Building, Urban and Landscape design & update with Houdini

R vs Python

"Both Python and R are amongst the most popular languages for data analysis, and have their supporters and opponents. While Python is often praised for being a general-purpose language with an easy-to-understand syntax, R's functionality is developed with statisticians in mind, thereby giving it field-specific advantages such as great features for data visualization." to find out more...
Text extracted from
https://www.datacamp.com/community/tutorials/r-or-python-for-data-analysis#gs.4=S3yoY

Computational BIM with GraphiSOFT : ArchiCAD - Rhino - Grasshopper

GraphiSOFT has released the ArchiCAD 21.
To find out more on ArchiCAD
To find out more on Rhino
To find out more on Grasshopper

Singapore International BIM Competition (IBC) 2017

IBC 2017 is open for registration with the theme on Computational Design, Analysis and Optimisation for ‘Design for Manufacturing and Assembly’ (DfMA). You may complete the registration form and email to pong_woon_wei@bca.gov.sg !
Please refer to competition details for IBC 2017 released below links:
+ International BIM Competition 2017 Design Brief
+ 4nos A1 ppt Template and Presentation Guide
+ 20 pages A4 ppt Template and Presentation Guide
+ 10 pages A4 Report Template and Presentation Guide

Houdini

Houdini Learning

Houdini Modelling 101

Introduction

Quickstart

Network View

Links on Computational Design

WOW Architecture + Design

Modelling Practice

Methods and Tools for Urban Design

Parametric BIM

Types Of Parametric Modelling

Data transformations in custom digital workflows: Property graphs as a data model for user-defined

EVOLUTIONARY DESIGN OF HOUSING: A template for development and evaluation procedures

Digital architecture

Conventionally, we draw the layout, create massing model, refine the model, detailed it, export for fabrication.

Now, we are creating designs through procedural, rule-based approach, organizing our thoughts into logics and processes for scripting or codes and allowing the computer to generate the designs and forms with iteration following with scripting refining to tune the form and repeat the process for improvement.

I had seen this during my school days back in 2001 and the school teachers can't accept them.
Now, I need to learn that, 15years later.

• Python / C++
• Dynamo-Revit
• Grasshopper-Rhino
• Houdini
• AECOsim-Generative Component

Digitizing the entire value chain in Building Industry

In 1760 there were steam engine technology and industry revolution that changed the entire process, production and work method. 250 years later, we have digital platforms and cloud based construction approach that is happening so fast that the matured generations are finding ways to adapt with the pace of the change.

Rich data stored in microchips; design translated into scripts through visual programming, process automated by cloud based servers; construction with manufacturing approach with on-site installation and offsite assembling by robots and construction progress managed by augmented reality and drones! These are just simply amazing development embraced by the building industry.


From Form follows Function to Performance and now - Form follows Data!

New technologies, materials and strategic method with new business model in architecture happens sooner that we can adopt and adapt. Architectural design engaging artificial intelligence (AI) with robotic approach is already happening!

Design, process and construction output can be digitized with automated rule-based approach and optimized with well coordinated and collaborated among different disciplines. It is also cloud based support without having time, location, space and production constraints. Not only raising productivity, efficiency and effectiveness but a new paradigm of architecture with engagement of artificial intelligence.

Time as 4D, Cost as 5D, Facility Management as 6D, Sustainability as 7D and what is the next 8D?
I should presume Robotic Process as 8D.

These might sound too far advance to the ground workers but the industry is moving ahead to digitized construction approach.

We are going into the digital construction paradigm now!

I am really excited over the new technologies applied for the construction industry with Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, 3D printings, DfMA offsite construction, Drones, Computational BIM and all the Construction Digitization approach now!

Some interesting findings here:
http://www.irpanetwork.com/what-is-robotic-process-automation/
http://www.theb1m.com/

Relearning Design with Data and Visual Programming

I believe the coming waves in architecture are the technology change and convergence with the manufacture and IT's advance approach, with ease of communicating via Cloud/Web platform, data capture through digital scanning and designing through Visual Programming or Coding approach with

• Generative Components (Bentley) - Learn Bentley
• Dynamo (Autodesk) - Dynamo Primier and DynamoBIM
• Grasshopper (GraphiSOFT) - MyArchicad, Grasshopper Primer 3rd edition 

The technology advancement is growing so rapid, instant learning with instant application is the abilities we need with the exploded information available online.

Some useful links here for the new tools:

• flux.io
• forge.autodesk.com

Virtual Reality with Unreal Engine 4

"Unreal Engine 4 is a complete suite of game development tools made by game developers, for game developers. From 2D mobile games to console blockbusters and VR, Unreal Engine 4 gives you everything you need to start, ship, grow and stand out from the crowd." to find out more...

Passage via https://www.unrealengine.com/what-is-unreal-engine-4

My Micro by nARCHITECTS

Multiplicity with modularity. Marvellous prefab architecture by nArchitects. to find out more...

Image via http://narchitects.com/work/my-micro-ny-2/

Guide on Construction of Industrial Developments in Singapore

A very useful guide co-published by I. Building & Construction Authority (BCA) II. Economic Development Board (EDB) III. Energy Market Authority (EMA) IV. JTC Corporation V. National Environment Agency (NEA) VI. Public Utilities Board (PUB) VII. Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) VIII. Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA). To find out more...
Image via http://fladeo.com/detail/guide-on-construction-of-industrial-developments-in-singapore-777807

Inside the Designer's Studio with Ken Yeang

As I am still on my way to become a registered architect, I can't agree more with this statement: "Fighting frequent and unexpected crises just gives additional stress to the poor architect’s life." and I can't stop either. Dr. Ken Yeang has given his view over the daily delivery-intensive in the talk with Prof. Jason Pomeroy to find out more...
Phrase via http://www.indesignlive.sg/articles/people/inside-the-designers-studio-with-ken-yeang
Image via http://www.indesignlive.sg/articles/people/inside-the-designers-studio-with-ken-yeang

Related Links:
https://www.facebook.com/designgreensg

Capsule Hotel by Tatewowe Atelier

"tetawowe atelier is a young and dynamic design firm specialises in object making. Current projects includes a restaurant in Ipoh, a museum for indigeneous people in Johor and a short film titled as the acrobats." to find out more...

Passage via http://tetawowe.blogspot.sg/
Image via http://www.tetawowe.com/capsule-hotel.html
Related Links:
http://www.tetawowe.com/

National Heart Centre

Singapore National Heart Centre by Broadway Malyan with Ong and Ong. to find out more...

Image via http://www.indesignlive.sg/articles/projects/national-heart-centre
Related links:
http://www.ong-ong.com/projects/national-heart-centre-architecture
http://www.broadwaymalyan.com/press-releases-archive/2014/03/broadway-malyan-designed-national-heart-centre-completes-in-singapore
http://www.nhcs.com.sg/aboutnhc/newbuildingdevelopment/designconcept/Pages/Home.aspx
http://brj.com.sg/national-heart-centre-completes-singapore/

Compact House by Matt Kirkpatrick

Related Links:
http://www.designforoccupancy.net/
http://www.harpoonhouse.net/