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Bamboo Weaving 01 Tectonic Fifth Year 2017 - 2018

Emotional Landscape Interactive Device 02 Fourth Year 2016 Fall

Dadaocheng Multi-Family Residential 03 Third Year 2016 Spring

MVRDV_MetroWalk

Stone Aggregation Computation and Robotics 06 Graduate school 2022 Fall

Builder Architectural Design Interface 07 Graduate School 2022 Fall

05

Shopping Center work

2020- Now

Abstract I think materials have their consciousness in architectural tectonics. Despite the help of computer-aided tools, can we completely control materials? "Error" implies that architecture exists in between virtual and reality, controllable and uncontrollable and regular and irregular. Technology can bring what kind of possibility to material, perception and topology is the goal in my projects.

J.J. Pan_Shanghai Bank

04

Commercial & Savings Bank work

2019 - 2020

Other Projects

08

Work Academy Workshop Competition individual & collaboration

2014- Now

Bamboo Weaving Tectonic Term : Fifth Year / 2017-2018 Type : Academic Project ( Individual ) Supervisor : Prof. Ying-Chang Yu Keyword: Hexagon Weaving / Digital Fabrication / Parametric Design / Wabi-Sabi Awards: 50th Tamkang University Thesis Design_ No.2 3rd ADA (Advanced Developers Association) Scholarship PULIMA Art Award_ Honorable Award Graduate Thesis Design Competion - Taipei Architects Association_ No.3 Video : https://vimeo.com/277573128

01 Bamboo Weaving

Double Hexagon Weaving

Structural System Development

Study Models

01 Laminated Structure Laminated Bamboo

Hexagon Weaving

Laminated Bamboo

02 Truss Resistant Upper Chord

In architectural tectonics, bamboo is commonly used in the form of bamboo poles. Through the manufacturing process from bamboo pole to bamboo strip to rethink the possibility of bamboo in architectural construction is my design purpose. However, weaving craft of bamboo is usually restricted by close form (cylinder, dome, arch.) in traditional technique. The challenge of this project is to think how to reshape the 2D weaving plan to become freeform surface (gyroid surface) and have enough structural resistance at the same time. The foundation of construction utilizes the strongest and stability technique, called "hexagon weaving" . Furthermore, using the way of lamination and multi-layer to make the unit become a two-force member system can generate enough strength to the double curve surface.

In terms of techniques, I choose hexagonal weaving as a basic unit, which possesses the most structural strength. The hexagonal weaving is composed of three different directions, each direction crosses and locks together. At the time of weaving, bamboo strips up and down to interlock each other become stable surfaces. Therefore, the experiment of structural system is based on hexagon weaving to develop structure of freeform model.

Diagonals

Lower Chord

03 Double Hexagon Weave

Second Hexagon Weaving 01

Second Hexagon Weaving 02

Second Hexagon Weaving 03 Vertical Support First Hexagon Weaving

04 Double Hexagon Weave

Upper Hexagon Weaving

Diagonal Hexagon Weaving

Lower Hexagon Weaving

Bamboo Weaving 02

Prototype The prototype combines hexagon weaving and gyroid surface to study structural strength. The edge of the gyroid surface is laminated by bamboo strips to promote stress and tension. And the continuous surface provides the structure with enough shear force.

Double-Layer Double hexagon weaving has a higher density to stable the surface. Meanwhile, it also creates a special pattern for the structure.

In the digital fabrication process, I used the CNC milling machine to engrave the mold so as to shape the weaving surface into the correct curvature more precisely and efficiently. And then, overlapping two weaving surfaces together becomes two force systems that prevent surface from distortion. Gyroid surface is a complicated double curve surface that causes the hexagon division distortion when segmenting.

Thus, I use the rectangular matrix segment to divide the surface into a hexagon surface unit. Finally, The joint aids the weaving unit to join together accurately. It has a specific angle to fix the bamboo strip.

Gyroid Surface The Gyroid surface is the most efficient structure from the 2D plan to the 3D form. The continuous surface supports the structure sufficient shear force. Actually, the gyroid surface is a space truss, its possibility provides a new way of architectural structure system.

In addition, I tried to change parametric value, so each unit is different including scale, density and division. The purpose of the parametric unit is to control the light from the exterior to the interior. The variety of weaving patterns could create a different space atmosphere.

