TOPICS: Parametric design, Algorithms, Kinetic Architecture, responsive facades, interactive design, smart buildings, generative design, NURBS modeling, parametric modeling, architectural design algorithms, form finding algorithms, and Environmental Adaptive Dynamic Architecture

Computational skills: Rhino3D – Grasshopper 3d – Paneling tools - Kangaroo plugin - fields grasshopper -Digital Fabrication- Arduino microcontrollers - lighting and temperature sensors - Firefly plugin - gHowl – mobile controller - Wi-Fi controllers

 

WORKSHOP PROGRAM:

 

PHASE ONE:

Day 01

- opening lecture on Algorithmic Added Design

- tutorials and introductions to NURBS modeling with Rhino 3d

- Parametric modeling tutorials with grasshopper 3d

- Grasshopper processes, algorithmic logic and data management

-Essential mathematical functions and logical operations

- Projects assignments, groups divisions, project phase’s schedule

Day 02

- Form finding methods and theories for architecture

- Training on physical algorithms using Kangaroo plugin

-Catenary systems on curves, Catenary on surfaces, and mesh relaxation

- Algorithms and design inspirations

- Subdivision algorithms, paneling tools

- Responsive materials, structural optimizations

- Project phase one submission

Day 03

- Envelope pattern optimizations for natural lighting

- Kinetic Architecture introduction and projects examples

- Responsive material analysis and design systems

- Kinetic facades and dynamic pattern

- Training on Arduino & preparing digital models for kinetic simulation

 

PHASE TWO

Day 04

- environmental Sensors, design reaction

- lighting sensors, temperature sensors

-Responsive envelop responsive simulations to sensors.

-Smart and embedded systems for Architecture

- Architectural models movements and mechanisms

Day 05

- Wireless controllers for grasshopper

- Mobile controllers

- Projects final submission

Day 06

-Finalizing students projects,

-Models fabrications and sensors installations, documenting reactions

-Final project outcomes

 

FEES

for the 2 phases __ fees are 420 $ per participants( 360 for BAU students)

Fees include all teaching materials, software kit, lectures kit, laser cutting, Arduino microcontroller boards, sensors and using the equipment. Students need to bring their own laptops, digital equipment and model making tools.

 

PREREQUISITES

This program is open to current international Engineering, architecture and design students, masters, Ph.D. candidates, and young architects and professionals. Software Requirements: basic knowledge of 2D and 3D modeling software.