavilion, date unknown, photograph, http://www.digitalcrafting. dk/?cat=9architects-metropol-parasol-now-complete/ (accessed on the 16th March, 2014)

M E T R O P O L P A R A S O L (PG 12 - 13) IMAGES 01, 02, 03 AND 04 ‘Metropol Parasol’, 2006, computer generated image http://archidose.blogspot.com.au/2006/02/half-dose-23-metropol-parasol.html (accessed on the 16th March, 2014) T H E B I R D ‘ S N E S T (PG 14 - 15) IMAGES 01, 02, 03 AND 04 ‘The Birds Nest’, 2014, photograph http://www.designbuild-network.com/projects/national_stadium/ (accessed on the 16th March, 2014)

S O L A R P I X E L S (PG 17) IMAGES 01 AND 02 ‘Solar Pixels’, 2012, Ana Saiyed, computer generated image http://landartgenerator.org/LAGI-2012/as03aj90/ (accessed on the 22nd March, 2014)

G E H R Y P A R T N E R S ‘ - L O U IS V U I T T O N (PG 18 - 19) IMAHES 01, 02, 03, 04 AND 05 ‘Gehry Partners’ Fondation Louis vuitton’ photographs and computer generated images http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com.ezp.lib.unimelb.edu.au/ journal/10.1002/%28ISSN%291554-2769/issues (accessed on the 22nd March, 2014) M E S S E B A S E L - N E W H A L L (PG 20 - 21) IMAGES 01, 02, 03, 04 AND 05 ‘Realising the Architectural Idea’, 2012, photographs and computer generated images http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com.ezp.lib.unimelb.edu.au/ journal/10.1002/%28ISSN%291554-2769/issues (accessed on the 22nd March, 2014)

Z A H A H A D I D - H E Y D A R A L I Y E V (PG 22 - 23) IMAGES 01, 02, 03 AND 04 Heydar Aliyev Center, 2013, photographs and computation diagram http://www.archdaily.com/448774/heydar-aliyev-center-zaha-hadid-architects/

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H A D I D - H E Y D A R A L I Y E V (PG 22 - 23) ‘Heydar Aliyev Center’, 2013, Zaha Hadid Archutects http://www.archdaily.com/448774/heydar-aliyev-center-zaha-hadid-architects/ (accessed on the 24th March, 2014)

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...PARAMETRIC DESIGN DEPENDS ON DEFINING RELATIONSHIPS AND THE WILLINGNESS OF THE DESIGNER TO CONSIDER THE RELATIONSHIP DEFINITION PHASE AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE BROADER DESIGN PROCESS...”

Woodbury, Robert F. (2014). ‘How Designers Use Parameters’, in Theories of the Digital in Architecture, ed. by Rivka Oxman and Robert Oxman (London; New York: Routledge), pp. 153–170

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Geometry has always been the basis of all forms of constructed design, as without geometry, structure would not exist. From the basic form, we are able to manipulate and explore the lengths of design. By adding surface patterns and penetrations, warping pure forms and combining different geomteries, we enable our artistic minds to further explore the possibilities of design through form. Nowadays, geometry has become, somewhat, a driver for contemporary architecture, in the sense that we are combining it with computational programs, and further exploring the lengths of manipulation.

This approach in contemporary design has come about through the will to create geometrical relationships between structures, rather than focusing on the distinction between different built volumes. This approach has given the architetcural world an alternative and exciting direction for the future, as the P O S S I B I L I T I E S A R E E N D L E S S ... essentially! Combining different geometries within a structure , is what gives it a dynamic yet intrinsic quality.

FACADE ENGINEERING http://www.wintech-group.co.uk/news/2011/08/ the-future-of-facade-engineering/

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L A S A G R A D A F A M I L I A G E O M E T R I C S Designed by the famous Spanish Architect Antonio Gaudi, La Sagrada Familia began construction towards the end of the 19th century, and to this day, it is still in the process of being completed (talk about good things taking time). This piece of architetcure can be described by many as a fusion of styles ranging from various influences, such as Spanish Gothic Architecture, Modern Architecture and Art Nouveau. To a degree, these styles are clearly evident throughout this highly detailed and ornately decorated structure, for example, the use of ribbed vaults and spires are reminiscent of Spanish Gothic Architetcure, or Gothic Architetcure in general. The heavy use of geometry and mass materiality can be connected with the characteristics of modern architetcure, and the Art Nouveau style is explored through the extremely decorative elements seen upon the facade as well as the muted lighting within the interior spaces. Gaudi developed a system of angled columns and ‘hyperboloidal’ vaults, as a way of eliminating the need for flying buttresses, therefore, rather than relying on exterior elements, the horizontal loads are transferred through the columns within the interior. Geometry is experienced in a multi-faceted way within and upon this building, as it is comprised of various three-dimensional forms including hyperboloids, parabolas, helicoids and conoids. As it is a cathedral, Gaudi made these geometric design decisions as a way of enhancing the acoustics within the space... in a sense, it follows the notion of F O R M F O L L O W I N G 1 F U N C T I O N S! In a sense, a design such as La Sagrada Familia, was revolutionary for its time, and it tested the parameters of using geometry in an intricate and inventive way. Nowadays, this is something we would expect to see generated on a platform such as Rhino and by using a driver such as Grasshopper. If we were to translate this to a grasshopper platform, and generate a parametric interperetation of this building, VoltaDoms would most likely be a way in which we could explore the repetition of forms and manipulation of the heights and radius’ of the elements. 1 LA SAGRADA FAMILIA http://www.archdaily.com/438992/ ad-classics-la-sagrada-familia-antoni-gaudi/

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Focusing on the Second Definintion as a base for this manipulation exploration, I decided to explore the possibilities of the geometry, by changing the bounds of the form. This particular diagram was a result of decreasing the lower bound and increasing the upper bound.

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In connection to architetcural design in general, and more relevantly in regards to our potential LAGI design, these geometries could possibily be used as a way of creating occupiable spaces that are seperate (which can be achieved by decreasing the radius or width), or alternatively by creating interlocking spaces (by increasing the radiusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;). This is a simple example, although it explores a degree of manipulation and exploration that can be achieved by using grasshopper as a design driver.

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Kolarevic, Branko and Kevin R. Klinger, eds (2008). Manufacturing Material Effects: Rethinking Design and Making in Architecture (New York; London: Routledge), pp. 6–24

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E X P L O R I N G G E O M E T R Y G E O D E S I C D O M E The â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;GEODESICâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; dome was a break through in post World War II architecture, as there was a high demand in mass production and the ability to pre-fabricate architecture, to a degree. This idea of the geodesic dome, was based on the concept, thought about by Buckminster Fuller, of fold away architetcure that was easy to transport, and create shelter for those who were homeless after the wrath of WWII.1 The partial spherical structure is laced with an array of triangulation patterning, which are designed to distribute stress accross the structure.

