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2024/2025
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Computer Aided Design IV

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Code Completion Credits Range Language
555CAD4 ZK 2 0P+2C English
Course guarantor:
Henri Hubertus Achten, Šimon Prokop
Lecturer:
Tutor:
Henri Hubertus Achten, Šimon Prokop
Supervisor:
Department of Architectural Modelling
Synopsis:

The CAD IV-Scripting is meant to serve as introductory course for generative/algorithmic/parametric/computational design. Students already advanced in such topics can pursue more complex projects within individual consultations. New students will learn the basics of algorithmic modeling in the Grasshopper a graphical scripting environment. They will learn to create their own set of digital tools for efficient work and discover the advantages of this modeling approach compared to traditional „manual“ methods. Alongside small recap exercises the basic principles of generative and parametric modeling are illustrated on examples during the classes. Each demonstration is discussed in the context of a design issue, e.g. a skyscraper, urban planning, optimization of structures, facade components and others. Some lessons then focus on digital fabrication problems related to 3D printing, CNC milling or the effective use of laser cutting.

For a more thorough understanding of architectural behaviour and phenomonology, digital models must be expanded outside standard formats from CAD software (BIM and parametric models). How can digital models be used as a basis for simulation, Virtual Reality, and rapid prototyping technologies? This are the topics in this course. We will look at the forward linking from the digital models and backward feedback from the knowledge gained from simulation, VR, and RP.

Requirements:

basic computer skill

The minimum number of students to open the course is 5. EXCEPTION for self-paying students: if there are less than 5 students, the course will be taught in consultations.

Syllabus of lectures:

The course is split up in three main blocks: (1) From digital model to Virtual Reality and back, (2) From digital model to simulation and back, and (3) From digital model to Rapid Prototyping and back. At the end, general design flows and methodologies for these processes are discussed.

Syllabus of tutorials:

The course is split up in three main blocks: (1) From digital model to Virtual Reality and back, (2) From digital model to simulation and back, and (3) From digital model to Rapid Prototyping and back. At the end, general design flows and methodologies for these processes are discussed.

Study Objective:

Ability to work architecturally with CAD, simulation, VR, and RP.

Study materials:

Pottmann, H., Asperl, A., Hofer, M., Kilian, A.: Architectural Geometry, Bentley Institute Press, 2007

Online zdroje

http://www.grasshopper3d.com/page/tutorials-1

https://youtu.be/fNk_zzaMoSs

https://www.khanacademy.org/math/trigonometry

https://youtu.be/OmJ-4B-mS-Y

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvPPXbo87ds

http://wiki.bk.tudelft.nl/toi-pedia/Math_Inspired_Geometry_in_Grasshopper

https://www.rhino3d.com/download/Rhino/4.0/EssentialMathematicsSecondEdition

http://docs.mcneel.com/rhino/6/training-level1/en-us/Default.htm

https://www.rhino3d.com/learn/?query=kind:%20architecture&modal=null

https://modelab.gitbooks.io/grasshopper-primer/content/1-foundations/1-foundations.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVwxzDHniEw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhDuYLngfSg

Note:
Time-table for winter semester 2024/2025:
Time-table is not available yet
Time-table for summer semester 2024/2025:
06:00–08:0008:00–10:0010:00–12:0012:00–14:0014:00–16:0016:00–18:0018:00–20:0020:00–22:0022:00–24:00
Mon
roomT9:S147c
Prokop Š.
09:45–11:15
(parallel nr.101)
Dejvice
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
The course is a part of the following study plans:
Data valid to 2025-03-10
For updated information see http://bilakniha.cvut.cz/en/predmet24975705.html