MIM 120E - Int.toCmp.Ds.Tools&Mth.inArch.

Course Objectives

This is a compulsory unit of study which aims at introducing students to general principles of computation and its wide range of applications in architectural design. It also aims to introduce the students to the various digital design, fabrication and manufacturing technologies utilized in architectural design practices and make them develop a beginner level knowledge and experience in a suite of these technologies which involve a geometric modeling application (Rhinoceros), together with an algorithmic modeling plug in (Grasshopper) and laser cutting as a method for digital fabrication. With these objectives, as can be seen in the weekly plan, the course covers a wide range of topics to be delivered in lecture hours and tutorials and hands on working with Rhinoceros and Grasshopper during the lab hours.

Course Description

To introduce the students to the various digital design, fabrication and manufacturing technologies utilized in architectural design practices and make them develop a beginner level knowledge and experience in a suite of these technologies which involve a geometric modeling application (Rhinoceros), together with an algorithmic modeling plug in (Grasshopper) and laser cutting as a method for digital fabrication.