Abstract
This paper aims to discuss recent approaches in using more and more frequently computer tools as supports for the conceptual design phase of the architectural project. The present state-of-the-art about software as conceptual design tool could be summarized in two parallel tendencies. On the one hand, the main software houses are trying to introduce powerful and effective user-friendly applications in the world of building designers, that are more and more able to fit their specific requirements; on the other hand, some groups of expert users with a basic programming knowledge seem to deal with the problem of software as conceptual design tool by means of 'scripting', in other words by self-developing codes able to solve specific and well defined design problems. Starting with a brief historical recall and the discussion of relevant researches and practical experiences, this paper investigates the most recent studies about digital conceptual design tools. The combined use of Rhinoceros™, a powerful threedimensional modeller diffused among designers, and Rhinoscript™, its implemented programming environment, is here presented as a possible effective way to deal with computer technologies for conceptual design in architecture.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Titel | Proceedings of International Symposium of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures (IASS) : Spatial Structures - temporary and permanent : Shanghai, China, November 8-12 2010 |
Antal sider | 14 |
Forlag | China Architecture & Building Press |
Publikationsdato | 2010 |
Sider | 1235-1248 |
ISBN (Elektronisk) | 9787894751966 |
Status | Udgivet - 2010 |
Begivenhed | International Symposium of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures : IASS 2010 - Shanghai, Kina Varighed: 8 nov. 2010 → 12 nov. 2010 |
Konference
Konference | International Symposium of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures : IASS 2010 |
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Land/Område | Kina |
By | Shanghai |
Periode | 08/11/2010 → 12/11/2010 |
Emneord
- Conceptual Design
- Design Tools
- Scripting
- Computational Morphogenesis