Computer-Aided Manufacturing Mold_CNC Milling Machine

Division_Grasshopper

Joint_3D Printer

The mold shapes the weaving surface into the correct curvature. And then, overlapping two weaving surfaces together becomes two force systems that prevent surface distortion.

Gyroid surface is complicated double curve surface that cause the hexagon pattern to distortion. Thus, I use the rectangular matrix segment to divide the surface into a hexagon surface unit.

The joint is made of two parts to fix two different weavings and then combine together to join two weavings accurately.

Step 01 2D Weaving Plan

Step 02 Press To Mold

Step 03 Double Weaving

Step 04 Release & Join

Screw

Hexagon Weave

螺絲

A Unit Fixture Support Pipe Liner

套管

Hexagon Weave

Bamboo

B Unit Mold

03 Bamboo Weaving

Application_Tea House Bamboo is one of the hardest control materials in nature. Each bamboo pole is unique including the density of fiber, the distance of node, the width of diameter , and so on. The irregularly natural characteristics will cause unpredictable results of construction that can't be simulated by humans or computers, but it is also the most valuable thing about bamboo. In the tectonic, designers can take control of regular form, but the architectural detailed texture is interpreted by the irregular characteristics of bamboo. That is similar to the theory of teasim named wabi-sabi that describes the appearance of irregular, rough, imperfect natural material and then searches for spiritual peace from the perception of material.

The program of this project is Tea House. Through different disturbances to the unit of bamboo weaving to discuss the shadow of pattern between artificial regularization and natural irregularity.

Moreover, in the deep and light of layering shadow create different consciousness to users. The path of this tea house is like a journey of purifying soul, from the shadow of mess to the shadow of illusion, in the end, people can feel peaceful and enjoy a cup of tea in the shadow of deep.

Section A Section A

Tea House Site Plan

Section B Bamboo Weaving 04

Detail & Construction Detail aims to research the joint of three different structural systems including single layer woven structure ,

Fabric

double layer woven structure and bamboo pole. I chose the traditional way of lashing to connect two different

Bamboo Laminate

systems because through tie together by rope can reduce destruction to bamboo. Therefore, the whole structure

Mullion

can become more stable. Furthermore, I used semi- transparent fabric to cover the structure, the fabric has

Woven Bamboo Structure

high flexibility to fit in any complex form. Bedides, the fabric is fixed by the laminated bamboo strip between

Wood Rafter Bamboo Purlin

each unit.

Bamboo Column Slabstone Dowel

Gravel

Rope Tie Bamboo Gasket

Concrete Slab Rigid Insulation

Ground

Drain System Reinforce Rod

Drainage

Concrete Foundation

Concrete Block

Fabric

Waterproofing

Bamboo Laminate

Drain System

Detail A

Gravel Base

Bamboo Pole / Woven Bamboo

Fabric

Fabric

Woven Bamboo Structure

Mullion Bamboo Laminate Woven Bamboo Structure Wood Rafter Bamboo Purlin Dowel

Wood Rafter

Mullion

Rope Tie

Bamboo Laminate Woven Bamboo Structure Wood Rafter Bamboo Purlin Rim Joist Timber Spacer Bamboo Column

Bamboo Purlin

Bamboo Column Dowel Double Layer Woven Wall

Rope Tie

Bamboo Column Rope Tie Dowel Bamboo Gasket

Concrete Foundation

05 Bamboo Weaving

Scale:1:2

Rope Tie

Concrete Foundation

Concrete Block Concrete Foundation

Detail Model

Metal Joint Rim Joist Timber Bamboo Gasket

Detail B

Bamboo Pole / Woven Bamboo

Floor Boards Joist

Detail C

Double Layer / Woven Bamboo

Fabrication & Perception The large scale model is the first half of tea house to extend and change. The integrally woven structure had been manipulated by computer topological calculation and simulation to create the texture and density. It is asymmetrical and free-

Step01

standing structure, the non-closed double curve surface is

Simulation

Step05

Shape

hard to do in traditional bamboo craft. However, using the method of stacking and overlapping to produce a two-force system enhances the strength of the curved planes and enables them to achieve massive structures.

The bamboo waving structure may be regarded as a space frame to some degree. That is to say, it can apply to the main structure in the building, so the main structure is not

Step02

Step06

Unroll

Hexgon Weaving

plain anymore, it can have more appearance and create a special spatial atmosphere. The free form displayed by Bamboo Weaving is difficult to achieve through traditional frame structures made of bamboo sticks and bamboo craft skills. Its structural advantage is that the curved woven from bamboo can produce adequate resistance while being able to create wide-ranging changes that offer subtler perceptive experiences.

