Pradeep Devadass - Work Samples 2014

data management generative input/ output analysis parameters modelling genes parametric evolutionary genetic fitness criteria efficiency performance material systems BIM real-time urban systems simulation optimization robotics cnc laser cutting rapid prototyping

DESIGN

art fashion product interior architecture

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algorithms

digital

systems

fabrication

laser sintering aurdino kinect data mapping rhinoceros max revit python nest sketchup maya autocad grasshopper iworks ms office mac adobe pc

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by Pradeep Devadass

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2D

Urban Perspectives- RoboFold, London

Advanced Digital Fabrication The research integrates advanced computational design and digital fabrication methods through the project Light-Vault & Urban Perspectives, which addresses the challenges faced by current contemporary practices in development and execution of complex designs. A performance based design approach is the key focus in developing the methodology. Also, evaluation is normally generated during the end of the design stage leading to the absence of continuous feedback process for the betterment of design output.

Genetic algorithms are developed for optimization of a system, imitating the process of natural selection (Mitchell, Material feedback in robotic fabrication, Rob|Arch 2014

Light Vault - Archi-Union, Shanghai

CNC Fabrication - RoboFold, London

Robotic Fabrication - Tongji University, Shanghai

Digital Simulation of Robotic Fabrication

Robotic

Fabrication Components

of

Assembly of Components

Digital Model of Light Vault

Final Pavilion Light Vault

Design to Fabrication

Light Vault - Component

Light Vault - Robotic Fabrication

Final Geometry

Re-Orienting the top surface to XY Plane

Urban Perspective - Component

Unfolding geometry with bottom surface split into flaps

In design practices, the decisions on execution of a project are developed at the final stage of design phase, through a linear process. A parallel thinking methodology is developed to combine design development and fabrication process. Execution of a design has always been an isolated unparalleled process which is developed at the end of the design stage Evans (1997) explains the inevitable gap between drawing, the medium of design and the final outcome in architecture.

This distinct unconnected procedure leads to a problematic translation from digital environment into reality.

Development of a methodology from design to fabrication through integration of technology in a controlled digital environment is established in the projects Light-Vault & Urban Perspectives.

Unfolded geometry onto XY Plane

Optimise 25 unfolded pieces onto 2 sheets

Solar radiation

genes actuators 0.3 1.0 1.0

0.3

1.0

0.3

Min Angle of Incidence

WINTER

Max Angle of Incidence

SUMMER

Final model

PHYSICS ENGINE KANGAROO

EVOLUTIONARY SOLVER GALAPAGOS

3 Strut Tensegrity mesh system - adaptive [skins]

Solar Exposure

Computational Design used in Material Systems The Research investigates responsive skin systems that adapt to the dynamic environmental conditions to regulate the internal conditions in a habitable space over different periods of time by exhibiting a state of motion and dynamism. Owing to the complexity of the multi-parametric system, genetic algorithms are developed for system optimization and calibrated with physical prototypes at varied scales.

The use of genetic algorithms makes the problem solving faster and accurate. New tool-sets are developed in the process by combining various digital tools, to create a feedback and memory loop system

Min Exposure

SUMMER

Max Exposure

WINTER

Evolutionary Algorithm for Analysis Incident Radiation Analysis

Solar ray

Angle of Solar Radiation From 0° to 20° From 20° to 45° From 45° to 60° More than 60°

Amount of Solar Exposure Exposed to light Solar Exposure Analysis

Not exposed to light Analysis model Algorithm explaining the genome and fitness criteria

3 Strut Tensegrity Component - adaptive [skins]

40O - 40O

Mesh Angle: 90O - 90O

Family 1

Family 2 Final Prototype Form Found Membrane Activated Gridshells

90O

FLAT PANEL

CURVED PANEL

RESULTING SURFACE 30O

Real Time Analysis

Optimization

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The Research illustrates new methodologies in understanding and exploration of Materials used in interconnected systems.

The properties of materials are studied and incorporated in the digital environment for designing using computational methods. The research focuses on development of systems through real time optimization and analysis through the projects adaptive [skins] and Membrane Activated Gridshells

Projection of rays of visual sight from the South Facade towards the Sea

Digital Tools Used: Rhino + Grasshopper(Sonic Plugin) + Galapagos

Parametric Form Finding The research explores new methodologies in parametric form finding and evaluates through evolutionary process. The Algorithm Creates multiple options with varying fitness criteria and aesthetically multiple option.

Option 1

OPtion 2

Option 3 Option 4 Multiple options of various Form for rear building

Digital Tools Used: Rhino + Grasshopper(Sonic Plugin) + Galapagos

Option1 - L1

Option1 - L2

Option2 - L1

Option2 - L2 Upper Level @ +2.5m

Option3 - L1

Option5 - L1

Option3 - L2

Option5 - L2

Option4 - L1

Option6 - L1

Exploration and Area Analysis of the possibilities of Spaces in Silos

Option4 - L2

Option6 - L2

Lower Level @ +0.0m

Ramps Exhibition Spaces Bridges

Both Levels Exploded Perspective View

Computational design used in Environmental and Spatial Analysis This research focuses on the exploration of Spatial Qualities in architecture and urban systems. The research focuses on development of design through real time optimization and analysis using genetic and evolutionary algorithms.

The research creates new toolsets and interconnects various softwares and platforms for a controlled design process.

Digital Tools Used: Rhino + Grasshopper(Geco Plugin) + Ecotect

Multiple configurations based on re-arrangement of towers Solar Insolation Analysis for Multiple configurations of towers To determine the overall form