2017S1 M3 journal

Foundations of Design : Representation, SEM1, 2017 M3 JOURNAL - PATTERN vs SURFACE Zhiyu Shen (Calandra)

(900778) Colby Vexler - Studio 14

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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 types of developables surfaces are cylinders, cones, tangent surfaces of space curves.

Cylinder surfaces are formed by a group of parallel lines, which is modeled by a defaulted curve which then extrude in many directions.

Cones are builded up by a single vertex point that have plenty of lines and the end of given profile.

Tangents are made of the application of polygons, which are created by 2 consectuive vertices, with other set vertices made up the surfaces.

Because a tangent plane is always tangent to the surface along an entire ruling and not just a single point, they are all special ruled. They are surfaces with zero Gaussian curvature, which can be flattened onto a plane without distortion.

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) Understanding developable surfaces are critical in out understanding of architectural geometry because developable surfaces consists of a group of straight lines, which simplifies the construction process.

As the example shows, Stage Set for John Jasperse was a morphing structure which can allow the dancers of the dance piece engage with the architectural piece, and that eases the construction and maximum flexibility.

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PANELLING 2D PATTERN

2d Panelling, Pattern: Triangular

2d Panelling, Pattern 1

2d Panelling, Pattern 2

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VARIABLE 2D PATTERN

ptPanelGridCustomVaribale - Rotate

ptPanelGridCustomVaribale - Scale, Point Attractors

ptPanelGridCustomVaribale - Scale, Curve Attractors

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3D PANEL TEST PROTOTYPE & TEMPLATE

Photo of unit panel Part of the unrolled surfaces

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WEEK 7 READING: DIGITAL FABRICATION Complete your reading before attempting these questions:

Question 1: What is digital fabrication and how does it change the understanding of two dimensional representation? (Maximum 100 words) Digital fabrication is the pinnacle of modern technology in creating buildings.

It is essentially 3 dimensional modeling and visualization, generative form finding scripted modulation systems, structural and thermal analysis, project management and coordination, and file to file factory production. In building up 3D models in the software with many handy tools, the designers are enabled to test ideas efficiently. It covers design and sense of stereo-space shortage and improve the efficiency.

Question 2: Suggest two reasons why folding is used extensively in the formal expression of building design? (Maximum 100 words) The reasons would be folding can help a three dimensional shape can be formed.

On the one hand, folding can be very efficiency when creating complex objects.

On the other hand, creating space by folding can is economic, and lower cost and waste, whic makes best utilize of the space, structure study.

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EXPLORING 3D PANELLING

Insert your annotation

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UNROLL TEMPLATE OF YOUR FINAL MODEL

Final print file of unrol modol

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PANELISED LANDSCAPE

Overview

Details

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APPENDIX

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Digital working progress (Figure 1 & 2)

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Craft working progress (Figure 3 & 4 )

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