AR3010 Parametric Modelling and Coding Syllabus:

AR3010 Parametric Modelling and Coding Syllabus – Anna University Regulation 2021

OBJECTIVES

 To introduce parametric platform, various tools and its potentials.
 To impart training in parametric tools by 2D and 3D modelling through projects.
 To enable the use of parametric platform to develop a design from the initial stages to the final outcome.

UNIT I INTRODUCTION TO PARAMETRIC MODELLING

Introduction to Parametric Modelling: Difference between Parametric and Non-Parametric Modelling; Advantages of Parametric Modelling; Introduction of Software tools like Rhino/Grasshopper, and its interface; Etc.,

UNIT II INTRODUCTION TO CODING

Exercises in Processing (java) /Phython to understand Input/Output; Variable, Integers, Array, Operations, Object, Data Structure, List and Sort, Series/Range, Class, Function, Etc.,

UNIT III DIGITAL FORMATION

Construct Curve, Surface, Solid, Mesh Etc., in parametric setup difference between Polygon & Nurbs modelling, Poly-surfaces, b-reps and meshes, Field, Operations, Modifiers, Manipulations, Etc.,

UNIT IV GENERATIVE & PERFORMATIVE MODELS

(Grasshopper/ Processing/Phython, Etc.),
Computational Geometry: Voronoi, Delaunay Triangle, Etc;
Rule-based System: L-System (LS), Fractals, Etc.,
Performative: Simulation, Analysis, Evaluation, Etc.,

OUTCOME

 Familiarity with digital tools and techniques in the realm of contemporary design processes;
 Ability to use parametric software to generate design variants ;
 Understanding of emergent possibilities in digital design, analysis and fabrication;

TEXTBOOK

1. Form+Code by Casey Reas, Chandler McWilliams, Lust, Princeton Architectural Press/New York;
2. The Nature of Code: Simulating Natural Systems with Processing by Daniel Shiffman;
3. Elements of Parametric Design by Robert Woodbur, Bentley Institute Press & Routledge;
4. From Control to Design Paperback by Tomoko Sakamoto, Actar;
5. The Alphabet and the Algorithm by Mario Carpo, The MIT Press;
6. AAD Algorithms-Aided Design by Arturo Tedeschi, Le Penseur;

REFERENCES:

1. Patrick Schumaker, ‘ Parametricism as Epochal Style n, Antoine. ‘Digital culture in Architecture’
2. Stavric, Milena & Marina, Ognen. (2011). Parametric modeling for advanced architecture. International Journal of Applied Mathematics and Informatics. 5. 9-16.
3. Janssen, Patrick & Stouffs, Rudi. (2015). Types of Parametric Modelling. 10.52842/conf.caadria.2015.157.
4. Pitts, Greg and Datta, Sambit 2009, Parametric modelling of architectural surfaces, in CAADRIA 2009 : Between man and machine-integration, intuition, intelligence : Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Computer Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, Yunlin, Taiwan, pp. 635-644.