This form of architetcural deisgn was created well before the introduction of computational platforms and programs, and demonstrates a strong attention to detail in regards to the rigidity and effectiveness of the geodesic steel structure. The with that In a

structure has then been laced a thin layer of epoxy sheeting, acts as an environmental barrier. a sense, tent to

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1 Buckminster Fuller Institute http://bfi.org/about-fuller/big-ideas/geodesic-domes

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Designed by ‘Cox Architects’, this piece aims to “...achieve world standards and be extraordinary in terms of structure, atmosphere and spectator experience”.1 The stadium is currenlty used for most of the sporting events held in The City of Melbourne, and has a minimum seating capacity of 30,000, as to accomodate for large crowd sizes. In regards to the design of this stadium, and in particularly the use of G E O M E T R Y, creates an eye-catching monument that acts as an incentive by “promoting the use of public transport, existing facilities and infrastructure where possible”.2 The overall geometric component of the stadium, which frames the parametre of the ground, in a sense ‘...represents the next generation of stadium design’, through its innovative and daring, not to mention ground breaking design of the structure.3 Its materiality, and in particularly the bioframe, is constructured out of lightweight steel, which has been references to the ‘structural efficiencies of the Buckminster Fuller geodesic dome’, yet it uses 50 percent less steel.4 The design embodies a strong relationship to ‘sustainability’ as a new age focus, and it consists of high embodied energy steel, which contricutes to the benefit of the environment in a significant way. The cladding triangulated surface, ensures heat gain and loss to the structure and the overall stadium as a whole, and ‘each glass and metal panel is designed to allow various degrees of sunlight to penetrate the stadium, as well as allow views’.5 The external cladding of the structure incorporates an array of LED lights, which have been installed as a part of a unique public art installation, and, in a sense, they enhance this use of ‘sustainability’, as the lights consume one tenth less energy, than conventional lighting systems. 1 AAMI PARK http://www.lsaa.org/index.php/projects/ stadiums/280-aami-park-stadium-melbourne 2 AAMI PARK http://www.lsaa.org/index.php/projects/stadiums/280-aami-park-stadium-melbourne 3 AAMI PARK http://www.lsaa.org/index.php/projects/stadiums/280-aami-park-stadium-melbourne 4 AAMI PARK http://www.lsaa.org/index.php/projects/stadiums/280-aami-park-stadium-melbourne 5 AAMI PARK http://www.lsaa.org/index.php/projects/stadiums/280-aami-park-stadium-melbourne

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The stadium is basically a series of spheres which overlap, change in volume and follow a rectangular layout. Therefore, to create the basic outline for the spheres to follow, a rectangular 2D outline was created on rhino and using the “fillet” command, the points of the corners were rounded to match the circular edges of the final form.

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This curve was then selected in grasshopper, divided and exploded. This was done so spheres (when created) could be adjusted and change in volume in groups rather than as a whole to match the changes seen in the form for AAMI Park.

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The original ‘set curve’ and geometry of the stadiums overall shape was then offset to create a boundary for the internal ‘intersecting’ curve to follow.

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The geometry (the spheres), were then trimmed with the intersecting form, and this created the overall form for the stadium. This idea of a shell like structure that followed the parameter of the stadiums oval/rectangular form, was achived through subtracting the inner ‘trimmed’ part of the sphere.

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After trimming the surface to create the shell structure, we resort to creating a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Brepâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; with the geometry, in order to enable the meshing functions. Lastly, we meshed the edges in order to create a surface that resembled that, demonstrated upon the AAMI PARK stadium itself.

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So, in response, we looked at the notion of creating a series of contours, defined by the shell like structure, which we decided to explode into a series of points that would, in turn, open up an array of possibilities which we could translate into the I

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The Grasshopper plugin â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Weaverbirdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; was adopted as a means of exploring mesh capabilities in the AAMI Park reverse engineering definition. Through this plugin a range of textural surfaces and surface patterning outcomes can be achieved that are not attainable through standard Grasshopper components. Despite using geometry as the underlying research field for design, it is evident that textural quality and patterning can assist in the development of a visual response to energy harnessing in the design and a means for human interaction. Such features in combination with motivating geometry will also enhance the overall aesthetic of the design and create a point of interest for installation visitors.

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Manipulation of the model via weaverbird components stimulated ideas in regards generating a sense of movement and tactility in the design via textural surfaces and material capabilities. Furthermore it was established that whilst some patterns are intriguing and thought provoking their potential for application is limited as it was detected that fabrication would be unrealistic. Whilst the AAMI park geometry has been used as the main geometry for the manipulation activity, the application of the weaverbird components can be applied to various geometric outcomes obtained in the manipulation of the reverse engineering definition.

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A R R A Y T R A N S F O R M A T I O N S The iterations in Matrix 2.0 were developed utilising the Aami Park reverse engineering definition as a basis. ‘Array’ components were incorporated into the definition as a medium for exploring the arrangement of the form. This resulted in evolution of the original stadium of spheres to produce various configurations. Three species of iterations were producing using the ‘polar array’, ‘rectangular array’, and ‘curve array’. In addition key parameters in the definition were manipulated to produce diversified iterations. The altered parameters include, the number of points, which affected the number of spheres and the radius of these spheres. Furthermore, a number slider was connected to the point array component and this parameter was shifted to enhance variation. The number of points explored in the iterations was 5, 10 and 20. As the number of points increase the density of the iteration increased producing more complex iterations. The radius manipulation ranged from 1 to 3. The definitions with a radius equal to 3 produced a spare iteration compared to that of radius equal to 1; this factor was key to the differentiation of spatial configuration within the model. The greatest variation was achieved in the curve array iterations; furthermore these iterations were most successful in regards to stimulating design ideas and their potential for adaptation to meet the design brief. The curve used for these iterations was not conceptual however, the potential to base the parametric model on a meaningful curve that is design related and site responsive is apparent. It is evident that overall the outcomes presented by this matrix are valuable and thought provoking in regards to development of design ideas and have the potential to stimulate intriguing ideas in combination with experimentation explored in other matrices to produce interesting design brief responses.

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The iterations in Matrix 2.0 were developed utilising the Aami Park reverse engineering definition as a basis, and by introducing the ideologies that are incorporated within the evaluating fields definition, we were able to explore the lengths of manipulation in regards to varying forms. This particular matrix, began to push the limits in regards to striving away from the original ‘repetitive’ linked structure, and pushed towards an exploration of warped iterations.

The most interesting variations we derived from the introduction of the cone geometry, as we felt these iterations explored the idea of wind, which was one of the conditions of the site that we are interested in adapting to our design throughout the later stages of the project. However, there were a few of the sphere experimentations that triggered our creative brains, and made us consider how they would adapt to the LAGI site in the future and through further manipulation.

