Programming as Design Methodology

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Programming as Design Methodology
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• In the first lecture this course was described as
  the junction point between
• Context, Design Technology
• The CONTEX for most architectural problems is
  given, it is both the question and the
  surrounding conditions.
• The DESIGN is the logical creative reaction to
  the CONTEXT.
• - The TECHNOLOGY used is part of the DESIGN
  PROCESS, the method used to come up with an
  appropriate solution for the problem presented
  within the CONTEXT.

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The use of TECHNOLOGY in design
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The use of TECHNOLOGY in design The ability to
use technology to create a design, should never
be confused with the ability to design well.
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The use of TECHNOLOGY in design The ability to
use technology to create a design, should never
be confused with the ability to design well.
Good design comes from a solid understanding of
the CONTEXT, skilled manipulation of the chosen
TECHNOLOGY, and a strong commitment to the
DESIGN process.
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The DESIGN process The act of designing is a
process It takes skill, experience, critique,
refinement, creativity logic to create
appropriate design. The computational
capabilities of the computer can dramatically
speed-up the process of creating a design. In
doing so it may allow for many more cycles of
refinement, much more logic invested into the
project, however it can never replace the
critical eye and creative adaptability of the
designer.
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Programming as Design Methodology The computer
is intended As a computational machine able to
execute logical statements very rapidly. This
capability allows for an increases in the speed
of workflow, opportunity for refinement, the
complexity of the solutions it also facilitates
the ability to test the given design under
contextual parameters.
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The PRODUCTION and DESIGN CYCLE Most digital
architects are still using the computer and
specifically CAAD software to generate the
construction documents and drawings. The act of
design is still conducted in the traditional
manner using traditional tools.
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Architects who employ Programming as design
methodology
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Architects who employ Programming as design
methodology
ESTABLISHED Bernard Cache - Objectile Gregg Lynn
- Form Bernard Franken Franken Architects Frank
Gerhy F O Gerhy and Associates Sir Norman
Foster Foster and Associates Mark Burry -
SIAL DEVELOPING DeCOi Jakob MacFarlane SHoP
Architects
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Bernard Cache Objectile Theoretician and
historian
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Bernard Cache Objectile
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Bernard Cache - Objectile
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Bernard Cache - Objectile
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Bernard Cache - Objectile
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Bernard Cache - Objectile
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Bernard Cache - Objectile
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Bernard Cache - Objectile
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Greg Lynn - Form
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Greg Lynn - Form
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Greg Lynn - Form
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Greg Lynn - Form
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Greg Lynn - Form
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Greg Lynn - Form
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Greg Lynn - Form
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Greg Lynn - Form
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Greg Lynn - Form
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Greg Lynn - Form
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Greg Lynn - Form
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Bernhard Franken Franken Architects
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Bernhard Franken Franken Architects
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Bernhard Franken Franken Architects
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Bernhard Franken Franken Architects
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Bernhard Franken Franken Architects
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Bernhard Franken Franken Architects
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Bernhard Franken Franken Architects
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Bernhard Franken Franken Architects
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Bernhard Franken Franken Architects
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Bernhard Franken Franken Architects
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Bernhard Franken Franken Architects
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Bernhard Franken Franken Architects
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Bernhard Franken Franken Architects
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Bernhard Franken Franken Architects
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Kas Oosterhuis ONL
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Kas Oosterhuis ONL
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Kas Oosterhuis ONL
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Kas Oosterhuis ONL
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Frank Gerhy F O Gerhy Associates
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Frank Gerhy F O Gerhy Associates
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Frank Gerhy F O Gerhy Associates
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Frank Gerhy F O Gerhy Associates
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Frank Gerhy F O Gerhy Associates
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Frank Gerhy F O Gerhy Associates
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Frank Gerhy F O Gerhy Associates
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Frank Gerhy F O Gerhy Associates
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Sir Norman Foster Foster Associates
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Sir Norman Foster Foster Associates
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Sir Norman Foster Foster Associates
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Sir Norman Foster Foster Associates
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Sir Norman Foster Foster Associates
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Sir Norman Foster Foster Associates
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Sir Norman Foster Foster Associates
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Sir Norman Foster Foster Associates
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Sir Norman Foster Foster Associates
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Sir Norman Foster Foster Associates
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Mark Burry SIAL RMITRoyal Melbourne
Institute of Technology
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Mark Burry SIAL RMITRoyal Melbourne
Institute of Technology
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Mark Burry SIAL RMITRoyal Melbourne
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Mark Burry SIAL RMITRoyal Melbourne
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Mark Burry SIAL RMITRoyal Melbourne
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Mark Burry SIAL RMITRoyal Melbourne
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Mark Burry SIAL RMITRoyal Melbourne
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Mark Burry SIAL RMITRoyal Melbourne
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Mark Burry SIAL RMITRoyal Melbourne
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Mark Burry SIAL RMITRoyal Melbourne
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Mark Burry SIAL RMITRoyal Melbourne
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Mark Burry SIAL RMITRoyal Melbourne
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Mark Burry SIAL RMITRoyal Melbourne
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Mark Burry SIAL RMITRoyal Melbourne
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Mark Burry SIAL RMITRoyal Melbourne
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Mark Burry SIAL RMITRoyal Melbourne
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Mark Burry SIAL RMITRoyal Melbourne
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Mark Burry SIAL RMITRoyal Melbourne
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Smaller architecture practices.....
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DeCOi Architects Mark Goulthorpe
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DeCOi Architects Mark Goulthorpe
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DeCOi Architects Mark Goulthorpe
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DeCOi Architects Mark Goulthorpe
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DeCOi Architects Mark Goulthorpe
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DeCOi Architects Mark Goulthorpe
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DeCOi Architects Mark Goulthorpe
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DeCOi Architects Mark Goulthorpe
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DeCOi Architects Mark Goulthorpe
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Jacob MacFarlane Architects, Paris
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Jacob MacFarlane Architects
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Jacob MacFarlane Architects
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Jacob MacFarlane Architects
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Jacob MacFarlane Architects
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Jacob MacFarlane Architects
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Jacob MacFarlane Architects
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SHoP Sharples Holden Pasquarelli Architects
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SHoP Sharples Holden Pasquarelli Architects
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SHoP Sharples Holden Pasquarelli Architects
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SHoP Sharples Holden Pasquarelli Architects
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SHoP Sharples Holden Pasquarelli Architects
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SHoP Sharples Holden Pasquarelli Architects
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SHoP Sharples Holden Pasquarelli Architects
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Conclusions
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• Conclusions
• - Large architects vs. Small architects
• Cost of innovation
• Cost of production
• Available budget
• Willingness of the client to innovate
• Trust and experimental design freedom given to
  the architect

