Course Code |
Course Title |
Weekly Hours* |
ECTS |
Weekly Class Schedule |
T |
P |
ARCH360 |
Digital Architecture and Fabrication |
1 |
1 |
4 |
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Prerequisite |
Junior Standing |
It is a prerequisite to |
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Lecturer |
TBA |
Office Hours / Room / Phone |
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E-mail |
TBA |
Assistant |
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Assistant E-mail |
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Course Objectives |
Students will be instructed in the principles of 3-D modeling using Rhinoceros NURBS modeling software. In a laboratory setting, students will have an opportunity to practice the strategies and methods commonly used in creating and solving 2-D and 3-D geometric problems. Information given in lectures and demonstrations will address aspects of modeling free-form curves, surfaces, and solids. Students will be introduced to a variety of 3-D model applications as they are used in illustration, engineering, design, documentation drawing, entertainment, and animation.
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Textbook |
Rhinoceros Level 1 and 2 Training Manual.
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Additional Literature |
- Schodek, D., Bechthold, M., Griggs, K., Kao, K.M., and Steinberg, M., Digital Design and Manufacturing, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. New Jersey, 2005. Bertol, D., Designing Digital Space, An Architects Guide to Virtual Reality, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. New Jersey, 1997.
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Learning Outcomes |
After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: |
- Demonstrate knowledge of various methods of digital fabrication
- Demonstrate understanding of principles of digital fabrication and digital workflows
- Introduce principles of digital workflows
- Introduce principles of rapid prototyping
- Demonstrate understanding of 3D modeling concept
- Develop basic geometry including curves, solids, and surfaces
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Teaching Methods |
Weekly studio-based lectures (3 hours per week). The students will work with the teacher on the assigned design task. The teacher will take a part as a project manager, learner-centred and interactive/participative methods will be emphasized throughout the studio. An incomplete project will not be considered for the final presentation.
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Teaching Method Delivery |
Face-to-face |
Teaching Method Delivery Notes |
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WEEK |
TOPIC |
REFERENCE |
Week 1 |
Overview of the course content. Rhino interface. Modeling environment. |
Level 1; Chapter 2-3 |
Week 2 |
Lecture: Vision and History. Introduction of Design Tasks 01: Folding |
Level 1; Chapter 4-5 |
Week 3 |
Tutorial 01 From Physical to Digital. |
Level 1; Chapter 6 |
Week 4 |
Lecture: Digital Fabrication. Tutorial 02 Form Finding and Assigning Function to Form. |
Level 1; Chapter 7 |
Week 5 |
Lecture: Preparation of the files. Tutorial 03_Folding From Digital to Physical. |
Level 1; Chapter 8-9 |
Week 6 |
Lecture: Materials/Modeling. Tutorial 04 Preparation of the files, cutting, and preparation for presentation. |
Level 1; Chapter 10-12 |
Week 7 |
Preparation for submission. |
Level 1; Chapter 13-14 |
Week 8 |
MIDTERM PRESENTATION |
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Week 9 |
Introduction of Design Task 02: Sectioning/Contouring. Tutorial 05: Sectioning/Contouring. |
Level 2; Chapter 3-4 |
Week 10 |
Tutorial 06: Form Finding and Assigning Function to Form. Cutting and preparation for presentation. |
Level 2; Chapter 5 |
Week 11 |
Interm PRESENTATION Sectioning/Contouring Techniques |
Level 2; Chapter 7-8 |
Week 12 |
Non-working day |
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Week 13 |
Lecture: About the Process. Introduction of Design Task 03: Panneling Tool. Tutorial 07: Paneling Tool |
Level 2; Chapter 9 |
Week 14 |
Tutorial 08: Form Finding and Assigning Function to Form. |
Level 2; Chapter 14-15 |
Week 15 |
Preliminary model and material presentation. Improvement of the models. Cutting and preparation for presentation. |
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