Course detail

Digital Tools for Architects

FA-DTA-NEAcad. year: 2022/2023

Static analysis of digital models applied on selected tasks. Basic assembly of a structural model, analysis of internal forces, optimisation by genetic algorithms. Advanced methods such as force flow and BESO optimisation. Structural optimisation - topostructure. At the end of the course, students analyse their own and canonical projects. Students must submit a seminar work.
In the study programmes “Architecture and Urban Design” the course is part of the courses on tools.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

MArch Ing.arch. Ing. Jiří Vítek

Department

Department of experimental design (UET)

Offered to foreign students

Of all faculties

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Not applicable.

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Practical classes at computers.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Evaluation is based on the seminar work.

Course curriculum

Course syllabus:
  1. Introduction to digital modelling and their application
  2. Building a basic model, import of data and their manipulation
  3. Basic structural models and their application
  4. Advanced methods of modelling, definition of digital and parametric model
  5. Introduction to shell and continuous structures, analysis and optimisation
  6. Introduction to optimisation of digital model using genetic algorithms
  7. Complex methods of optimisation using Cross Section Optimisation
  8. Complex methods of optimisation using BESO optimisation
  9. Data visualization and their further interpretation
  10. Application of digital model on individual projects
  11. Development of optimisation and adjustment of individual projects
  12. Application of optimisation using genetic algorithms on individual projects and data visualization
  13. Final presentation of seminar works

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

To extend the architect´s competences and knowledge of designing buildings in terms of structural performance.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Active participation in the practical classes, submission of seminar work in the form of final presentation and PDF, and participation in two interim critiques.
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.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

SALOMON, David. Curves and surfaces for computer. New York: Springler Science+Business Media, 2006. ISBN: 0-387-24196-5. (EN)
PIEGL, Les A.; TILLER, Wayne. The NURBS book. Springer, 1997, 2. vydání. ISBN 3-540-61545-8. (EN)
ISSA, Rajaa. Essential Mathematics for Computational Design (online). Robert McNeel & Associates, 2021. https://developer.rhino3d.com/guides/general/essential-mathematics/ (EN)
PREISINGER Clemens, ed. Karamba 3D Tutorials. Wien: Bollinger und Grohmann ZT GmbH, 2021. URL: https://www.karamba3d.com/tutorials/ (EN)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme BX_A+U Bachelor's

    branch ARCH , 1. year of study, summer semester, elective

  • Programme NE_A+U Master's, 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
  • Programme NX_A+U Master's, 1. year of study, summer semester, elective

Type of course unit

 

Exercise

26 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

MArch Ing.arch. Ing. Jiří Vítek