Architectural geometry

Architectural geometry is an area of research which combines applied geometry and architecture,^[1] which looks at the design, analysis and manufacture processes. It lies at the core of architectural design^[2] and strongly challenges contemporary practice, the so-called architectural practice of the digital age.^[3]

Architectural geometry is influenced by following fields: differential geometry, topology, fractal geometry, and cellular automata.

polyhedral approximation of a cyclide-offset.

Topics include:

freeform curves and surfaces creation
developable surfaces
discretisation
generative design
digital prototyping and manufacturing

References

^ H. Pottmann; A. Asperl; M. Hofer; A. Kilian (2007). Architectural Geometry. Bentley Institute Press. ISBN 978-1-934493-04-5.
^ H. Pottmann, M. Hofer and A. Kilian (Ed.) (2008). Advances in Architectural Geometry 2008, Conference Proceedings. Vienna University of Technology. ISBN 978-3-902233-03-5.
^ Branko Kolarevic (2003). Architecture in the Digital Age. Taylor & Francis. ISBN 978-0-415-27820-1.

External links

Theory

Charles Jencks: The New Paradigm in Architecture

Institutions

Companies

Evolute Research and Consulting

Events

Smart Geometry
Advances in Architectural Geometry,([1] Conference Proceedings, 80MB)

Resource collections

Geometry in Action: Architecture

Tools

K3DSurf — A program to visualize and manipulate Mathematical models in three, four, five and six dimensions. K3DSurf supports Parametric equations and Isosurfaces
JavaView — a 3D geometry viewer and a mathematical visualization software.
Generative Components — Generative design software that captures and exploits the critical relationships between design intent and geometry.
ParaCloud GEM— A software for components population based on points of interest, with no requirement for scripting.
Grasshopper— a graphical algorithm editor tightly integrated with Rhino's 3-D modeling tools.

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[1] H. Pottmann; A. Asperl; M. Hofer; A. Kilian (2007). Architectural Geometry. Bentley Institute Press. ISBN 978-1-934493-04-5.

[2] H. Pottmann, M. Hofer and A. Kilian (Ed.) (2008). Advances in Architectural Geometry 2008, Conference Proceedings. Vienna University of Technology. ISBN 978-3-902233-03-5.

[3] Branko Kolarevic (2003). Architecture in the Digital Age. Taylor & Francis. ISBN 978-0-415-27820-1.

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