Process Photograph

Text

Weave

Reshape

Step03

Step07

Text

Second Weaving

Step04

Step08

2D Weaving

Laminate

Assemble

Fix

Laminate

Bamboo Weaving exhibited in MOCA (Museum Of Comtemporary Art, Taipei) Bamboo Weaving 06

Emotional Landscape Interactive Device Term : Fourth Year / 2016 Fall Type : Academic Project ( Individual ) Supervisor : Prof. Ih-Cheng Lai Keyword: Bionic Design / Interactive Device / Landscape 07 Emotional Landscape

Awards: Biomimicry Global Design Challenge, Taiwan_ No.2 ( without a first prize winner ) Wang Ji Kun Architecture Design Scholarship_No.3

Video : https://vimeo.com/493364174

Biological Mechanism_Chameleon

Prototype_Interactive Device Demo

The concept of this project was inspired by chameleon color changing mechanism. Most people think chameleons change color for camouflage but they convey emotion instead. Their skin structure has three layers that are the main key to color

Motor

changing. Appearance of chameleon is controlled by the second layer of cells called iridophores. Iridophores contain tiny

Gear

Rotatable Joint

nanocraystals. According to the arrangement of nanocraystals, they can form different patterns. For example, when chameleon feels relaxed, nanocrystals inside iridophores are densely packed, reflecting green light. When chameleon feel excited,

Step 02

the distance between nanocrystals will increase and become sparsity. Therefore, visible light shines on different patterns of nanocrystals will reflect different wavelengths of lights because of physical phenomenon of refraction, scattering, and diffraction. The reason why nanocrystals have interesting density and sparsity pattern is because nanocrystals rotated in three dimension space, when different angle of perspective will see it closely or far away. That is a visual illusion. According to

Step 01

the chameleon mechanism, I used paper folding to study rotating models. As a result, the prototype was composed of six triangular units and I installed a motor in the link of units, so the prototype can work and rotate by programming.

Notation of Rotation

30

60

90

Step 01

Step 02

Motor drives the large gear, and then the large gear orbits the small gear that is fixed on the pole.

Since the joints are flexible, the whole structure will rotate when the motor drives.

135

150

Cell Pattern

Excited

Relaxed

Paper Folding

Rotation Process

Color Analog

0 180

30

150

45

135

60

120

90

Wavelengh 480 nm

395 nm

365 nm

340 nm

240 nm

Emotional Landscape 08

Application_Aquaculture

Arduino Programming

Adult

The prototype will be put on the sea surface, my design function is to reflect hot sunlight and adjust sea temperature by rotating units to different conditions. Under the water, using the prototype to weave becomes a fishnet to go fish farming. The aquaculture also can lead to cluster effects. The most important thing is the fishnet can prevent warm water by rotating and adjusting the current to the fishnet. Furthermore, the prototype is also an artificial reefs provide suitable space for wild fish inside. The purpose

Gloom an=150 delay(60)

of my project is to adjust sea temperatures for living creatures

Temperature: High Tourism:

living. By the prototype different conditions create a comfortable environment. Temperature also indicates the situation of the ocean, through the unit color to reflect the ecosystem underwater.

Spawn

My design wants to solve the problem of warming water and conserve reefs to let people experience magnificent nature again.

Nervous an=120 delay(40)

The site is located in Australia's great barrier reef. Currently, the most important problem is coral bleaching there because EL neon and global warming raise the sea temperature, but coral is sensitive to temperature and quality of water. High temperature and low PH value make coral dead. In recent years, super EL neon

Clam an=90 delay(80)

and extreme climate make the problem serious. If climate change does not improve, specialists estimate most coral will die in ten

Temperature: Low Tourism:

years. In the wake of coral bleaching, the rest of the creatures will die later, thus, the diverse ecosystem will become deathly.

Smolt Happy an=60 delay(60)

400

200

30

Grasshopper x Firefly Demo 40

Excited an=30 delay(40)

200

1

Temperature: Middle Tourism:

0

60 Angry an=0 delay(20)

Courtship

Temperature: Middle

Arduino Panel 09 Emotional Landscape

Tourism:

Landscape Structure ach aquacultural fishnet is made up of four major parts. In sequence from top to down are landscapes, walking paths, hexagon structures and artificial reefs. First, the landscape is composed of many prototypes combined together. The landscape

Acrylic

Landscape Unit

The arcylic reflect sunlight to protect the ecosystem underwater.

