Handbook

'Computational Design I (Fundamentals)' is the first of four Computational Design courses that introduce students to Computational Design. In this course, students will develop and apply fundamental skills in visual programming languages, and apply fundamental mathematical concepts to inform computational design methods. Students will produce innovative geometries that shape the form, space and detail of architectural environments via digital fabrication techniques, 3D printing and laser cutting. Students will also demonstrate knowledge of computational design as a system that connects design to fabrication and apply digital fabrication skills to inform their own design practice. Theoretical knowledge will be introduced falling under the following broad concepts: Topological Architectures, Influenced Architectures, Dynamics and Motion, Generative Forms, Parametric Design, Evolving Architectures, Digital Fabrication, Digital Manipulation, Digital Optimization and Performance. Students will participate to weekly laboratory-based activities to experiment with and develop complex geometries. The students performance will be evaluated with respect to their progressive explorations and findings developed in preparation for or during the studio activities.