The first lot of iterations were produced continuing on with the notion of ‘spheres’, yet distancing them from the original ‘voltadom’ based definition that was explored in part B.2 and B.3, by inputting a graph controller, and using the various controllers to warp the structure. The second row explores the outcomes of switching the sphere geometry to a ‘cone’, and this allowed us to explore the discrepancies of having a different geometry that drives the outcomes. Lastly, we reverted back to the spheres, although focused on inputting the wind rose data, that is site specific to the LAGI Copenhagen site for 2014. Their outcomes resembled Aami stadium through the strong emphases on repeated forms, unlike the previous iterations that were focused on the idea of singular forms. Some of the key parameters and ‘various controllers’ that were used to alter the forms, included the number of points, which affected the amount of spheres or cones that were present along the base curve and the radius of the geometries. One other main factor, which altered the appearances, was the graph controller, which enabled us to alter the nature and path of the model as well as a b-factor (which was attached to the graph controller), and this altered the height and elevation of the geometry. Most of the iterations in row 1 and 2, explored the notion of minimising the number of points, and in turn they are ranging mainly from 2 – 5. Although, the last row is site specific to the data derived from the month that the data was taken from (July – December; therefore they range from 7 – 12, in consecutive order).

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The outline of a Copenhagen wind diagram was used as a base curve for sketches. Using the 'Graph Mapper/ Bezier Curve' warped spherical shapes were created. This variation of the wind data sketches was selected to be further considered. This was due to the iteration creating a form which may be usefully adapted to the LAGI site. It's envisioned that the extending curves could be used as sculptural arms reaching throughout the site to different points allowing freedom of space in between, which would be useful as the site is predicated to be a growing urban area. This would therefore allow the design to connect to the site as a whole yet simultaneously allowing for growth and development within and around the sculptural/architectural structure.

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Furthermore, the fact that the form is derived from Copenhagen wind data and graphs addresses the LAGI brief in terms of creating a connection to the environment and the specific site, as considering an energy source to trigger design, in this case that being kinetic energy. The sculptural arms and the changes in volume, direction and twisting literally visualises wind and air movement. Therefore, through the form and perhaps based on materials used wind could be used to flow through these arms and adapt the facade/surfaces in relation to wind load and direction, and may even trigger subtle and controlled movement of the structure itself. This would create an ever-changing design that collaborates with nature and the site specificcally,

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This form could produce kinetic energy as well as embrace it from a visual point of view. The sculptural arms could be used as pipes of some sort to allow wind to be captured and flow through them. Points where the sculpture ends, shifts, opens, or rotates may be used as energy producing stations that capture the wind that flows through the pipe arms. The orientation of the arms and 'points of distribution' could be determined by site location. General direction of heavy wind flows and wave currents from the water around the site could determine opening points.These locations of heavy wind loads may also be blocked through the arms to encourage people movement in wind calm areas triggering people movement with the wind as opposed to against it.

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A R R A Y T R A N S F O R M A T I O N S Matrix 3.0 worked mainly on conceptualising matrix 2.0 and 3.0 to meet the LAGI Brief through making a connection between design and the environment, and to the located site in Copenhagen specifically. To address the brief’s need for an energy source to be incorporated into the design, Copenhagen wind data was used to trigger form and iterations by using wind graph shapes as a starting ‘curve’ for both the ‘array’ and ‘graph controller’ grasshopper definitions built on from the reverse engineering process. Points and sliders were adjusted to meet data collected, such as Copenhagen wind calm and speed from different time periods, including this very month, April 2014. For example, the month April from which data was collected was created as a ‘number slider’ with the number four. April was recorded with a wind calm of 7.3% and an average speed of 10.6 mph. Such numerical values were transferred into logical grasshopper data to create sketches and iterations. Inspired by previous precedents such as the Dragon Skin Pavilion and the ITKE Pavilion, consideration of material quality and behaviour was incorporated and iterated based on Matrix 1.0. A graph displaying steel stress and strain properties was directly traced and used as a base curve which was plugged into Matrix 1.0 array definitions. Data based on steel stress and strains were incorporated into number sliders to adjust and iterate forms. This data was based upon a tension test of a steel specimen with an original diameter of 0.502 inches and a gauge length of 2.00 in. A stress-strain diagram presented the modulus of elasticity, yield stress, ultimate stress and rupture stress. Values stated in the data table such as a 1.50 load (kip) creating a 0.0005 elongation

In the Matrix 3.0 ‘array’ definitions and iterations mainly spheres were used striving back to the ‘repetitive’ linked structure seen in Aami Park and Matrix 1.0. By incorporating wind and material data a variety of iterations were produced that were able to contain both conceptual and logical meaning and data. As Matrix 2.0 pushed the limits of the reversed engineered model further from matrix 1.0, matrix 3.0 even further extended possibilities of form and iterations. Expanding on from the notion of ‘spheres’ and the ‘Voltadom’ based definition previously explored, in Matrix 2.0 a graph controller was used to warp structure. Once again Copenhagen wind data and graph shapes were used as base curves and slider numbers to produce a series of iterations. Spheres were used to trigger geometric forms based along curves of wind graph outlines that created a range and variety of abstract, conceptual forms which relate to the LAGI brief in terms of connection to the site and the use of an energy source, thus iterations being based on kinetic energy. To offer further variety to the iterations as a whole, Matrix 3.0 also incorporated the ‘Gridshell’ definition from Part B 2 and 3 into the reengineered definition. By using the ‘explode tree’ command, points along the shape of the Aami Park final result were selected to form a series of horizontal arcs which were adjusted through the use of number sliders and changing in points along the original Aami Park form. By doing so, an interesting small collection of curved, twisting forms were produced which could be interesting if further developed in regards to wind and the LAGI site.

(inches) were used as starting points and adjustments for ‘number sliders’.

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01, 02 and 03 James Murray and Shota Vashakmadze, Scene Sensor, 2012, digital design, Land Art Generator Initiative, http://landartgenerator.org/LAGI-2012/ap347043/#, (accessed 18 April 2014)

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The 2012 winning LAGI entry “Scene Sensor” harnesses wind flows through the tidal artery of the Fresh Kills site in New York in combination with pedestrian flows to establish a mirror window which is ultimately a reflection of the landscape back to the landscape. The contrast established between the flow of human and ecological energies, both of which have previously transformed the site, have been converged in this design as a means of generating an architectural landscape. This is based on the notion of sensing the scene of visible and invisible forces, hence the name “Scene Sensor”.1 The combination of human and the environmental force is a thought-provoking prospect, which generates ideas in relation to a design proposal for the 2014 LAGI competition based on kinetic energy fuelled by both human and environmental systems. This addresses the goal of immersing humans in the design in order to solicit contemplation in regards to energy and resource generation and consumption. The design is there aligned with previous study and research into wind data in Copenhagen as well as the potentials of kinetic energy produced by human movement as a large-scale energy resource. Furthermore, the use of wind is the intended principle energy source for the design as it is strongly correlated with the site context and Copenhagen’s overall environmental conditions.

