Title:
Design Agency – Computational Form Finding
Keywords:
Form Finding, Reciprocal Frames, Long Span Shell Structures
Tutor:
Evangelos Pantazis, David J. Gerber, Rodrigo Shirodia
Hosts:
Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico City, Mexico
Description:
Design agency will focus on form finding of thin shells structures using agent based modelling and simulation techniques in conjunction with environmental analysis. Emphasis will be on the exploration generative bottom up design strategies in combination with a traditional building techniques, that of reciprocal frames, and the adaptation of the generated structures based on their environmental impact. Correlations between top down and bottom up design approaches will be addressed through the use of both linear and non-linear design techniques.
During the workshop, participants will be introduced into an integrated design workflow which includes set of programming and visual scripting and parametric tools namely: Rhinoceros 3d, Grasshopper (Ladybug, HoneyBee) and, Processing. We will be using Processing (Java) as the primary tool for simulation of (multi-agent) algorithmic design processes and Grasshopper for analyzing the designs environmentally.
The goal is to introduce students in computational design and integrated design methodologies, where analytical tools can be used along with generative ones for driving the design process and improving the design outcomes. Bottom up approaches will be compared to top down ones.