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Designing with construction logic helps to avoid geometric post-rationalization.
Geometric abstractions of mathematical descriptions form an inherent part of
computational design. These applications and tools in architecture attempt to solve a combinatorial problem like modular facades or generate pattern for surfaces.
In the first part, this book will investigate ways in which a freeform surface can be
rationalized to produce an optimised paneling solution. The research develops a
generative algorithm combining dynamic relaxation and a particle spring optimization with paneling layout principles. The aim is to minimise the number of panel variations that occur in freeform surface. Finally this leads to achieve a trade-off between the rationalized geometry and its original counterpart.
In the second part, this book takes the project “The Oval” in Limassol, Cyprus, as a
case study to explain the integrated design process of form development to
rationalization of the design geometry, leading to a modular cost effective solution. It focuses on the use of computational approaches towards the design enabling the
alignment of the design geometry with the design intent at every stage and embed
constructional rationales. It further researches on developing optimized paneling
solution for this class of geometry.
This is the tenth publication of Atkins Technical Journal.
Programmatic freedom and modeling software tools have led to a spectrum
of geometrically challenging freeform surfaces. The problem lies in defining
these freeform design surfaces in terms of constructible components. Different
custom tessellation algorithms have thus been developed in response to this
problem. These tessellations produce a large number of different panel sizes
and there isn’t any standard solution for rationalization of such surfaces. A
paneling solution plays an important role in this rationalization process.
This paper will investigate ways in which a freeform surface can be
rationalized to produce an optimised paneling solution. The research develops
a generative algorithm combining dynamic relaxation and a particle spring
optimization with paneling layout principles.
The aim of the paper is to minimize the number of panel variations that occur
in freeform surface. Finally this leads to achieve a trade-off between the
rationalized geometry and its original counterpart.
Keywords: Rationalization, Paneling, Geometric Optimization, Freeform
Surfaces, Particle Spring System, Dynamic Relaxation
Computational freedom and emergent design tools are leading to geometrically
challenging designs in the field of architecture. Designers are able to work with more complex geometries and design variations. The challenge lies in defining these geometries into buildable components with constraints in construction techniques, materials and cost. Different custom tessellation algorithms have thus been developed in response to this problem. These tessellations produce a large number of different panel sizes and there isn't any standard solution for rationalization of such surfaces. A paneling solution plays an important role in this rationalization process.
Architecture stands as a product of hybrid processes in which traditional and digital methods merge with computational freedom and emergent digital tools. In a digital environment, Architects are able to customize one's own tools and realize design intensions more rationally. Using these tools from the early design stage offers unprecedented fluidity throughout the development of a project.
Every design problem now demands custom approaches, tools and analysis. This paper demonstrates the cohesive use of computational approaches in the design process from concept development to the final design. It explains the gradual development and strategies to support the design intentions at all stages. It further researches on different strategies to the paneling solution for the envelope. These approaches support the design process across several disciplines and can be further investigated for specific needs in materialization of the design.
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