Formation embedded design: A methodology for the integration of fabrication constraints into architectural design

Pigram, D; McGee, W

Formation embedded design: A methodology for the integration of fabrication constraints into architectural design

Pigram, D McGee, W

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Citation:: Integration Through Computation - Proceedings of the 31st Annual Conference of the Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture, ACADIA 2011, 2011, pp. 122 - 131
Issue Date:: 2011-12-01

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dc.contributor.author	Pigram, D	en_US
dc.contributor.author	McGee, W	en_US
dc.date.issued	2011-12-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	Integration Through Computation - Proceedings of the 31st Annual Conference of the Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture, ACADIA 2011, 2011, pp. 122 - 131	en_US
dc.identifier.isbn	9781613645956	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/19363
dc.description.abstract	This paper presents a methodology for the integration of fabrication constraints within the architectural design process through custom written algorithms for fabrication. The method enables the translation from three-dimensional geometry, or algorithmically produced data, into appropriately formatted machine codes for direct CNC fabrication within a single CAD modeling environment. This process is traditionally one-way with part files translated via dedicated machine programming software (CAM). By integrating the toolpath creation into the design package, with an open framework, the translation from part to machine code can be automated, parametrically driven by the generative algorithms or explicitly modeled by the user. This integrated approach opens the possibility for direct and instantaneous feedback between fabrication constraints and design intent. The potentials of the method are shown by discussing the computational workflow and process integration of a diverse set of fabrication techniques in conjunction with a KUKA 7-Axis Industrial Robot. Two-dimensional knife-cutting, large-scale additive fabrication (foam deposition), robotmounted hot-wire cutting, and robot-assisted rod-bending are each briefly described. The productive value of this research is that itopens the possibility of a much stronger network of feedback relations between formational design processes and material and fabrication concerns.	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	Integration Through Computation - Proceedings of the 31st Annual Conference of the Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture, ACADIA 2011	en_US
dc.title	Formation embedded design: A methodology for the integration of fabrication constraints into architectural design	en_US
dc.type	Conference Proceeding
utslib.for	120101 Architectural Design	en_US
dc.location.activity	Calgary and Banff, Alberta, Canada	en_US
pubs.embargo.period	Not known	en_US
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building/School of Architecture
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CCDP - Contemporary Design Practice
utslib.copyright.status	closed_access
pubs.publication-status	Published	en_US

Abstract:

This paper presents a methodology for the integration of fabrication constraints within the architectural design process through custom written algorithms for fabrication. The method enables the translation from three-dimensional geometry, or algorithmically produced data, into appropriately formatted machine codes for direct CNC fabrication within a single CAD modeling environment. This process is traditionally one-way with part files translated via dedicated machine programming software (CAM). By integrating the toolpath creation into the design package, with an open framework, the translation from part to machine code can be automated, parametrically driven by the generative algorithms or explicitly modeled by the user. This integrated approach opens the possibility for direct and instantaneous feedback between fabrication constraints and design intent. The potentials of the method are shown by discussing the computational workflow and process integration of a diverse set of fabrication techniques in conjunction with a KUKA 7-Axis Industrial Robot. Two-dimensional knife-cutting, large-scale additive fabrication (foam deposition), robotmounted hot-wire cutting, and robot-assisted rod-bending are each briefly described. The productive value of this research is that itopens the possibility of a much stronger network of feedback relations between formational design processes and material and fabrication concerns.

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