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Computer Skills – Parametric Design
FA-PAD-NAcad. year: 2022/2023
Parametric Design is a generative method in architecture and other art disciplines. The artist does not create an art piece directly, but he/she defines the algorithm (a sequence of operations according to which software creates a 2D or 3D structure) and based on the input parameters he/she can continuously and efficiently change the final look of the work.
The theoretical introduction is followed up by practical classes. Selected examples will demonstrate the possibilities of Grasshopper, the graphic coding editor. In the second half of the semester students will create individual planar and space designs in cooperation with the pedagogue.
In the study programme “Architecture and Urban Design” the course is part of the courses on tools.
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I. Theoretical part (history, context, reference examples, literature)
II. Practical demonstrations of tools and possibilities of the software (work with linear and space elements; division; attractors; 3D modelling; work with the random number generator; bitmaps; basics of RhinoScript)
III. Work on projects, consultation
IV. Presentation of designs, grading
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In the case of a student's apology and with approval of the subject guarantor, personal attendance may be substituted with online attendance in the classes.
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Basic literature
PAYNE, Andrew; ISSA, Rajaa. Grasshopper Primer [online]. The second edition. [s.l.] : [s.n.], 2009 [cit. 2011-05-12]. Dostupné z WWW: < www.liftarchitects.com/storage/research/Grasshopper%20Primer_Second Edition_090323.pdf>. (EN)
SAKAMOTO, Tomoko; FERRÉ, Albert. From Control to Design: Parametric / Algorithmic Architecture. Barcelona : Actar, 2008. 240 s. ISBN 978-84-96540-79-8 (EN)
TERZIDIS, Kostas. Algorithmic Architecture. Oxford: Architectural press, 2006. 160 s. ISBN 978-0-7506-6725-8. (EN)
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Classification of course in study plans
- Programme N_A+U Master's 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional - Programme ARCHURB Bachelor's
branch ARCH , 4 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
- Programme B_A+U Bachelor's 3 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional