Evolutionary Principles applied to Problem Solving There is nothing particularly new about Evolutionary Solvers or Genetic Algorithms. The first references to this field of computation stem from the early 60's when Lawrence J. Fogel published the landmark paper "On the Organization of Intellect" which sparked the first endeavours into evolutionary computing. The term "Evolutionary Computing" may very well be widely known at this point in time, but they are still very much a programmers tool. Pros and Cons Before we dive into the subject matter too deeply though I feel it is important to highlight some of the (dis)advantages of this particular type of solver, just so you know what to expect. Firstly; Evolutionary Algorithms are slow. Secondly, Evolutionary Algorithms do not guarantee a solution. All is not bleak and dismal however, Evolutionary Algorithms have strong benefits as well, some of them rather unique amongst the plethora of computational methods. Evolutionary Algorithms are also quite forgiving. The Process Fitness Functions
Fabrication Oriented Parametrics I was recently invited to the city of Changsha, China to conduct a 2 week workshop with Architecture students from Hunan University and also build a pavilion within certain cost/size/material/fabrication/time constraints. We were 3 tutors: Yu Du (Zaha Hadid Beijing), Shuojoing Zhang (UN Studio Shanghai) and myself, along with support from the Hunan University staff. This post is a documentation of what we built and how we got there. Conceptual Design The design brief was to design a pavilion outside the main DAL (Digital Architecture Lab) studio space with some seating within volume constrains of 6m x 3m x 3m, but mostly act as a sculptural piece that demonstrates a parametric design-to-fabrication process. The form we came up with was a single sculputral doubly curved surface that formed seating and a notional canopy. Panellization Custom Detailing Figuring out the panellization is one thing, figuring out how they're suspended in space is quite another. Fabrication Optimization
Fabrication Grasshopper: Parametric CurvesThis module covers the basic parametric properties of curves along with common grasshopper methods for evaluating and dividing curves. ARCH 598 Summer 2011information >> n-formations FABRICS // LATTICES // FIELDSThis course is designed to introduce and explore computational design, algorithmic thinking, and digital manufacturing–both: the larger ramifications that emerging digital technologies and ideas are having architectural theory via readings, discussions, presentations; and the practical application of these ideas and tools through a series of hands-on, iterative modeling and fabrication assignments. ARCH 581/498 : Fall 2010Digital Design + Fabrication Foundations I Grasshopper: Surface to Planar TrianglesGrasshopper : Surface to Planar Triangles : Fabrication Layout of Planar Components Laser Cutting: Adobe IllustratorLaser Cutting from Adobe Illustrator
Geometrical BIM Tools Development - Geometry Gym PRINT 3D | ControlMAD VII edición!! Curso de Impresión 3D. Ver VIDEO de la I edición (Mendel Prusa i2) AQUÍ Ver VIDEO de la II edición (Mendel Prusa i3) AQUÍ Monta tu propia impresora 3D de plástico ABS. Con la inscripción aprendes a montar y manejar la impresora Mendel Prusa 3 y además te la llevas a casa al finalizar el curso. Importe: 950 euros (21 % IVA incluído). Durante un fin de semana hasta un total de 4 instructores de PROYECTO CLONE WARS y colaboradores con Media-lab Prado (Madrid) nos enseñarán a montar desde “cero” la impresora 3D Mendel Prusa3. Aprenderemos a montar el hardware paso a paso así como a configurar el software (libre) que la maneja, comenzando por el ejeX y siguiendo con los Y, Z. El curso no sólo consiste en montar y calibrar una impresora, sino entender cómo funciona para poder “tunearla”. ¿Qué es PROYECTO CLONE WARS? Clone Wars es un grupo dentro de la comunidad RepRap, que trata de documentar en español todo lo necesario para que puedas construir tu propia impresora 3D. Horarios:
French Express Volume 2 ~ Y ESTE FINDE QUÉ French Express, el joven sello y colectivo de artistas de la costa oeste de los States nos presenta "French Express Volume 2", su nuevo y exquisito compilado publicado de forma gratuita. Con tan solo seis referencias publicadas French Express ya se está convirtiendo en un nuevo referente dentro de las nuevas propuestas musicales más modernas, publicando a artistas como Chris Malinchak y fichando a promesas como Moon Boots. "French Express Volume 2" está formado por 11 tracks de fantástico sonidos disco balearic combinando synths, beats y samples creado por jóvenes valores del sello/Colectivo. Un fantástico compilado que nos encanta y que nos advierte de que todavía no ha terminado el verano. Disfruta!!!
ArchDaily | Broadcasting Architecture Worldwide BIG | Bjarke Ingels Group Incubadora Social ITESM-Bancomer -Opportunity for social development- This refurbishment intends to offer a new quality-based, morphological-exploration for a social entrepreneurship incubator in a low-income area in León, Guanajuato, México. The initiative of these social interventions is lead by two main institutions: Tecnológico de Monterrey (one of the best private universities in México) and Bancomer (one of the main banks of the country). This projects has two aims: the first is to provide low income people with the best quality of higher education, thus, the same received by the students in university classrooms, just in a virtual way. The second is helping people to develop their own business, supported by experts. As one of the core principles of the studio, sustainability is approached in this project through solar control strategies and passive ventilation. As most studio projects, materials are an honest expression of its nature.