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Shepherd, P. and Richens, P., 2009. Subdivision surface modelling for architecture. In: International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures (IASS) Symposium 2009, 2009-09-28 - 2009-10-02, Valencia.
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Abstract
This paper introduces research currently under development in the Digital Architectonics Research Group of the Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering at the University of Bath, UK. This research aims to develop a software framework for the application ofsubdivision surface techniques to the modeling of complex 3D building forms. By incorporating both structural and environmental optimization algorithms into the framework, a “concurrent engineering” approach is adopted, whereby information on the consequences of different design decisions is provided up-front. This results in a tool through which practicing engineers and architects can explore concepts in an informed manner, helping to steer their creativity towards designs with efficiency built-in. The paper introduces the basic software platform and goes on to describe the implementation of subdivision surface modeling, formfinding and optimization techniques. The benefits of combining these capabilities in a single tool are then demonstrated through a case-study, and the future direction of the research is discussed.
| Item Type | Conference or Workshop Items (Paper) |
| Creators | Shepherd, P.and Richens, P. |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords | environmental performance, software, modeling, formfinding, optimization, digital architectonics, subdivision surface, concurrent engineering |
| Departments | Faculty of Engineering & Design > Architecture & Civil Engineering |
| Research Centres | Centre for Advanced Studies in Architecture (CASA) |
| Refereed | Yes |
| Status | Published |
| ID Code | 14403 |
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