1 “Scene Sensor”, James Murray and Shota Vashakmadze, Land Art Generator Initiative, accessed 18 April 2014, http://landartgenerator.org/LAGI-2012/ap347043/#

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SEARCH PROCESSES INVOLCE TWO STEPS: (1) PRODUCING CANDIDATE SOLUTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION, AND (2) CHOOSING THE ‘RIGHT’ SOLUTION FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION AND DEVELOPMENT”

Kalay, Yehuda E. (2004). Architecture’s New Media: Principles, Theories, and Methods of ComputerAided Design (Cambridge, MA: MIT Press), pp. 5-25

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The successes of matrices 1.0 and 2.0 were established and further developed in matrix 3.0 through the integration of meaningful data and conceptual ideas to generate iterations which are more highly correlated with the design brief and site context. In Kalay’s reading relating to “search” techniques, analysis is advocated as a means of revealing the constraints on accomplishing goals. Through team communication a collation of opinions was obtained with a general consensus that the design goal is to create an installation, which has energy harvesting capabilities. Furthermore, a design that relates to the specific site context is desired. As a result iterations were selected and developed further through incorporation of data relating to the chosen energy source – kinetic energy derived from wind force. Kalay suggests that analysis exposes constraints, which may limit the ability to achieve such goals, and that subsequent actions need to be devised to ensure the goal is met. In relation to this project, development of the iterations through Rhino and Grasshopper is achievable however a constraint in achieving the overall goal is limited by fabrication. It was evident that despite the conceptual complexity and intriguing nature of various iterations, their practicability and buildability is limited. In some cases this rendered them unachievable or unworthy of consideration as in order to make them realizable the key essence and point of interest would be lost. The notion of generative design enabled by Grasshopper was vital to this realization as we were able to easily and efficiently recognize the potentials for fabrication of the developed model through this visual medium. Therefore Grasshopper ultimately allowed for an efficient trial and error process to establish constraints and attempt overcoming these constraints through parametric manipulation of the model.

Kalay establishes that search processes involve two stages – “producing candidate solutions for consideration… and choosing the right solution for consideration and development. Furthermore, he explores the notions of ‘depthfirst’, ‘breathfirst’ and ‘bestfirst’. Depthfirst involves exploration of a candidate solution, which presents considerable potential before exploration of alternative candidate solutions. Whereas, breathfirst develops several ways in which a candidate solution can be explored before any of the ways is followed through. On the other hand, ‘bestfirst’ evaluates all available candidate solutions and the most promising is selected for further exploration. A couple of these notions have been considered and explored to a certain degree in relation to the project. In terms of depthfirst, the brief was visually linked with the design and the potential to further meet the brief was established. In practice we developed various iterations of one form to establish its strengths and weaknesses and test its potentials before moving on to another. Whilst breathfirst was explored by dividing the iterations and producing varying results which were then combined to create logical solutions and conclusions. This lead to selecting a final few that were further developed to establish their potentials for fabrication. It is intended that ‘bestfirst’ be explored in later stages of the design process as will further ideas suggested by Kalay in regards to “search” techniques when refining the design.

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After analyzing and exploring the potentials of the outcomes from the iteration process, we decided to further realize this variation of the cone geometry in the evaluating fields definition. Our first attempt at enhancing this geometry and further developing it, was by inputting the data, which was site specific to the 2014 LAGI Copenhagen site, and in particularly the data from APRIL 2014. This included the wind speed, the month and the calm of the wind. By inputting this data, the form became much more elongated, compared to the previous geometry that was spread out and flatter in form. The architectural potentials of this iterated development, triggered thoughts of how this concept may interact with the site in a more sculptural way, as the undulating interweaving surfaces could possibly explore the potential of wind movement, and the filtering of wind as it enters the structure and exits. This, in turn, could also explore the generation of energy, by potentially looking at the generative qualities of the material used, and the velocity of the wind that is passing through. For example, by using a porous material that is highly acoustic, we would be able to explore the absorbtion of wind vibrations, which would in turn explore the energyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s impact that is decreasing as it exits the structure... Just a thought. When preparing the files for fabrication, there was a need to panel the surface and triangulate it, so, we had to alter the degree of segments that would be used to create the form. This was achieved by using U Value and V Value number sliders, which were attached to the mesh surface. We plan to test this prototype model, using a wind force and various materialities, in order to assess the limits of the structure and the way in which it interacts under wind pressure and different circumstances.

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After analyzing and exploring the potentials of the outcomes from the iteration process, we decided to further realize this variation of the sphere geometry in the evaluating fields definition.

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We first approached these 2 geometries, and explored the thoughts of creating individual pod like structures that would be scattered along the LAGI site, and interacted with each other. Although, we took an alternative route, and decided to loft the 2 forms together, to create a sense of flow that would react with the ideas of wind and flow. After lofting the forms, we decided to enhance this geometry by inputting the same data, which was site specific to the 2014 LAGI Copenhagen site, and in particularly the data from APRIL. This included the wind speed, the month and the calm of the wind. By inputting this data, the form became much more elongated, just like the cone experiment in the previous iteration development. Again we explored this notion of undulating surfaces that would in some way or another explore the idea of flow and filtering of wind within the site. Although, this model may potentially explore the idea od acceleration, in regards to energy production, as the winds movement is more likely prone to swiftly brushing past the curvilinear â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;loftedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; surface. Ideally, in order to achieve this, the use of a harder material , such as a metal sheeting, would be more suited... again... just a thought! There was a need to slightly simplify the curves of this structure, when preparing it for FabLab, and in a sense, this was a main constraint of fabrication. Although seeing as it is a prototype, we plan to test this model using a wind force and various materialities, in order to assess the limits of the structure and the way in which it interacts under wind pressure and different circumstances.

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A R R A Y T R A N S F O R M A T I O N S C U R V E A R R A Y Through analysis of the iterations produced via manipulation of the reverse engineering definition, it was noted that the curve array species in Matrix 2.0 was particularly successful in terms of stimulating design response ideas and presenting opportunities for further development, which could be explored via prototyping. The development of individual geometries in an interesting configuration was achieved in the first iteration of the species and triggered an idea of pod-like structures, which could be dispersed on the LAGI site in an interesting and meaningful configuration. These pods present an opportunity for the development of individual â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;hubsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; that have the potential for variation and furthermore differentiated design, structure, features or use. The idea is that the pods would interact with each other and a connection between each would be established however they could also function independently. In the original iteration the parametric model was driven by a nonconceptual curve, hence in order to create a response which was engrained in the site context and receptive to site conditions, the input curve was derived from a wind speed curve of a wind data graph that related to average wind speed in Copenhagen. Not only the shape, but the position of the curve in relation to the pods resulted in varying configurations.

