Foundations of Design : Representation, SEM1, 2017 M3 JOURNAL - PATTERN vs SURFACE Peiyao Li
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WEEK 6 READING: SURFACES THAT CAN BE BUILT FROM PAPER IN ARCHITECTURAL GEOMETRY Question 1: What are the three elementary types of developable surfaces? Provide a brief description. (Maximum 100 words) The three elementary types of developable surfaces are cylinders, cones and tangent surfaces of space of curves. A cylinder surface is made up of parrellel lines. It can develop an oblique circular. A cones surface consists of all lines connecting from only one point by central extrusion. A tangent surface is similar to the cone one, and the difference is its strips are not joined from one point.
Question 2: Why is the understanding of developable surface critical in the understanding of architectural geometry? Choose one precedent from Research/Precedents tab on LMS as an example for your discussion. (Maximum 100 words) It is important because it helps architects to create a rigid and stable structure. One example is Huyghw + Le Corbusier Puppert Theatre. It is clear that its both interial and exterior surfaces are all made up of lines, and this patern of panels assemble the whole building.
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PANELLING 2D PATTERN
2d Panelling, Pattern: Triangular
2d Panelling, Pattern: Box
2d Panelling, Pattern: Brick
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VARIABLE 2D PATTERN
2d Panelling, Pattern: Polygon
2d Panelling, Pattern: Star
2d Panelling, Pattern: Circle
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3D PANEL TEST PROTOTYPE & TEMPLATE
Template
Folding 3D Panels
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WEEK 7 READING: DIGITAL FABRICATION
Question 1: What is digital fabrication and how does it change the understanding of two dimensional representation? (Maximum 100 words) Digital Fabrication is the process of constructing design through using digital technology. All the process will be controlled a computer with machine tools. 3D model building softwares helps the designer to reduce the time load of making models and explore more style by using tools.
Question 2: Suggest two reasons why folding is used extensively in the formal expression of building design? (Maximum 100 words) Firstly, folding can increase the complexity of models. All the intricate structure can be constructed through folding. Seconding, folding can save times. Large structures can be simplified into small pieces, and combine together eventually, and no additional materials are required.
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EXPLORING 3D PANELLING
Custom 3D Surfaces
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UNROLL TEMPLATE OF YOUR FINAL MODEL
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Unrolled templated for printing
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PANELISED LANDSCAPE
Top View
The details of the left corner
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APPENDIX
The setting of my offset points
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