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Design Computing and Digital Fabrication
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Department of Architecture
Fall 2009
This course will focus on designing and constructing algorithms, in both analogue and digital forms, to explore potential design solutions. Students will learn to use scripting as a tool: for solving specific problems, and for generating un/predictable results. Laser cutting and 3d printing will be the primary prototyping tools used for translating digital design information into physical models. Theoretical and pragmatic approaches will be interwoven throughout the course. Rhino will serve as the primary platform for modeling, scripting, and preparing fabrication geometry.
Instructor: Matt Trimble
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 United States License.
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Department of Architecture
Fall 2009
This course will focus on designing and constructing algorithms, in both analogue and digital forms, to explore potential design solutions. Students will learn to use scripting as a tool: for solving specific problems, and for generating un/predictable results. Laser cutting and 3d printing will be the primary prototyping tools used for translating digital design information into physical models. Theoretical and pragmatic approaches will be interwoven throughout the course. Rhino will serve as the primary platform for modeling, scripting, and preparing fabrication geometry.
Instructor: Matt Trimble
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 United States License.
This project is visually very stimulating. I understand that each section is uniquely placed in space, yet each rectangle of chipboard is the same. It was my understanding that each component was to be uniquely manipulated in some way. I think I'd be even more interesting if each rectangle was bent or otherwise changed uniquely before assembling them all in the same way that you already have. That way, each segment of the S Curve would be different, causing different moments throughout the curve.
ReplyDeleteThe overall form is very compelling, but I am curious what was different about each object so that the units weren't all the same? Other than that the composition was very delicate and nicely designed.
ReplyDeleteThis design machine is very interesting to me because it is very rigorous in its rules, and it comes out with an object ("machine") that is very sequential. The fact that the curve's manipulation is based on creating the necessary balance, makes this a stronger project. My understanding of the project was that each unit should have a certain degree of customization, which I didn't see in this model. Nice project though.
ReplyDeleteThe overall design is interesting. I feel there could have been more variation to the design through the use of different materials or a varying length for the dowels. This exploration might have added a different shape or form to the overall piece. Each piece seems repetitive, the variation of different shapes may have altered the form as well. Overall it is a very interesting and compelling form.
ReplyDeletethis project has a very interesting look. i wonder if there could be a way to create the s shape without the wires, possibly by treating each piece different so it forms in the s shape freely instead of by forming it yourself.
ReplyDeleteThis project seems to be well thought out, although I think you could have changed or adjusted each rectangle as you progressed through the process. Also, if you had introduced your structural system in more of a repetative manner/process it could have added another dynamic.
ReplyDeleteI like that this project shows how the pieces are connected, and the stresses between them are highly visible. It is also interesting that additional structure was needed to hold the entire object together. If this were to continue I would be curious to see if you would be able to continue the same form, but have it be completely self supporting.
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