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As architectural forms are increasingly developed parametrically, a representational relationship is imposed between the driving parameters of the form and the resultant geometry. In light of this new relationship, Dr. Chakravartty will explore how the very concept of representation has been conceived by philosophers, how this has shaped the application of the concept in the context of the sciences, and ask whether these conceptions bear a resemblance to how representation is conceived in the…See More

Architecture in Combination is a discussion series dedicated to creating new connections to the architecture, engineering, and construction industry. Recent technological advances (Grasshopper, CATIA, BIM) allow a wide variety of data taken from different fields of research to directly influence the driving parameters of an architectural, or structural, model. Is this connection informed? Should it be? Can structures be made more constructable and sustainable by these combinations? The…See More

Discover everything Grasshopper at the first Grasshopper Cloud event in New York. As his last stop before returning to Europe, David Rutten will show and discuss what's coming next in Grasshopper. Gil and Ronnie of StudioMode and David Fano of DesignReform will also be attending.RSVP has been closed on this event. Space is limited to 50 people. Please attend if you do RSVP.Agenda…See More

Workshops by David Rutten, Gil Akos and Ronnie Parsons will be conducted at Acadia 2009. Workshops range from Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Grasshopper. There also should be plenty of time to meet and discuss the future of Grasshopper with David.