Meanwhite. It can change differnt colors when rotating.

Landscape

Glasshouse

The landscape can rotate along with ecosystem's emotions underwater and involving different activities when the surface goes up and down.

Fruits and vegetables planted on the structure inside the units without affecting by rotating.

Structure

not only reflects hot sunlight but also is a dynamic

The main structure can fix outside arcrylic and interior glasshouse.

plaza controlled by fish and sea temperature.

Second, the walking path is used to link other aquacultures. Meanwhile, there are markets and cafes on the side of the path. Third, the hexagon structure purpose is to fix artificial reefs. Fourth, the artificial reef is a dynamic prototype too. It's not only

Path

Buoyancy

People can visit the ecosystem through this path surrounding the fishnet. Meanwhite. It has a fish market and some cafe shops on the crossroads.

The gas bag supporting the main structure can float on the sea surface.

prevents hot water from devastating farmed fish but also provides local fish with a comfortable environment .

The scale of the unit in landscape on the sea surface is 6 meters, and every triangular pyramid has a glasshouse inside to plant vegetables and fruits.

Float

Structure

The radius of the structure pipe is 20 cm and has enough buoyancy to support the weight of the walkway.

6 M

Therefore, those plants can become food forfish or sell. For the sake of the rolling unit, I design ball joints to link structure and glasshouse. The ball joint can reduce the negative impact on the glasshouse when rotating. Under water, the unit of artificial reef

Fishnet The fishnet fixed on the structure to prevent the small fish run away.

Artificial Reef

on fishnet is 3 meters. The unit is fixed on the hexagon structure and has three bridge members to connect. The combined joint can also rotate and make the dynamic unit work. Inside the artificial reef have many vertical and horizontal pipes to let wild creatures live here.

Structure The corner of the hexagon structure stretches a stick to catch the rolling unit and fishnet. It allows the unit to rorate smoothly.

Artificial

3 M

Reef

The artificial reef unit is fixed on the hexagon structure and it can rotated unaffected because the joints are flexible to apply different angles.

Structure

Expansion Link

Fish House

Panel

Three columns that extend from the main hexagon structure can fix the unit.

The stick can adjust the deformation of the unit when rotating.

The house contains vertical horizontal columns to make fish habitat on it.

The panel surface has many holes to allow fish pass and current flow.

Emotional Landscape 10

Landscape

Artificial Reef 3

Inside the units, fish can have a

Between

meter units, there are vertical and

favorable environment to grow since

there are some commercial activi-

down to the sea and observe the

hot sunlight but also change color

horizontal columns inside each unit

the units can adjust sunlight and

ties in the triangular area. There

marine

in

so as to help wild species live

water

are

constructed by the rotating units.

here.

the condition of fishes.

under water.

temperature

of

The

Artificial

adjust

made

Marine Museum

units, which not only can prevent to

are

Market & Cafe

The landscape is made of 6 meter

order

reefs

Aquaculture

temperature

depending

on

also

each

walkways

unit,

surrounding

each aquaculture unit to organize the landscape.

11 Emotional Landscape

aquaculture

museum

helps

ecosystem,

tourists

go

which

is

Dadaocheng Multi-Family Residential Term : Third Year / 2016 Spring Type : Academic Project ( Individual ) Keyword : Urban Design / Aggregation / Housing

The site is located in Dadaocheng in Taipei city where had been a busy port for goods collecting and distributing. With the Tamsui river deposited in mud and sand, Dadaocheng gradually fell into decay. Currently, the government builds a 9 meter tall embankment to let people be completely isolated from water. However, Dadaocheng has diversity urban texture weaved with the Tamsui river. Thus, this project uses the arrangement of residential units to represent the experience of change of space in prosperity and decline in Daduocheng.

Dadaocheng 12

Spatial Experience

Detail

On the way home, residents from contemporary cities to old towns will

a

experience different scales of space and green areas. The path is sophis-

a

ticated like a maze, and they will see different scenes on every corner.

Also, there are many activities on the circuitous route. For example, dwellers may see old men chess under the tree, children play in the courtyard and people chat with other neighbors in the open kitchen.....

