Formation Embedded Design: A methodology for the integration of fabrication constraints into architectural design (2011)
article⁄Formation Embedded Design: A methodology for the integration of fabrication constraints into architectural design (2011)
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 threedimensional geometry, or algorithmically produced data, into appropriately formatted machine codes for direct CNC fabrication within a single CAD modeling environment. This process is traditionally oneway 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 7Axis Industrial Robot. Twodimensional knifecutting, largescale additive fabrication foam deposition, robotmounted hotwire cutting, and robotassisted rodbending are each briefly described. The productive value of this research is that it opens the possibility of a much stronger network of feedback relations between formational design processes and material and fabrication concerns.
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| Year |
2011 |
| Authors |
Pigram, David; McGee, Wes. |
| Issue |
ACADIA 11: Integration through Computation |
| Pages |
122-131 |
| Library link |
N/A |
| Entry filename |
formation-embedded-design |
