AIR STUDIO 2015 , Semester 1
WENYI YANG , 618 498
WENYI YANG Born in Shanghai || Raised in Singapore
I am a third year Bachelor of Environments student, majoring in Architecture. I came to Melbourne after finishing my secondary studies in Singapore. Since young, I love drawing and was fortunate enough to meet a good teacher, who inspired me to become a designer. I wasn’t entirely sure if I would like Architecture, when I first started my major. Through the span of my education, I began to understand the beauty in Architecture and would love to explore further. I have some knowledge of Rhino from Virtual Environments, where we were asked to model and design a lantern. Though, I am always in a struggle with Rhino. Nevertheless, I am confident in conquering my fear towards it. As my internship has broadened my experience with the real architectural world and emphasised the importance of computation. Hopefully, through this challenging studio I will be able to master the language of Rhino. And I look forward to learning what Grasshopper can offer as well.
TABLE OF CONTENT
Introduction A0 : Design Futuring A1 : Design Computation A2 : Composition / Generation A3 : Sketchbook A4 : Conclusion A5 : Learning Outcomes A6 : References
A0: DESIGN FUTURING
Location : Singapore Climate: Hot and Humid Purpose: Climate Controlled Conservatory
The design was made with a clear aim towards sustainab able to cater to a series of distinct ecosystems which w gardens to function with maximum environmental effi showcase those world habitats most at risk from cli
A computer controlled shading system and carbon neutral nologies have been integrated into the building to efficie the c
AL BAHAR TOWERS RESPONSIVE FACADE || Aedas Location: Abu Dhabi Climate : Intense Sunshine and little Rainfall The interesting thing about this project is with its environmentally responsive external screen that operates like a curtain wall. The screen sits two meters outside of the facade with each triangle coated with fibreglass and programmed in a wa that it alters with the changing sunpaths to reduce solar gain and glare.
The design is produced using parametric function to respond to the natural environment and climatic situation of the site.
When evening comes, these panels will close up, helping to reduce an estimation of 50% of energy. In my opinion, this project is an amalgation of practicality and sustainability. As it answers directly to the needs of people using this building.
GARDENS BY THE BAY || Wilkson Eyre Architects
bility and to be will enable the ficiency, and to imate change.
l cooling techently maintian climate within.
A1 : DESIGN COMPUTATION
ICD/ ITKE Research Pavilion 2010
|| Institute Computational Design (ICD) & Institute of Building Structures and Structural Design (ITKE) ; University of Stuttgart
It is based on a common material behavior : elastic bending. The elastic bending behavior define a series of behavioral components that spatially mediate an intricate network of forces. The research project indicates how even a relatively simple behavior such as elastic bending can lead to novel design possibilities of bending active systems that are surprisingly versatile, complex and structurally effective.
BeiJing Olympics Stadium
|| Herzog and Demuron
Softwares used: Rhino, 3D studio and Catia The inner model controls the seating bowl. The outer roof model contains the now- familiar bird’s nest geometry. This project employed the sophistication of parametric modeling, where one independent parametric model sitting within another.
In the case of the design of the seating bowl, parametric design fixes relationships between seating, supporting terraces and the stadium floor so that the view of any spectator is automatically optimized as a variety of options for bowl geometry are explored. Difficulties faced during this project. As the model is dynamic, architects face difficulties in producing the 2 dimensional drawings as there are very few purely vertical elements. Hence making the documentation drawings very complex and challenging for the builders as well.
A2: COMPOSTION / GENERATION
MICHAEL HANSMEYER COLUMN 2011 || Michael Hansmeyer
Michael Hansmeyer is an architect and programmer, who uses a generative method of metamorphosis to create intricate and delicate details on these columns. This process can be run again and again with different parameters to create endless permutations of columns. The result is a series of columns that exhibit both highly specific local conditions as well as an overall continuity and coherency. He generates the design by inputting individual segments into the output of polylines and subsequently more advanced forms will be derived. The use of morphogenesis allows him to take control of his design.
MINIMAL COMPLEXITY || Vlad Tenu
This project is an architectural research focusing on both form-finding and the fabrication of minimal surface structures. The project seeks to find how the translation from the computational space to the built work could be embodied into this dual process. The set of algorithms produced is derived from the principle behind the state of quilibrium of natural organsims - correlation to the conservation of energy. And the result shows an emergence of quality self-organisation similar to the one found in nature. The final metallic prototype is composed of 148 identical reflected regions of 16 different pieces each, followed by a detailed structural analysis done by Buro Happold. I find the product very interesting as I am amazed by how minimal surfaces have extraordinary structural properties,, uniform distribution of loads and their stiffness increases with the increase in complexity.
A3 : SKETCHBOOK
A5: CONCLUSION
Today’s archtecture is definitely taking on a new path, where the introduction of design computation such as parametric designs have started to shift architecture from traditional practice to innovative and endless explorations in the digital world. Design Futuring is definitely an essential topic for architects today to ve aware of. As skyscrapers rise and dominates our skyline, it is inevitable for me to wonder what kind of environment will be people of the future be living in. Hence, the increase attention in sustainability is of utmost importance in architecture. Design computation has definitely provided opportunities of integrating physical properties and material behavior as generative drivers in the architectural design process. Hence, architectural form, material formation and structural performance can be considered simultaneously. The advent of computation has allowed architectural designs to be defined by material rather than most traditional approaches such as a drawn scheme. Additionally, it has also increased both time and cost efficiency.
A6 : LEARNING OUTCOMES
This series of precedent studies has allowed me to think further and deeper about what Architecture truly stands. Coupled with my first hand experience with Rhino and Grasshopper, I have also realised that there is an infinite amount of possibilities to designing. It may also be an endless journey of exploration and discovery into the world of computation, design, materials and many more.
A7 : REFERENCES BOOK REFERENCE Fry, Tony (2008), Design Futuring: Sustainability, Ethics and New Practice (Oxford: Berg), pp 1-16 Kottas, Dimitris (2013), Digital Architecture: New Applications (Barcelona), pp. 152-155 Littlefield, David (2008), Space Craft: Developments in Architectural Computing, pp. 174-176 Menges, Achim (2012), Material Computation: Higher Integration in Morphogenic Design, pp.4451
IMAGE REFERENCE Personal Photograph - Myself Personal Photograph - Completed Work from Virtual Environments 2013 Arup, ‘ Beijing Olympics Stadium’ < http://www.arup.com/Projects/Chinese_National_Stadium. aspx > [Accessed 18 March] ICD University of Stuttgart, ‘ ICD/ITKE Research Pavilion 2010’ < http://icd.uni-stuttgart. de/?p=4458> [Accessed 18 March] Vlad Tenu, ‘ Minimal Complexity’ < http://designplaygrounds.com/deviants/minimal-complexityby-vlad-tenu/> [Accessed 18 March] Wilkinson Eyre Architect, ‘Gardens by the Bay Cooled Conservatories’ < http://www.wilkinsoneyre.com/projects/singapore-gardens-by-the-bay.aspx?category=sport-and-leisure> [Accessed 18 March]