3 Sources on aspect of Design
1. Atmosphere and Qualities of Urban Space - A Motion as a Modern Way of expressing Architecture
ABSTRACT:
There are many words written about the motion in architecture. (Giedion,
Ferstegen, Jormakka, Lynn). They try to describe, classify, separate or
represent it. This work presents motion as one of the leading factors of
contemporary ways of expression in architecture. It will examine different
examples of architectural motion, then make a hypothesis, that one of the
possible reasons of expressing movement in architecture is the usage of
new generation of modern CAD/3D-animation software, like 3DStudio Max,
Lightwave, Maya, Catia, Rhino, or CINEMA 4D.
Because of availability only chosen features and tools of CINEMA 4D will be
described further.
Citation:
Gorczyca, A 2006, 'Atmosphere and Qualities of Urban Space - A Motion as a Modern Way of expressing Architecture', Proceedings of the 7th European Architectural Endoscopy Association Conference, pp. 73-87, accessed 04/04/2012 from Cumincad online, ISBN 10: 3-00-019070-8 - ISBN 13: 978-3-00-019070-4.
Link; http://cumincad.scix.net/cgi-bin/works/Show?eaea2005_73
2. the use of the smart geometry through various design processes: using the programming platform (parametric features) and generative components
ABSTRACT:
This paper presents an introduction to the smart geometry
revolution. It deals with the generative design which applied in the
design process from conceptual design phase, defining the problem,
exploring design solutions, then how to develop the design phases.
Office building is a building type which encourages new forms that
needs computational processes to deal with repetitive functions and
modular spaces and enclosed in a flexible creative structural skin.
Generative design helps the office buildings to be arranged, analysed,
and optimized using parameters in early stages in design process. By
the end of the research, the use of the smart geometry in a high rise
office building is defined and explained. The research is divided into
three parts, first a summary of the basic theories of office buildings
design and the sustainable requirements that affect it, and should be
integrated.Secondly, the previous experiences in generating office
buildings by Norman foster and Sergio Araya. At last, a case study is
proposed to test and evaluate the use of the parametric generative
methodology in designing an office building with specific emphasis on
the function, environmental aspects and form generation using
Generative Components (GC) Software.
Citation:
Abdelsalam, Mai 2009, 'The Use of the Smart Geometry through Various Design Processes: Using the programming platform (parametric features) and generative components', 4th International Conference Proceedings of the Arab Society for Computer Aided Architectural Design, pp. 297-304, accessed 04/04/2012 from Cumincad online, ISBN 978-99901-06-77-0.
Link; http://cumincad.scix.net/cgi-bin/works/Show?ascaad2009_mai_abdelsalam
3. Foam Structures: A Comparative Structural Efficiency Analysis Based on the Building Case "Watercube"
ABSTRACT:
This study analyses efficiency of large span foam structure relative to conventional large span building structures with a parametric simulation method. Space frames are a special case of conventional large span structures one compared with foam structures, because it satisfies criteria such as being lightweight and three-dimensional as foam structure. Analysis is based on the comparison of base cases of foam model and space frame model, which are developed on light of real projects the Water Cube and the Symbol Zone of Expo’70, based on the parameters structural depth, weight and displacement, and vertical and horizontal load cases. During the analysis structural behavior of base cases were simulated by using a special structural behavior simulation program.
It was found that foam model is more efficient than space frame model in terms of structural depth which is an important issue for large span building structures from both architectural and engineering point of view. Capability of spanning large distance with significantly less structural depth makes foam structure a preferable, new generation, steel structure for large spans. Moreover, the development process of base case foam model demonstrated the critical
importance of geometrical design concerns of foam structure. Structural behavior simulations were exposed that structural optimization is one of the vitally important process of structural.
Citation:
Senses, N 2007, 'Foam Structures: A Comparative Structural Efficiency Analysis Based on the building Case "Watercube"', Vienna University of Technology; Building Science & Technology, No. 0527085, accessed 04/04/2012 from Cumincad online.
Link; http://cumincad.scix.net/cgi-bin/works/Show?bsct_senses
3 sources of Technical Aspects of Complex Geometry
1. Composing the Bits of Surfaces in Architectural Practice
ABSTRACT:
This paper presents analytical strategies and methods developed for
working with non-standard geometries in a geometrically and parametrically
controlled environment. Each method is supported with custom scripts which
run in both parametric and non-parametric computer aided design (CAD)
platforms. Each script and method is manipulated for the next project over time
and the computational tools created build up a library of surface generation,
manipulation and subdivision tools.
Citation:
Gun, OY 2007, 'Composing the Bits of Surfaces in Architectural Practice', Predicting the Future, 25th eCAADe Conference Proceedings, pp. 859-868, accessed 04/04/2012 from Cumincad online, ISBN 978-0-9541183-6-5.
Link: http://cumincad.scix.net/cgi-bin/works/Show?ecaade2007_009
2. Responsive Shading/Intelligent Facade Systems
ABSTRACT:
This paper discusses the creation of data-driven design methodology spanning from design inception to
construction. Data-driven models, common in the fields of natural science, offer a method to generate and test a
multiplicity of responsive solutions. By contextualizing the solutions generated, we were able design though a set of
specific and controlled responses rather than as a singular solution. Information utilization requires a new kind of craft
that moves beyond instances into relationships and offers performance sensitive issues in design a focused trajectory.
We applied this method to the research and development of a responsive shading structure built in conjunction with
a thermal testing lab for two test locations – Austin, Texas (Figure. 1 and 2) and Munich, Germany. The following
paper chronicles the design and construction at the Texas site over an academic semester.
Citation:
Beaman and Bader 2010, 'Responsive Shading | Intelligent Facade Systems', Proceedings of the 30th Annual Conference of the Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture (ACADIA), pp. 263-270, accessed 04/04/2012 from Cumincad online, ISBN 978-1-4507-3471-4.
Link: http://cumincad.scix.net/cgi-bin/works/Show?acadia10_263
3. Interactive Rule-Based Design
ABSTRACT:
This paper presents a method that allows designers to interactively create
partially self-similar manifold surfaces without relying on shape grammars or
shape grammar methods are defined by hard coded schemes that allow limited
freedom of users. In most cases, the shapes through conventional fractal or
interactivity for the design process. We present a new approach for modelling
such shapes. With this approach, we have developed a simple generative tool
fractal methods. The modellers that are based on traditional fractal methods or
with given adjustable parameters to achieve variety of conceptual forms.
shape grammars usually create disconnected surfaces and restrict the creative
Using this tool, designers can interactively create a variety of partially self-
Citation:
Landreneau et al. 2006, 'Interactive Rule-Based Design - An Experimental interface for conceptual design', Innovations in Design & Decision Support Systems in Architecture and Urban Planning, pp. 433-446, accessed 03/04/2012 from Cumincad online, ISBN-10: 1-4020-5059-3, ISBN-13: 978-1-4020-5059-6.
Link: http://cumincad.scix.net/cgi-bin/works/Show?ddss2006-hb-433
