1.1 Introduction to design solutions using parametric logic

Exercise 1: Bootcamp

1.1 Introduction to design solutions using parametric(a) logic

Aim

In order to acclimatise students with this new methodology this two week exercise focuses on a brief understanding of the new terminologies and digital process used in design. Inception of work starts with comprehensive introduction to the core skills and techniques of algorithmic thinking centered on associative geometric models.

Induction pushes you to assimilate the potential of algorithmic techniques into design irrelevant of its scale and application. Every semester is given an objective to develop design solution through parametric(a) control,tessellation of three-dimensional components, precise dimensional control, constraints(b) and spatial organization.

Exercise 1 will be supplemented by seminars and tutorials on using systems that resolve problems using parametric logic with the use of visual programming tools like grasshopper. Along with examples of live projects that used similar design thinking.

Students will become familiar with the necessary exchange of data between physical and digital realms through the formalization of the inherent geometric relationships that characterize the different elements of developed designs. The exercise will also be supplemented on appropriate techniques of recording, describing and documenting digital and physical experiments.

Parameter(a) is a term used to describe a dimension’s ability to change the shape of model geometry as soon as the dimension value is modified. For example various design elements like the length or width manipulation with in a range of window. Constrains(b) enables holistic control over the design logic by establishing relationship with its morphology. For example the length and width can be manipulated for a window without increase in total area.

Figure 1-1 Exhibition image showing physical model of geometrical explorations done by students of 2nd year M. Arch

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