Heterogeneity

Heterogeneity is a computational exploration of shape creation using the implementation of Rhinoscript . The script investigates the algorithmic relationships among system entities that allows growth through a simple, unfolding, enlargement processes.

TENSSILE

Tenssile explores how parametric modeling can be leveraged to facilitate the design of complex building skin. The design of the shading façade originates from Voronoi tessellation and subsequent emergent cellular mesh, resulted in the definition of light­weight composite façade panels assembled on steel supporting structure. These panels are conceived to be digitally fabricated by using laser cutting machines. The result is a building that expresses its essence by a cladding pattern that encompasses the concept of emergence.

VORTEX

An experiment on  Grasshopper for Rhino to generate a parametric responsive form that is capable of changing its geometry and responding to the movement of external attractors, while the form parameters can fluctuate to change the height, shape, radius and twisting factor of the form. In addition an external lattice structure has been created as an attempt to visualize the underlying structural pattern of the geometry skin. By manipulating the parameters of the form and position of attractors, one can increase/decrease the geometry’level of complexity, and easily harmonize the emergent form. By responding to both change in its parameters (radius, Height, twisting factor, subdivision number, cladding extrusion size) and the movements of the external attractors, the model results in different visually striking forms, eventually looking like a vortex.

The Canopy

Experiment on Diffusion Algorithms.

Genesis of a CA based spatial form

Experiment on the potential of spatial form generation based on a layered generations of planer (2D) Cellular Automata.

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The Whirling Observatory

Whirling Observatory seeks to experiment on Genetic Algorithm concept which aims to find a balanced solutions to a geomertical problem using techniques inspired by natural evolution. The objective is to design a form which represents natural cycles, growth and transformation within a sustainable framework which can be achieved  by scooping and channelling the wind to generate energy through turbines to be accomodated within the tower, and collecting sun radiation through photovoltaic solar panels. FRP was adopted as the material of fabrication for the advantage of lightweight, quick assemble and easiness to mold double curvature surfaces.

The genetic Algorithm techniques aims to evolve the building form, where the fitness function endeavors to maximize solar effeciency , Dynamism of the tower , solar gain  and minimise floors area and the tower footprint.