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E N T A R R A Y T R A N S F O R M A T I O N S C U R V E A R R A Y For the purposes of prototyping, individual pod-like structures produced by the definition were extracted and focused on for fabrication. In order to create a buildable mÂŹodel the surface was panelled. Two variations of the pod design were developed, one with rectangular panelling and the other with triangular panelling. Panelling is an imperative tool in order to achieve a developable model however, more importantly panelling created an additional feature on the geometry, which has the potential to drive energy production and stimulate human interaction. It is intended that the panels alternate â&#x20AC;&#x201C; some operable and others nonoperable. The operable panels have the potential to move dynamically, not only utilising wind energy as a source for the movement by also capturing this energy for harvesting. We intend to test this concept using wind force to access its limits and establish the manner in which such an idea would react to wind pressure and varying wind circumstances such as direction, speed and strength. In Part A kinetic energy was investigated as a source for energy generation and hence we intend to explore the idea of operable panels as an interactive feature, which humans could control and exert force upon in order to produce useable energy. In addition, human tactility is a key concept as it is imperative that installation visitors can be immersed in it the design and interact with it. The idea of pods is opportunistic as it enables exploration of a design, which humans can interact with in various ways due to the notion of separate and independent yet interrelated structures that could be of different materiality, features and functions.

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ITERATION 1.0

Ways to fabricate iteration 1.0 model have been speculated and briefly explored. It was noted that the original form is perhaps too complex and detailed to physically model, therefore, points of distribution and radius factors were adjusted to try to simplify the form whilst still maintaining its integrity. Each architectural arm may be unrolled individually and fabricated using a light, flexible material, such as ivory card. By creating the spheres from which the form is based around through the use of boxboard or perspex the geometric shapes could be unrolled into a net and have slots cut into them from which the arms could be placed in for both stability and to achieve the shape. If fabricated wind tests may be conducted to test wind flow through the form to see how the shape may warp/alter under wind pressure. This iteration has potential to meet the brief through it's connection to wind, which may be used a kinetic energy source, and its direct relation to the site. This iteration specifically envisions sculptural arms reaching throughout the landscape, intertwining with nature. These arms may also act as some sort of shelter or pavilion to incorporate human interaction with the design.

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ITERATION 2.0

Iteration 2.0 uses a Copenhagen wind data map from the month of March 2014 as a base curve for this 'graph controller' sketch. Iteration 2.0 addresses the brief in the same way that iteration 1.0 uses wind data to create a design that connects to the site, the need for an energy production to influence and be a factor of design. It may potentially use kinetic energy by collecting travelling wind through openings in its curvilinear form and using that wind to generate a power source. The interesting shapely form communicates the potential for a structure that could work in a range of ways, such as a system of dispersed pods or as a single homogenous form, therefore, making this iteration flexible to build ideas upon. If fabricated,tests may be conducted to see how different wind pressures would flow in and around the sculpture. To explore how iteration 2.0 could be fabricated the form was adjusted through the grasshopper definition. By using an interpolate curve, lofting, setting the loft to a brep, then adding a mesh and lists, the original form was transferred into a surface that has potential to be unrolled into sections/strips, successfully sent throto Fab Lab, and constructed in a manageable and logical manner.

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ITERATION 3.0

Iteration 3.0 incorporates a ‘Gridshell’ into the Aami Stadium reverse-engineered defintion. The shape was formed using a series of points into a ‘three point arc ‘command. This form triggers the thought of wind capture, travel and disposal, therefore displaying potential to use the arc as a sculpture which produces kinetic energy. To

push iteration 3.0 further, an attempt to turn the arc into a tube-like sculpture took place. This tubed curvilinear from may spread throughout the site, potentially along areas of waterfront, reflecting the shape of waves and wind movement. This however, showed a twist in the curve itself, preventing the form to successfully develop into an unrolled and fabrciated shape. Attempts to simplify the arc, mesh and triangulate the mesh to rid the twist were also unsuccessful. This tube-like arc form may be formed into a pavilion to act as shelter and as a viewing platfrom to the water surrounding much of the sites perimeter. It may also act as a wind tunnel of some sort to produce kinetic energy. This shape has potential to be elongated, stretched and modified in the relation to site and wind data, such as using the curve of the arc to follow wind paths of the site.

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This intertwining cone like structure was manipulated through the introduction of a graph controller, in the grasshopper platform. This digital model was then unrolled successfully, though exploding the original digital model into individual segments and then joined into segments in order enhance buildability. This outcome was then laid out, using the FabLab template file, and sent in for fabrication. The model was fabricated in various materials including 3.0mm Boxboard, 290GSM Ivory Card and 300GSM Black Card as a means of simulating the materiality required to build such a design. The fabrication of the ‘intertwining pods’ prototype was successful in highlighting the strengths and weakness of the model and hence which aspects of the design require further development and overall improvement. Although, once fabricated, this prototyped model was not successful in achieving an understanding of our digital model in a tangible form, as it highlighted the weakness of effectively fabricating the intertwining curvature in an efficient manner via parametric modelling and laser cutting. There were considerable negative qualities in regards to the interlocking of the developable segments created for the purposes of fabrication. This was detrimental to the overall precision of the model’s geometry. Therefore, we weren’t able to construct and achieve a ‘true’ representation of the form. Due to our limited knowledge when it came to creating an efficiently unrolled model, this caused some misunderstanding when it came to realising the laser cut outcome. A main issue, once again, were the tabs that we created in the rhino platform, and hence we correct placement was not achieved, which in turn affected the accuracy of edges in the model itself.

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These intertwining oblong pod structures that were lofted together using the parameters of grasshopper have been prototyped both physically and digitally. The physical triangulated fabrication model was achieved through a combination of exploding the original digital model into individual segments, and then joined into segments that would ensure easy build ability. This outcome was let laid out, using the FabLab template file, and sent in for fabrication. The model was fabricated in various materials including 3.0mm Boxboard, 290GSM Ivory Card and 300GSM Black Card as a means of simulating the materiality required to build such a design. Again, the fabrication of the ‘intertwining pods’ prototype was successful in highlighting the strengths and weakness of the model and hence which aspects of the design require further development and overall improvement. This prototyped model was successful in achieving an understanding of our digital model in a tangible form, as it highlighted the ability to effectively fabricate and construct curvature in an efficient manner via parametric modelling and laser cutting. One major setback of this fabrication model, was that there were many setbacks regarding the efficiency of the process, concerned with building the actual model. There were considerable negative qualities in regards to the interlocking of the developable segments created for the purposes of fabrication. This was detrimental to the overall precision of the model’s geometry. Therefore, we weren’t able to achieve a ‘true’ representation of the form. Due to our limited knowledge when it came to creating an efficiently unrolled model, this caused a little bit of a misunderstanding when it came to realise the laser cut outcome. A main issue, once again, were the tabs that we created in the rhino platform, as we didn’t achieve correct placement, which in turn affected the accuracy of edges in the model itself.

