Algorithmic Architecture in TED Talks June 2012 by Michael Hansmeyer

MIT’s Department of Urban Studies & Planning - Tutorials and Tools

DUSPviz is an initiative of MIT’s Department of Urban Studies & Planning to improve departmental capacity in data analysis, visual representation, and technological communication tools. The mission is to improve planning through the open sharing of knowledge and technology and teach concepts and fundamentals manifested through common communication tools and cutting edge technology.

Most of the DUSPviz workshops and sessions are preserved as tutorials for reference, this page contains DUSPviz tutorials and workshop materials, including videos, handouts, and datasets. While we try to get all material online, certain material does not lend itself to posting. Contact DUSPviz if you have a suggestion for a tutorial or resource, or to request material that might not be online. to find out more...


From one site leads to another, the image is showing the design explorer available for free online by Thornton Tomasetti.

Text via http://duspviz.mit.edu/index.php
Image via http://tt-acm.github.io/DesignExplorer/
Some Interesting Links:

• http://core.thorntontomasetti.com/design-explorer/
• http://core.thorntontomasetti.com/ttx-interoperability-platform/
• http://core.thorntontomasetti.com/tag/customsoftwaredevelopment/
• http://duspviz.mit.edu/tutorials/importing-gis-data-to-grasshopper/
• https://www.food4rhino.com/app/tt-toolbox

Proposal for a Highrise and Mixed Used Building, Tokyo

From 2D planning to vertical space integration.
Interesting links:
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/272397477446946526/
https://www.behance.net/gallery/4141925/Highrise-Proposal-Tokyo

Image via https://www.behance.net/alexanderdaxboeck

Dynamo with Power BI

Other interesting links:
http://architectmachines.com/library/building-generator-fractal-power-bi/
https://home.fractal.live/getting-started

10,000 options in one project

"Generative design is essentially a process that mimics nature, using cloud computing to take an evolutionary approach to design.

The process begins by defining a set of goals for your design as well as parameters that will restrict it, then uses a computer to crunch through all of the possible permutations to find the best option." To find out more...

Image & passage from https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/best-practice/technology/how-generative-design-turns-10000-ideas-into-one-project/10016805.article

McKinsey & Company on AI

"Artificial intelligence (AI) seems to be everywhere. We experience it at home and on our phones. Before we know it—if entrepreneurs and business innovators are to be believed—AI will be in just about every product and service we buy and use. In addition, its application to business problem solving is growing in leaps and bounds. And at the same time, concerns about AI’s implications are rising: we worry about the impact of AI-enabled automation on the workplace, employment, and society."  to find out more...

Passage and Image via https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/mckinsey-analytics/our-insights/what-ai-can-and-cant-do-yet-for-your-business

Collaborate, Coordinate and Integrate through autodesk BIM 360

Related links https://bim360.autodesk.com/

Precision Modelling with Blender for architecture

We have tutorials since 2008 on Precision Modelling with Blender for architecture by Yorik in https://yorik.uncreated.net/tutorials/precisionmodelling-blender.html
Why architects should explore on Blender: http://blendermama.com/why-blender
Related link:
https://blenderartists.org/forum/showthread.php?403082-Precision-Modeling-in-Blender-Tools-and-Addons-free-ebook-available
http://pdfsr.com/check_download/precision-modeling-in-blender-tools-and-addons

Divisare

"Divisare Books is a high-quality, independent editorial project dedicated to architecture documents, a modular publication of monographic issues each tackling a different topic: drawings collections, photographic surveys, visual essays, short writings, interviews, etc." to find out more...
Passage and Image via https://divisare.com/selected-projects/top

Is BIM Killing Architecture?

To find out more...

GitHub for Architectural designs / BIM / VDC

You may consider using Git for change management, with a repository on local machines and push it to Git for sharing.

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/

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/

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/

Compact House by Matt Kirkpatrick

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

Small Home - Big Picture

Cube Project, another fascinating home that can be physically built by yourself within a week. to find out more...
Image via http://www.cubeproject.org.uk/
Related links:
http://www.cubeproject.org.uk/
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2524624/Engineer-believes-QB2-flat-pack-house-solve-UKs-looming-housing-crisis.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490
http://likemyplace.wordpress.com/2013/12/31/housing-crisis-uk-mike-pages-qb2-pack-house/

Box Home by Rintala Eggertsson Architects

A decent small project by Finnish architect Sami Rintala to offer a feasible solution to affordable nano house in Oslo, Norway. I am wondering how the dwelling unit is doing now after 7 years. to find out more...
Related links:
http://www.ri-eg.com/projects/2007/boxhome-/
http://www.belowtheclouds.com/2009/01/06/prototyphuset-boxhome/
http://architecture-view.com/2010/10/08/stylish-boxhome-as-norwegian-micro-house/
Image via http://www.belowtheclouds.com/2009/01/06/prototyphuset-boxhome/

Lego Architecture Studio

I think it would very helpful for form studies but the site plays an important role. Therefore, Lego should think of the landscape side as well. The trees are crucial elements in architectural design!

Relevant links here:
Lego architecture studio pdf
Can Lego architecture actually be useful?
Lego targets architects with monochrome building set
Lego's New Architecture Studio Fails to think outside the Blocks
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SPACESPACE

Space within space created brilliantly for family and kids can indulged for hours in daily life. Huge natural ventilated space and recessed double layered skin for warmth to bedrooms. A cool design worth a mentioned here. To find out more...

Image via http://www.designboom.com/architecture/spacespace-ground-and-above-roof-house/
Related Link: http://spacspac.com/