8

8

1. Activity Center

5. Lobby

9. Library

2. Meeting Room

6. Security Office

10. Gym

3. Small Theatre

7. Wating Room

11. Landry Room

4. Multifunctional Classroom

8. Studio

8 8 8

Roof Skylight

3 5

6

b

1 4

2

7

1F PLAN

b Wall & Window

c 11

c 9

10

2F PLAN

5F PLAN

Floor Greenery 13 Dadaocheng

Section A

South Elevation

Section B

West Elevation

North Elevation Dadaocheng 14

J.J. Pan_Shanghai Bank Commercial & Savings Bank Term : 2019 - 2020 Type : Work Project ( Collaboration ) Client : J. J. Pan & Partners My Position : Curtain Wall Consultant My Work : 3D Modeling / Simulation & Analysis 15 J.J. Pan_Shanghai Bank

I think the most important thing in this project is “accuracy”. As a facade

The greatest feature of the building is its folded surface and complex geometry.

consultant, we should resolve unreasonable engineering problems, and discuss

Our main job is to help architects optimize facade systems including glass curtain

with architects back and forth again and again. That is because our simula-

walls, aluminium panels, decorative columns of main structures, balconies, etc.

tion analysis is the basis of construction, so we have responsibility to confirm every coordinate in our model is correct so as to decrease engineering errors in the process of construction.

Structural Analysis & Simulation

Aluminium Extruded Mullion

Analysis & Simulation First, we had to address the decorative column of the main structure, the shape of each column is

Exterior Cap Flashing

a pentagon. Since the facade is folded, there is a problem in the joint between the columns. To be more specific, there are four or three different

Insulated Glass

columns converging into one point simultaneously, and each column has a different angle and direction, so it is hard to successfully join the columns. In other words, due to eliminating error, we had to customize and adjust each column instead of using standard size to apply to each structure.

Second challenge is to organize the division of the Structural Line

facade. Since every material has a specific standard, the distance of division must be controlled within the processing range. Yet, the project has Aluminium Extruded Mullion

many different materials and systems, and how to make division consistent is a difficult problem.

Cap Flashing Of Aluminium Extruded

That is to say, division has to conform in the junction of different materials and system, more difficult thing is that there are many folded sur-

Insulated Glass Exterior Cap Flashing

face, thus integrating division require a lot of time adjusting to fit each other.

Finally, in this case, architect designed a large proportion of glass curtain walls and foldedsurface in the façade. Hence, we came up with many

Aluminium Extruded Mullion

construction details to respond to different conditions. For example, in turning place of curtain wall, I have to find average normal vector of two

Main Structure

different surfaces, and then rotated mullion to Cap Flashing Of Aluminium Extruded

right angle for the sake of matching appropriately.

Furthermore, in order to integrate, the mullion would be cut to combine with different systems

Insulated Glass

such as decorative columns and balconies.

Exterior Cap Flashing

Curtain Wall Details

Metal Closure

J.J. Pan_Shanghai Bank 16

MVRDV_MetroWalk Shopping Center Term : 2020 Type : Work Project ( Collaboration ) Client : MVRDV My Position : Curtain Wall Consultant My Work : 3D Modeling / Simulation & Analysis MetroWalk Shopping Center is designed by MVRDV, the project is in design modification stage and we are employed by MVRDV under the position of façade consultant in Taiwan. The façade of this building is made of folded panels, each triangle unit is unique and there is great difference of transformation of angle between each others, thus the geometry of this project is complex. How to achieve the design is our primary goal, but sophisticated façade system associate with structural system, which support the triangle units. Therefore, we encounter many difficulties in practical aspect.

Through a series of analysis and the development of the curtain wall system, we provide many suggestions to adjust design and try our best to implement architect's ideas.

Joint Mechanism

Joint Type

The curtain walls are supported by space frame. Although the

03 Parameter_Rotation angle Since J-shaped elements and secondary structure still have differences in angle, U-shaped elements can absorb angle differences to join triangle units successfully.

space frame can achieve more complicated forms easier, there are some constraints. Rationalizing the space frame is necessary in order to conform with the efficiency of structure, so the analysis of each triangle unit plays an important role. For example, different sizes and angles of units lead to space frame having differences in structural density. If the structure is too dense, it is not cost-ef-

J-Shaped Element Disc-Shape Plate

01 Parameter_Rotation angle Using disc-shaped plate to connect the space frame because the advantage of disc -shape is more flexible, thus it is easier to correspond to each unit from different directions by rotating the plate to the right angle.