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In conclusion, we came to the realisation that the curvature of the geometry, required the tabs needed to span the entire length of the strip and hence be of scale and flexibility capable of maintaining a connection. All in all, we came to the conclusion, as a group, that we needed to refine the accuracy and effectiveness of unrolling, in particularly through the process of tabbing. This will create a much more efficient model making process, and thereby inform a much more clean-cut outcome, depending on the selected materiality. Once again, the 1mm boxboard stimulated the behaviour of a timber material as it was quite rigid and caused a minor setback, when trying to create heavily curved forms. They were almost segmented and created an edge surface, as opposed to a singular curved surface. This, in a sense, caused a minor discrepancy, as the fabricated prototype diverged from the digital prototype. In contrast to the Boxboard, the Ivory Card prototype was too fragile and hence had to be abandoned due to the inability to construct a sturdy form. The rigidity was also limiting in that the operable panels were not as dynamic as intended due to the strength of the material and fabrication method. Hence when tested in accordance to wind load the prototype was only slighting responsive. This is not ideal, as in terms of the design the panels need to respond to wind forces enough to produce kinetic energy, which we are exploring as a main attribute of the site. The indented positioning and orientation of the structure on the site will be assumed by the greatest exposure to wind load, which is explored further in site analysis.

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The habitable and energy harvesting pods concept was prototyped via both digital and tangible fabrication. This was achieved through panelling the model in Grasshopper and then decomposing the panelled model into developable strips in Rhino, these were then sent to the ‘FabLab’ to be laser cut. The model was fabricated in various materials including 3.0mm Boxboard, 290GSM Ivory Card and 300GSM Black Card as a means of simulating the materiality required to build such a design. The fabrication of the ‘pod’ prototype was successful in highlighting the strengths and weakness of the model and hence which aspects of the design require further development and overall improvement. This initial prototyping experiment was efficacious in terms of achieving a semispherical shape, highlighting the ability to effectively fabricate and construct curvature in an efficient manner via parametric modelling and laser cutting. A key issue was the development of tabs as a means of connecting the developable strips to generate a cohesive form. A critical error in the Boxboard fabrication process was that the prototype was sent to the fab lab with discontinuous tabs, hence during the construction process there were excessive gaps between the strips, which compromised the form. It therefore became apparent that due to the curvature of the semi-spherical geometry. This error was accounted for in the Black Card prototype and hence the process of fixing strips together was more efficient and precise. The Boxboard rigidity was also limiting in that the operable panels were not as dynamic as intended due to the strength of the material and fabrication method. Hence when tested in accordance to wind load the prototype was only slighting responsive, which was not ideal in responding to wind forces sufficient enough to produce kinetic energy.

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I O N In terms of materiality, Boxboard simulated the behaviour of a timber material in that it was quite rigid and did not adapt to the fluidity of the curvature, which is viewed as a both a strength and weakness. In contrast to the Boxboard, the Ivory Card prototype was too fragile and hence had to be abandoned due to the inability to construct a sturdy form. In order to experiment with a more flexible material than Boxboard the additional Black Card prototype was developed. This assisted in establishing a material that achieved a balance of stability and flexibility in order to survive the process of laser cutting and joining as well as moving in accordance to wind load. The Black card simulates a more malleable material such as thin aluminium sheeting and hence is successful in representing a more fluid, dynamic and operable structure that is a key element of the design intent. The use of card materials for prototyping was strenuous as it lead to deriving an interesting form from the prototypes – one in which the internal façade of the semisphere represented a system of weaving and interlocking in the Boxboard case, and patterning in the Black Card case. This was an interesting concept for development in terms of how the design’s elements interconnect and prevent structural collapse. However, the connection system lead to a slight enlargement and change in the shape, which resulted in inability to connect the top and bottom unrolled ‘seam’ sections of the semi-sphere due to differing scales. Overall, it was evident through this prototyping process that the connection method needs to be refined to achieve a more eloquent model which represents connection in the real, built form of the design according to the selected materiality. The indented positioning and orientation of the pods on the site will be assumed by the greatest exposure to wind load, which is explored further in site analysis.

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To stay true to computational design, selected iterations were prototyped specifically from the 3D modelling program Grasshopper. Iterations were simplified to allow the unrolling of the shape and the physical construction of the prototypes to be a logical process. The process of model making directly from a computational based process and program offers a method of both simplification and increased difficulty. Trial and error was a re-occurring theme during the fabrication process. A combination of Grasshopper and Rhino was used to unroll and tab shapes to send

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In regards to both real life construction processes and studio projects, the process of building a design is expensive. Therefore, in both scenarios the organisation of how to build a form in a cost efficient manner is vital. Decisions must be made that will justify both the amount of money spent and structural integrity. For example, although the card cutter is cheaper, the laser cutter was used as it was less likely to rip fragile, small-scaled pieces. Also, the amount of unrolled pieces to fit per sheet sent to FabLab was maximised in order to reduce material wastage.

Main problems with assembly layout files were more so due to factors such as tabs being too small to be successfully joined, therefore having to adjust and re-send files to FabLab, which is ineffective in terms of both time and cost. Scale was also a constant issue during the assembly layout stage, as prototypes were unrolled at a scale far too small, making a few printed versions to small too physically cut, join and hold together.

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In addition, due to an interest in the way in which wind flows throughout and around the pods, experimentation with flour and air pressure was conducted as a means of creating a visual representation of this wind pathway. This experimentation was efficient in demonstrating the way in which wind would travel within and past the pods - a key element in regards to the experiential qualities of the design. As a result the experimentation process was a success and provided an indication that through further material refinement there is considerable potential for the design concept to be functional and energy efficient as well as conceptually rich.

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The site located within the Danish city of Copenhagen, and also known as ‘‘Refshaleøen’, encompasses an array of scenic views which overlook the water and force one to explore the horizon line which lays in the background. The open plan landscape, causes a sense of constraint in regards to the limitless possibilites that are available for a design proposal.. In a sense, it is the site attributes which have vaused us to re consider the layout and overall motive of out proposal.

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After thorough exploration and deliberation, based on various experiments and prototyping methods, we have unanimously decided to continue on with the pod experimentation. Refshaleøen, Copenhagen is a cultural hub poised to be an important area for new development within the city. The environmental context of the site, and its place in Copenhagen’s future has informed our overall design proposal. This proposal titled ‘Habitable and Energy Harvesting Pods’, aims to explore the dispersion of pods within the LAGI site.

