will engage a debate on the same theme of the 14th Biennale: "Fundamentals”. Therefore the discussion will focus not on architects, but on buildings, their characteristics and performance in accommodating fundamental requirements.
PROGRAMME
> 10.00
Presentation Aldo Norsa
Iuav - Venice
> 10.20
Architectural Envelopes
Introduction
John Iorio
J&A, Milan
Invited Speakers
Giorgio Buffoni
Arup, London
Sergio De Gaetano
Thornton Tomasetti, London
Ranieri Fontana Giusti
Kpf, New York
Kim Groves
consultant to Morphosis, Los Angeles
Alex Kunz
Gehry Technologies, Los Angeles and Paris
Edmondo Occhipinti
3-im, Paris and Milan
Mic Patterson
Advanced Technology Studios – Enclos, Los Angeles and New York
Lorenzo Vianello AA School of Architecture, London
13.20 > 14.40
Lunch Break (on site)
> 14.40
Interface between Skin and Structure
Franco Mola
Ecsd, Milan
> 15.00
Life Cycle Thinking in Tall Buildings
Dario Trabucco
Ctbuh / Iuav, Venice
> 15.20
Fast Mobility – Vertical amd Horizontal
Leonardo Cavalli
Oneworks, Milan, with a short film produced by Leitner (Vipiteno/Sterzing)*
> 16.00
Living Green in High Rises
Elena Giacomello
Iuav, Venice
> 16.20
Two distinguished speakers illustrate their life long experience in designing and delivering tall buildings:
Dante O. Benini
Founder, Dante O. Benini & Partners Architects, Milan
A.Eugene Kohn
Founder, Kpf – Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates, New York
> 17.40
Conclusions
Renzo Dubbini
Dacc – Iuav, Venice
(Top image: Lamellae Tower by Lorenzo Vianello, Giulia Conti, Huang Shigang, Lin Zhigong)…
Organic form and nature...
On Growth and Form: The Complete Revised Edition by D'Arcy Wentworth Thompson - The classic
Patterns in Nature - by Peter S. Stevens
A new kind of Science - Q
DP ($$$ aside), GC, and Grasshopper. Arthur’s original question is very important
and the exact question (and hopefully answer) I was hoping to find on a
forum.
“How to take intelligent 3D parametric generative design models (scripting, etc.) into 2D documents?" Or, deliver the 3D design for evaluation, bid, construction, etc.
I am intrigued by Jon’s comments in the same thread and would like to know how I can learn more about the process (and
pitfalls) of turning over a 3D digital generative models to a contractor/fabricator.
Are there any industry guidelines established I could use as a reference to guide our firm through this type of uncharted territory?
Arthur’s question is very reminiscent of 10 years ago when I was frustrated with the amount of time spent on the development of a 3D model design (physical and/or virtual) only to have to wipe the table clean and start the process all over again in 2D in order to document the project for delivery. From this I jumped head first into BIM and Revit, vowing never to go back to unintelligent 2D line work. I am now working on Bentley software (v8i: Microstation and Bentley Architecture) with the access and desire to venture into Generative Components. I am very intrigued by Rhino/Grasshopper primarily with the apparent ease of use and available resources assisting in the learning process – something not really available with Bentley.
In hindsight, as I am doing my software research I think the current use of Revit and BA (Bentley Architecture) are more of a “bridge”
between the past (decades of digital 2D work, i.e. AutoCAD) and where hopefully
we all will be someday in the near future (100% 3D modeling, i.e. Digital
Project??). Without having the experience
it would appear that DP/CATIA (PLM software) are closer to this than any other
type of software. As complicated as the
industry standards are for the automobile and airline industry, I feel we
(architectural industry and others) are heading in a similar direction with
total understanding (PLM/ Evidence Based Design) of a design (a whole other topic). If anything I think the market will begin to
demand it sooner or later.
Gehry (DP) article NY Times:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/11/business/11gehry.html
I know these type of broad discussions (software vs. software) can be blown out of proportion on forums, but I am would like to read
the pulse of those who are already in the trenches (using Grasshopper, CATIA, Digital Project, Generative Components, others??) and hear your thoughts. Just as valuable would be other threads,
industry articles/reviews of 3D parametric generative design software.
Thanks,
Boyd…
trials of Daniel Piker. At the small squares I will insert solar panels, and I want to make a space just like the Canopy of the AA's 2007 in London, which defines a semi-open space that is able to provide energy. To simulate the movement I have two major problems: 1_ the component C# doesn't recognize all the vertices of the mesh that I created. In facts I think there is a mistake, because when the septum Kangaroo toggle to false, an error is about an object instance:Runtime error (or probaby I have done other mistakes); 2_how do I move the structure following the sun? I found an algorithm that allows me to recognize the vector that join the center of the scene with the sun's position at a given site, at a particular time of day, etc ... but how do I "force" the structure in Kangaroo this shift? you have any ideas? Only you can help me, please! I hope to be clear, I look your replies.
Thanks in advance, Betta
Ps:this is my first experience using Rhinoceros, Grasshopper, Kangaroo ... so be kind and patient with me!…