weak structure Thus, we analyze included angle between the two units in whole façade and figure out the size and angle of each triangle unit. After analysis, we classify potential problems such as interference in structure or small angle between the rods, and then

Joint

consult with the architect and structural engineers to come up with

53.6

74.2

J-Shaped Element

Secondary Structure

53.9

53.3

Space Frame

54.0

Middle Level

Angle Analysis

158 56.7 47.3 51.9

Disc-Shape Plate

55.8

59.1

Triangle Panel U-Shaped Element

49.8

56.3 63.4

Space Frame

Upper Level

Secondary Structure

48.6

62.4 51.2

Secondary Structure

Aluminum Panel

fective. On the contrary, if structure is too sparse, it will lead to

solutions.

Triangle Panel U-Shaped Element

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52.4 56.3

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51.5

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52.1

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Triangle Unit Angle 17 J.J. Pan_Shanghai Bank

Included Angle

Balcony Included Angle

02 Parameter_Height Adjusting the height of J-shaped element by the long hole, it can extend to secondary structure from disc-shaped plate.

Triangle Panel J-Shaped Element

Space Frame

Lower Level

U-Shaped Element

Disc-Shape Plate

Secondary Structure

Space Frame

Stone Aggregation

Development of Structural System

Computation and Robotics

Workflow

Tension

Copestone

Module 04

Term : Master / 2022 Fall Type : Academic Project ( Individual ) Supervisor : Prof. Jeremy Ficca Keyword: Dry Stone Wall / Post-Tension / Hybrid Fabrication

Step01. Prefabricated Concrete Cradle

Cable

The definition of dry stone walls is using raw stones to stack a structure without cement or mortar. The biggest challenge is the

Hearting

Stone

Connecting Stone

Cradle

Module 03

Compression

structure must follow squential assembly, which means each stone

Module 02

should follow the shape of its neighbor to form a stable structure.

Thus, masons must find an appropriate stone to fit perfectly on the wall, otherwise, the loose arrangement will lead to a weak

Module 01

structure. The purpose of my project is using computation and robotic fabrication to reconsider the labor intensive process, and

Foundation Stone

also find possibilities of openness, structure, morphology and scale in dry stone structure.

My project uses shale as material, which is a common stone in

Step02. Robotic Stacking Tension

Dry Stone Structure

Post Tension

Solid / Decorative / Heavy / Small Scale

Open / Structural / Light / Large Scale

Taiwan with plate shape, high roughness and high structural strength, I combined post-tension with shale stone wall to rethink the new tectonic methodology. Specifically, I designed a V shape cradle to provide a platform to support stones, and using cables tightly connects the cradles to generate strong compression to

Modular Assembly Step03. Modular Post Tension

stones. Furthermore, the structure uses modular design, each

Cradle

module is prefabricated in the factory and fastened by post-ten-

Cable

sion to form a compact unit. And then the modules are transported to the site and assembled vertically. Eventually, using post-tension again connects all the modules together and fixes the anchor point on the foundation.

Shale Step04. Modular Stacking

Hole for Post Tension

Taiwanese shale is major architectural material for indigenous people,

Prefabricated Module

they utilize shale as load bearing walls and buttresses. It is a potential material, but confined to solid, heavy and small structures.

Openess

Step05. Wall Post Tension Stone Aggregation 18

Detail

Detail One of my design objectives is to leverage dry stone structure and apply to general 2'-9

Steel Plate

architectural condition, so I thought about how my structural system combines with

[1/2

]"

foundation, floor, window and roof. Specifically, the concrete cradle provides more

Insulation 3'-3 [1/2]"

flexible affordance that enables components, such as post-tension, aluminum plate, insulation, mullion, to fasten on it. Also, I used SOFiSTiK to analyze structural

Corner

behavior and found out the form with more undulating patterns is more stable than simple surface. Therefore, I controlled the undulating range within 3 feet and

Glass

used the pattern to design a pavilion.

Post Tension Component Insulation 1'-3 0'-3"

" 1'-6

[1/2

]"

Door

Concrete Cradle Floor Waterproof

Stone Cable

Window

Drainage Anchorage Point Foundation

Trim

Plan

Structural Analysis Max Compression: 13.60 x 3’- 3”

19 Stone Aggregation

Max Compression: 1.75 x

Max Compression: 0.91 x

Max Compression: 1.38 x

3’- 3”

3’- 3”

5’

Max Compression: 0.61 x 1’-7”

Feedback Mechanism

Sensor

Vacuum Gripper

Robotic Stacking

Phsical Data

Next Stone

4'

3'-3 21"

Phsical Data

Digital Data

Selecting Algorithm

Classification of Stones

target Output

Input Best Stone

Robot Linear Track

Working Range

for stone in raw stones: if stone is close target: ........