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These kinetic pods will be used to collect and disperse wind. Based on previous wind research and experimentations, we have gathered various data results that have, in turn, informed our decision as to where we should situate these pods within the site, so as to maximise the incoming force of the wind, without encouraging wind tunnels. Ideally, these pods will be intertwined within the growing landscape, and strategically positioned based on wind direction and pattern, and as to allow for future growth and development within the site.

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These Habitable and Harvesting Pods will be used to collect and dispense wind. Based on previous wind research and experimentations, we have gathered various data results that have, in turn, informed our decision as to where we should situate these pods within the site, so as to maximise the incoming force of the wind, without encouraging wind tunnels.

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The pods act as pavilion structures in which people can encompass themselves e.g. shelter, space for reading, meeting space Each of the pods will have varying function and structure – as well as varying directional positioning, further informed by the action of the wind itself. Building upon the energy functions of the operable panels, the panels will also act as an interactive surface which users can operate themselves by exerting mechanical force, which will be captured as a form of energy, in addition to the wind force. Furthermore, the user can adjust the panel to meet their desirable lighting level and the exposure to breeze, hence personalising the experiential qualities. Users therefore are involved in the dynamic movement of the structure and the energy harvesting process.

The semi-spherical surface acts as an energy harvesting façade in that the panels alternate between fixed and operable, with the operable panels capable of responding to wind conditions through movement. The operable panel openings of the pod are positioned in accordance with the main wind load pathway in order to maximise the amount of wind force received by the structures and hence the amount of kinetic energy harvested via their dynamic movement. The mechanical energy produced by the panel movement will be converted to electricity via a micro-inverter within the piezometric material from which the panels intend to be built. This energy will then be transferred via a conduit within the structure to the base of the pod where it can be connected to the city’s electricity grid through an underground medium.

In turn, they are presented with a visual representation of wind force and hence the potentials of natural energy production as a medium for harvesting electricity for the city. The pod aesthetics are visually pleasing heightening the experiential qualities for the users, and the panels are visually engaging due to the continuous transformation of views hence, establishment of a continuous connection to landscape that is intermittent . We plan to create a stronger connection between each pod, whether that be a visual, physical or simply an experiential and conditional connection… we are intrigued to explore.

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Referring to the image above, demonstrating the mapped out wind path, initiating from the south easterly direction, there is a clear deterioration when it comes to strength of the wind, as it travels. As the wind path begins to interact with the positioned â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;harvesting podsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, there is a clear divergence in the pathway, as the wind gushes are forced to split , thereby travelling against either wing of the pods. The further away the pods are positioned, the less wind interaction they will gain, as the evergy and force lessens.

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In order to explore the connection between each of these harvesting pods, we are looking to create a much more dinstinct physical connection. This connection will create, and almost map out a path, for the wind to follow, thereby creating a closer reaction from the previous pod.

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The positioning and overall rotation of the habitable and energy harvesting pods, is subject to the action of the wind force. As the wind diverges across either side of the pod, It would ideally capture the force, which in turn, would emphasise the action of ‘harvesting’ the ‘energy’, created by the wind force. In a sense, the positioning of the pods will almost affect each other, as the overlapping placements may cause a wind path to re-direct itself, thereby affecting the degree of interaction and diretcion of force it has, on the following structure. Therefore, each pod is subject to the behaviour of its previous inhabitor.

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The materiality of the pod like structures is currently under investigation, and will be concluded via further prototyping exercises and overall design refinement. The initial prototyping experience aimed to simulate the behaviour of a fluid material such as a malleable metal and contrast this with a more rigid material such as timber. Materials must achieve a balance of structural integrity and flexibility, to encompass wind flow. This balance is positioned to reflect contemporary earth materials combined with synthetic new age technologies. The reason for exploration of such materials is associated with an interest in a fluid, dynamic structure as well as a design which

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To say the ‘habitable pod’ design is innovative based on the process of incorporating data into our iteration and design process would be incorrect as this has been done so by many other students, and also is a common technique in contemporary computerised design. Also, using wind as the key energy source to meet the LAGI brief is a re-occurring theme throughout this studio. However, what differentiates this design proposal to wind- based solutions from other assignments is the aim to incorporate and produce kinetic energy; that of not only wind but people as well. Furthermore, as opposed to presenting a single pavilion, this project specifically focuses on dispersal. This idea of spreading the design around various locations of the site is proposed to allow nature and society to grow amongst the sculptural, energy producing installation. Kinetic, wind and human based mechanical energy pods dispersed around the site is a preferable approach as it directly addresses the design intent to “produce a design that surrenders itself to time and nature”. The simplicity of the pod was selected as a conceptual representation for design intent based on its simplicity to clearly display how the design is to be scattered around the site. Indeed the ‘pod’ itself is far too simple in terms of design, however, the point of selecting this basic form is that it creates a firm ‘building block’ for ideas in Part C. Indeed it could be argued that such a simple form which leaves so many options open for the next stage of design may in fact be a burden, as too many choices may become insufficient in terms of working towards a deadline. Nonetheless, in every design project there is a need to be conscious of the danger of having range of options that is too broad, especially due to computational design.

Process is all about selectivity and timelines. Essentially, a good designer will know when to stop designing. Therefore, the variety of options that a pod offers in terms of development should be embraced as an opportunity to test our own decisionmaking and design skills. The pods have been successfully fabricated, constructed and tested, making them a valid starting point from which manipulation opportunities are vast. It was justified due to fabrication and testing during this Part B process that it is generally more effective to start with an already build-able, logical form, as opposed to starting with an overly-complex sculpture from which simplification would essentially involve taking a step backward in Part C. The pods ultimately trigger a forward, developable and broad beginning of process continuum in the final stage of design.

