Architectural geometry

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Architectural geometry is an area of research which combines applied geometry and architecture,[1] which looks at the design, analysis and manufacture processes. It lies at the core of architectural design[2] and strongly challenges contemporary practice, the so-called architectural practice of the digital age.[3]

Architectural geometry is influenced by following fields:

cellular automata
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polyhedral approximation of a cyclide-offset.

Topics include:

  • freeform curves and surfaces creation
  • developable surfaces
  • discretisation
  • generative design
  • digital prototyping and manufacturing

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  • K3DSurf — A program to visualize and manipulate Mathematical models in three, four, five and six dimensions. K3DSurf supports Parametric equations and Isosurfaces
  • JavaView — a 3D geometry viewer and a mathematical visualization software.
  • Generative Components — Generative design software that captures and exploits the critical relationships between design intent and geometry.
  • ParaCloud GEM— A software for components population based on points of interest, with no requirement for scripting.
  • Grasshopper— a graphical algorithm editor tightly integrated with Rhino's 3-D modeling tools.