Raw Stone Data

Hybrid Fabrication I used a feedback mechanism in the robotic fabrication process. My idea is installing

digital data are transferred back and forth with each other to build a deep connection.

a sensor on the robot, the sensor can detect the current condition of the wall. And

The relationship between randomness and manipulation in architectural tectonics is an

then the physical data as input deliver to computational calculation which can highlight

interesting topic for me. The high randomness will make construction out of control,

the boundary of each stone and decide what kind of shape would be next. Further-

conversely, eliminating randomness will lack diversity of texture and expression. My

more, I would like to program a "selecting algorithm" which can compare all the raw

proposal tries to search for a balance in the relationship with co-designed methodolo-

stone data with the "target shape" and return the closet shape of stone as output

gy to reconsider the use of natural material. The feedback mechanism can build a

to robot. The robot will grip the closest stone and stack on the wall, and then the

dynamic and interactive fabrication process to synchronize material, machines and

sensor detects the physical wall again and delivers data to the selecting algorithm to

designers in real time to decrease errors and mistakes

search for the next stone. Therefore, this is a circular workflow, physical data and

Scan

Raw Stones

Stone Aggregation 20

Builder Architectural Design Interface

Storyboard

Term : Master / 2022 Fall Type : Academic Project ( Individual ) Supervisor : Prof. Mike Taylor Keyword: UI / UX / Isometric View

Step 01

Step 02

Step 03

Design Interface

Create a Room & Set Up Dimension

Create Objects Within The Room

Coding Structure Main User Interface Intruction Icon

Awards: The ten best projects of 2022 Fall CMU Fundamentals of Programming and Computer Science out of 300 students.

User Experience Drag Object Rotate Object Delete Object Navigate in 2.5D View

GitHub: https://github.com/KuiYangYang/CMU-15112Video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-sfApmJw2Y

Step 04

Step 05

Step 06

UX: Move, Rotate, Delete Objects

Create Ohter Objects and Check Intersection Create Windows by Clicking on the Wall

This is my term project in CMU Fundamentals of Programming and

Isometric View

Computer Science, which is a technical introduction to the funda-

Transfer 2D Coordinates to 2.5D

mentals of programming with an emphasis on producing clear, robust, and reasonably efficient code using top-down design,

Draw 2.5 Object

informal analysis, and effective testing and debugging using Pyhon programming language. My project, builder, is a design interface for architecture. First, users should design a 2D plan, they should create a room and set up the scale. And then the room will generate in the board, user also can move, rotate and delete the room. Second, users can put objects(desk , chair, door, etc) inside the room, and the objects can also be moved, rotated and deleted.

In the end, the 2D design drawing can transfer to isometric view, users can navigate their design in the 2.5D space.

The biggest challenge in my project is organization, thousands of codes should be ordered clearly and robust. Otherwise, just a small

Step 07

Step 08

Step 09

Accomplish 2D Configuration

Transfer to Isometric View

Change View by Keypress

error will crash the whole project, and debugging will be a painful process. In technical aspect, drawing isometric objects is the most difficult part, how to transfer 2D coordinates to 2.5D is keypoint.

Actually, the isometric objects do not draw in 3D space but use mathematical formulas to project on a 2D board. In the study process, I spend a lot of time on how 2.5D and 3D objects work and represent on computer vision. Therefore, the course greatly influenced me in how to organize complex things logically and also break down complex things into smaller and simple solutions.

21 Builder

Objects Set Up Object’s Parameters Draw 2D Object

Other Porjects Environmental Performance Simulation

Computational Graphic

This project is part of the Environmental Performance Simulation course, focus-

standing, analysis, and simulation to design an energy-efficient office building.

The graphics stem from the course "Computer Programming in Architectural

ing on the integration of building physics concepts including building thermody-

The course also equips us with cutting-edge tools, employing Rhino-Grasshop-

Design," where we explore fundamental programming languages like Processing

namics, the quantification of light, the assessment of luminous environments,

per-Climate Studio and Ladybug for algorithmic modeling and informed explo-

and C# in Grasshopper. These visuals are created through programming, incor-

considerations for human visual and thermal comfort, and thermal modeling.

ration.

porating concepts like fractal patterns, recursion, and mathematical formulas to achieve intricate complexity.