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O B J E C T I V E S Interim feedback focused mainly on the need to further work on how energy is to be generated through the proposed design concept and to provide valid proof that the selected method would be successful. Also, the pod itself needs to be further developed working especially on scale, orientation and distribution over the selected site. These two main points of feedback will develop hand-in-hand in Part C. As further knowledge and understanding of how to produce energy is gained the form of the pods and their positioning will alter accordingly. Prior to presentation feedback it was known and intended to ‘break the pod’ and manipulate its scale and shape, however now the need to produce enough energy to run ten to twenty or even thirty households needs to be heavily focused on during the manipulation of the pod in order to successfully meet the brief. From a visitors point of view, experience in each pod needs to be considered more, with the need to find a way to differentiate experiences in each ‘pod’ in order to encourage people not only to visit the site, but to ensure that people will want to travel from one pod to another. Therefore, the pods need to differ from each other to provide a range of enticing options for visitors, however they will also need to be cohesive. A balance between variety and unification needs to be found in the next stage of design process. Based on exploration, experimentation and feedback a clear sense of direction has been established for progression into Part C. Below a checklist has been created as a starting point and guide for the final stage of design: Clarify and verify energy generation: Further research and experimentation needs to be the first and foremost issue to address and solve. Basic research to start this process could be finding data and statistics about how much energy is needed to run an average household in Copenhagen, in order to calculate how much energy production is required to sufficiently meet the brief. Research into successful energy producing projects that have incorporated kinetic

energy and use as tangible evidence will be of assistance in Part C. Also, experimentation is vital. Prototypes need to be constantly produced and tested from this point onwards, as well as other means of experimentation, such as using software programs such as EcoTech. Construction and Materiality: Further explore and finalise materials to be used to both fabricate the final design model and also what would be used to actually build the final sculptural installation on the site. It has already been identified during Part B fabrication that a balance between structurally stable and fluid, flexible materials needs to be achieved. Therefore, the choice of real scale materials should be directly tested. For example, if we intend to use timber as a structural material, timber should be used and tested in prototypes. More tensile materials are also to be tested in accordance to wind flow and movement. How the structure would be joined, what method would be used to connect panels and materials also needs to be explored and resolved. Break the Pod: The idea of the ‘pod’ was used to simply communicate the design intent of dispersal. Now the pod needs to be manipulated and iterated based on its need to produce a certain amount of energy to meet the requirements set in the LAGI Competition brief. The form, scale and position of these ‘pods’ will indeed drastically modify in accordance to energy and material solutions. The final design needs to incorporate a balance of the concept of a “humble” design yet simultaneously be sophisticated in terms of computational design, construction and real-life experience. The pod needs to be varied in appearance and function to verify that people will want to travel around the site to actively involve themselves in the sculptural dispersal. This variation around the site needs to also create a visually, structurally and functional homogenous design overall, which successfully connects to nature and people.

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Figure 01, demonstrates an attempt to explore the limits of expressions, and the way in which Grasshopper incorporates expressional platforms as a way of encouraging endless possibilities, in partiuclarly through the explorative process during iteration. What interested me about this task, was the ability to explore the variations of surface representation, by creating various degrees of density and dispersement along the lofted surface.

The ‘Tree Menu’ exercise, introduced me to the notion of creating geometric surface patterning, as well as the ability to extrude and create a three dimensional surface feature. This demonstrated a learning core of computational principles, as it prompted me to consider the way in which surface patterning and the textural aesthetics of a form interact with the prospect of spatial relationships. To a degree, this algorithmic task influenced the overall deisng process visually, through the ways in which we experimented with surface panel arrangement, during the fabrication process.

This idea of expression was, to a degree, explored in the arrangement of the ‘harvesting pods’ on the LAGI site, as it played with the idea of density and dispersement throughout the site proposal. This idea of using expressions, could further inform our refinement, in regards to exploring the placement of the geometric pods on the site.

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During the next platform of this project, I would possibly like to consider experimenting with a more three-dimensional representation of surface, in particularly as human will be interacting with the surfaces.

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LA SAGRADA FAMILIA (PG 35) Jones, Rennie (2013) http://www.archdaily.com/438992/ad-classics-la-sagrada-familia-antoni-gaudi/ (accessed on the 2nd April, 2014) VOLTADOM, SJET (PG 37) SJET, (2013) http://www.sjet.us/MIT_VOLTADOM.html (accessed on the 8th April, 2014)

VOLTADOM (PG 37) Lidija Grozdanic,(2011) http://www.evolo.us/architecture/voltadom-installation-skylar-tibbits-sjet/ (accessed on the 8th April, 2014) GEODESIC DOME - BUCKMINSTER FULLER (PG 47) Buckminster Fuller Institute http://bfi.org/about-fuller/big-ideas/geodesic-domes (accessed on the 9th April, 2014)

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AAMI PARK STADIUM (PG 49) http://www.lsaa.org/index.php/projects/stadiums/280-aami-park-stadium-melbourne (accessed on the 9th April, 2014) SCENE SENSOR (PG 78) James Murray and Shota Vashakmadze Land Art Generator Initiative http://www.lsaa.org/index.php/projects/stadiums/280-aami-park-stadium-melbourne (accessed on the 18th April, 2014) LAGI SITE (PG 105) Land Art Generator Initiative Robert Ferry & Elizabeth Monoian: ‘a field guide to renewable energy technologies’ (accessed on the 25th April, 2014)

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LA SAGRADA FAMILIA (PG 34) IMAGE 01 photograph, 2014 http://strangesounds.org/2013/09/antoni-gaudis-sagrada-familia-a-majestic-alien-cathedral-to-adore-goz (accessed on the 2nd April, 2014)

LA SAGRADA FAMILIA - INTERIOR (PG 34) IMAGE 02 photograph, 2014 http://nomadicalsabbatical.com/best-cities-architecture-in-europe/ (accessed on the 2nd April, 2014)

LA SAGRADA FAMILIA (PG 35) IMAGE 04 Arthur Manou-Mani, parametric model, 2011 http://wewanttolearn.wordpress.com/2011/10/17/marc-burry-the-sagrada-famillia-and-the-responsive-wall/ (accessed on the 2nd April, 2014)

VOLTADOM, SJET (PG 37) IMAGE 01 photograph, 2011 http://www.sjet.us/MIT_VOLTADOM.html (accessed on the 8TH April, 2014)

VOLTADOM, SJET (PG 37) IMAGE 01 photograph, 2011 http://www.redesignrevolution.com/photo-of-the-day-la-sagrada-familia-in-black-and-white/ (accessed on the 8TH April, 2014)

BUCKMINSTER FULLER (PG 47) IMAGE 01 photograph http://designmuseum.org/design/r-buckminster-fuller (accessed on the 9th April, 2014)

AAMI PARK STADIUM (PG 48) IMAGE 01 photograph, 2011 http://garyannettphotography.com/blog/aami-park-melbourne/ (accessed on the 9th April, 2014)

AAMI PARK STADIUM (PG 48) IMAGE 02 photograph, 2011 http://garyannettphotography.com/blog/aami-park-melbourne/ (accessed on the 9th April, 2014)

SCENE SENSOR (PG 78) IMAGE 01 impression scene, 2012 James Murray and Shota Vashakmadze http://www.lsaa.org/index.php/projects/stadiums/280-aami-park-stadium-melbourne (accessed on the 18th April, 2014)

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N C E S P R E C E D E N T S I M A G E R E F E R E N C E S LAGI SITE (PG 104) IMAGE 01 photograph LMS > Land Art Generator Initiative > Site Photos (accessed on the 25th April, 2014) LAGI SITE (PG 105) IMAGE 02 photograph LMS > Land Art Generator Initiative > Site Photos (accessed on the 25th April, 2014)

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