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Conclusions The use of programming within the
design process is practical when there is a need
for flexibility, or if repetition and complexity
are a direct part of the design
solution. Programming is an additional tool
within the design palate of the architect, but
should never be seen to replace the skills and
creativity of the designers.
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Conclusions With a greater understanding of how
the computer is actually working, the design
process can evolve to better fit the working
environment. The usefulness and dependancey on
the computer as a DESIGN MEDIUM will only
increase in the future, so being able to take
APPROPRIATE advantage of the computational power
can furthur enhance designs and complexity with
architecture. New CAAD programs are currently
being released which furthur enhance the ability
to program and make logical links between
geometry. Programs such as AutoCAD REVIT,
MicroStation Generative Components, and
CATIA-Digital Project, are all aimed at the
generative Architectural design market, and
will be making significant changes to the
practice over the next 10 years.
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Conclusions The combination of CAAD and CAAM are
a natural extension to the workflow of programmed
design and the DIGITAL CHAIN. The ability to
rapidly prototype and fabricate models,
components, mock-ups, and even full scale parts
makes this working methodology more precise,
flexible, efficient, and fast.
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• Conclusions
• Using programming within the design methodology
• - Programming is simply a different way of
  designing, using different tools, but similar
  repetative logic.
• Programming should be regarded as a compliment
  to traditional design the computer will never
  replace the intuitive capabilities of the
  architect in the making of beautiful space.
• Programming should be employed with common
  sense, where it is appropriate to the intended
  solution.
• When applied intelligently, programming can
  optimize a design, can dramatically simplify
  production output.
• The digital chain is reinforced by the inclusion
  of programming in its process, but is only
  effective if the entire procedural chain is
  designed and optimized for best result.

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