Our task in this project is to apply these foundational principles through understanding

South East

North West

Office Design

Sun-Path Analysis

Solar Energy Density

Radiation Calla Dome

Dry Bulb Temperature & Relative Humidity

Relative Humidity & Wind Speed

Glare Analysis_sDG

Digital AIEOU Workshop_Robotic Clay Printing

Constructional Photographs

During the workshop, each team was tasked with designing an object and

cate patterns. The robots extruded clay along a 3D pathway in a spherical

The project is Kaohsiung Music Center. My role includes creating 3D models for joints

mastering the use of robot arms, encompassing tasks such as plotting path-

mold, revealing the diverse applications of robot arms. This experience con-

and facade structures, which are then translated into 2D manufacturing drawings.

ways, configuring parameters, and controlling arm movements. Our team,

vinced me that tectonics can explore more possibilities with these robotic tools.

This experience has deepened my understanding of architectural details and their

focusing on the flexibility of robot arms, created a triangular dome with intri-

real-world functionality.

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Work

Awards

Experience

EKUO Architects Intern July-Aug 2015 • Assisted architects with campus design plan, involving concept development, drawings, and models.

Fei Shi , Wu Architects Intern July-Aug 2016 • Assisted architects with residential building projects, involving building codes and drawings.

Kuiyang Yang A second-year Master of Advanced Architectural Design Student at Carnegie Mellon University, with three years of experience at a prominent engineering consulting firm in Taiwan. Passionate about exploring tectonics intricacies, focusing on structural design, materiality and morphology. Intrigued by the potential of computational design and digital fabrication for precise calculations and sophisticated manufacturing possibilities.

Information Nationality:

Taiwan

Birthdate:

07/09/1995

Phone:

+1 4122511815

Email:

kuiyangy@andrew.cmu.edu

Location:

Pittsburgh, PA

2019-2022 HKR Engineering Consultants Full-Time • Conducted analysis and optimization of complex geometries, ensuring precision and efficiency in the construction.

• Applied specialized knowledge in façade systems , particularly curtain walls, to assist architects in rationalizing designs for successful project outcomes.

• Collaborated with architects in diverse large-scale projects, contributing expertise in geometric solutions to facilitate the realization of their vision.

May-Aug 2023 CMU SoA Facility Assistant Part-Time • Responsible for equipment maintenance, including troubleshooting issues with computers, plotters, and other related machinery.

Wang Ji Kun Architecture Design Scholarship_No.3

2016

50th Tamkang University Thesis Design_ No.2

2018

3rd ADA (Advanced Developers Association) 2018 Scholarship PULIMA Art Award_ Honorable Award

2018

Graduation Thesis Design Competition - Taipei Architects Association_ No.3

2018

CMU SoA Merit Scholarship

2022

Computer Skills Drawing & Modeling & Rendering Grasshopper Revit AutoCAD

Dept. of Architecture, Tamkang University, B.Arch , New Taipei City, Taiwan School of Architecture, Carnegie Mellon University, Master of Advanced Architectural Design, Pittsburgh, United States

2013-2018

2022-Now

Exhibitions & Activities

Adobe Suite

Tamkang University Architecture 2018 Thesis Exhibition 2018

Vray

_Songshan Cultural and Creative Park PULIMA Art Exhibition

_Museum of Contemporary Art, Taipei

#Sustainability #Facade #Machine Learning

2019

Graduation Thesis Design Competion Taipei Architects Association _Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center

2019

EX-CHANGE

2023

_CMU School of Architecture

Programming Python

"MICAWOR"

_PULIMA Art Publication

Expertise

2019

2014

Biomimicry Global Design Challenge, 2016 Taiwan_ No.2 (without a first prize winner)

Rhinoceros Sep-Now 2023 CMU Gen Teaching Assistant Part-Time • TA for Generative Modeling course, guiding students in Grasshopper and Python techniques, aiding with assignments during Office Hours.

Education

#Computational Design #Digital Fabrication #Robotics

KRIS YAO Architects Part-Time July-Aug 2018 • Assisted architects in developing designs, encompassing concepts, models, and drawings.

Wang Ji Kun Architecture Design Scholarship_No.1

C C# RobotStudio Processing Arduino