Course Name (Chinese):设计中的参数化建模
(English): Parametric Modeling in Design
Course Name: Parametric Modeling in Design |
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Semester: 2 |
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Program: Building |
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Course Module: Architecture |
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Responsible:Gang Liu |
E-mail: lglgmike@163.com |
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Department:School of Architecture, Tianjin University |
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Time Allocation (1 credit hour = 45 minutes) |
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Course Description Parametric design for architecture is an emerging approach to architectural design. The method's core idea is to turn the whole element of the architectural plan into a variable of some function. By changing the function, or rather the algorithm, the architect, can obtain different architectural design solutions. This introductory course in parametric modeling for architecture, conducted on the Rhino and Grasshopper platforms, deepens students' understand ing of the parametric design and broadens their design thinking by talking about the principles. The aim is to improve students' logical thinking skills, replace subjective imagination with rational thinking in design, transform architectural design problems into a logical reasoning approach to problems, and reconceptualize architectural design's essential rules. It also improves students' programming skills and enables them to apply programming techniques to architectural design to enhance their design capabilities and broaden their design thinking. |
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Prerequisite Mathematics, Physics, Introduction to Architecture, Introduction to Computer science |
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Course Objectives Through this course, postgraduate students should understand the necessary process of building parametric models; master the logic of building parametric models; master the essential operation of Rhino software and Grasshopper plug-in, and apply what they have learned to use Rhino software for scheme design. |
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Course Syllabus (1) Course Introduction (school hour: 4) (2) Geometric and Parametric Modeling - Getting Started (school hour: 4) (3) Practice and Q&A (school hour: 4) (4) Geometry: Vector representation (school hour: 4) (5) Geometry: Vector operations (school hour: 4) (6) Practice and Q&A (school hour: 4) (7) Geometry: Matrices and Transformations (school hour: 4) (8) Geometry: Parametric Curves and Surfaces (school hour: 4) (9) Practice and Q&A (school hour: 4) (10) Geometry: NURBS (school hour: 4) (11) Visual Programming - Data Structure: Data Stream Matching and Functions (school hour: 2) (12) Visual Programming - Data Structure: List and Data Management (school hour: 2) (13) Practice and Q&A (school hour: 4) |
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Textbooks & References (1) Jane Burry and Mark Burry, The New Mathematics of Architecture, Thames & Hudson, November 8, 2010. (2) Helmut Pottmann, Andreas Asperl, et al., Architectural Geometry, Bentley Institute Press, October 1, 2007. |
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Capability Tasks CT2: To apply relevant professional knowledge to the field of science and technology: understanding of the basic concepts and its connotation, application of different methods and concepts which have been learned, capability of judging the scope and limitations of such applications. CT3: To grasp methodologies and engineering tools: identifying, utilizing and solving problems. Even if the students are not familiar with the content, they can turn to computer tools for systematic analysis. CS1: Apply design software and performance software for intelligent design of building, able to complete basic architectural design and understand the design methods of buildings |
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Achievements To understand architectural computing methods centered on parametric modeling. –Level: M To be able to apply the parametric modeling to professional practice in design studios, thesis work, and in research. –Level: A To master the technology for basic and advanced parametric design. –Level: M |
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Students:Building, Year 1 |
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Language of assessment： Attendance： 10% Homework: 30% Mid-term report/test： 0% Final report/test： 60% |
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