B.Arch.Ed M.Sc Ir. Itai Cohen
Introduction to parametric design
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I need a volunteer
Requirement:
Sketchup Master
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Truss modeling competition
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Lesson 1   parametric design 2 final
Lesson 1   parametric design 2 final
Lesson 1   parametric design 2 final
Double or nothing?
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Lesson 1   parametric design 2 final
Lesson 1   parametric design 2 final
Lesson 1   parametric design 2 final
Lesson 1   parametric design 2 final
Agenda
• What is parametric design?
• What is it good for?
• Which softwares can we use to incorporate
parametric methods into our design?
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What is parametric design?
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What is design?
Design: di-ˈzīn
"to plan and fashion artistically or skillfully"
"to prepare the preliminary sketch or the plans for (a work to
be executed), especially to plan the form and structure of: to
design a new bridge."
*Dictionary.com
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How do we come up with a design?
• Context
• Function
• Code
• Climate
• Precedents
• Inspiration
• Taste
• Budget
• etc...
} Trial and error
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Multitude of options
Singular design
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How is it usually done?
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And using a computer?
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Lesson 1   parametric design 2 final
Lesson 1   parametric design 2 final
Lesson 1   parametric design 2 final
Lesson 1   parametric design 2 final
Autocad is bad
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Autocad is old-fashioned
Lesson 1   parametric design 2 final
What is parametric design?
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A design method based on
relationships and ratios
rather than constants.
What is parametric design?
• Context
• Function
• Code
• Climate
• Precedents
• Inspiration
• Taste
• Budget
• etc...
} Trial and error
What is parametric design?
Parameters!
What is parametric design?
Parameters can be adjusted
and manipulated by the
designer in order to optimize
the design.
What is parametric design?
The designer makes up the rules
and sets the parameters
What is parametric design?
What is parametric design?
7 Parameters
What is parametric design?
~107 Designs!
What is parametric design?
And why should I care?
• Zaha, OMA, Foster and UN studio cares. A lot.
• Do you really want to be outdated?
• You could do plenty more.
• It's fun. And it makes you feel smarter.
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Parametric design
Informed designRapid application
Dynamic / Interactive architecture
Type to enter text
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Rapid application
• Repetition
• Rule implementation
• Variation on subject
• Modeling/Production (File2factory)
Lesson 1   parametric design 2 final
Lesson 1   parametric design 2 final
http://blip.tv/procedural-inc/cityengine-2010-trailer-3813215
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=EhjUli4cYEg#!
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Jesolo Magica - Zaha Hadid Architects
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Jesolo Magica - Zaha Hadid Architects
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Jesolo Magica - Zaha Hadid Architects
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CET - ONL
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CET - ONL
P.Papanastasis, M.V. Meijeren, L.Birzniek, I.Cohen - XXL Workshop, TU Delft
P.Papanastasis, M.V. Meijeren, L.Birzniek, I.Cohen - XXL Workshop, TU Delft
P.Papanastasis, M.V. Meijeren, L.Birzniek, I.Cohen - XXL Workshop, TU Delft
P.Papanastasis, M.V. Meijeren, L.Birzniek, I.Cohen - XXL Workshop, TU Delft
P.Papanastasis, M.V. Meijeren, L.Birzniek, I.Cohen - XXL Workshop, TU Delft
P.Papanastasis, M.V. Meijeren, L.Birzniek, I.Cohen - XXL Workshop, TU Delft
Robo-Arch, Hyperbody
ROB, ETH
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=JnkMyfQ5YfY
Type to enter text
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Informed Design
• External data
• Optimization
• Climatic data
• Static design
• Lighting
• People's behavior
• ....
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Karamba3D
Cinema3 -Karamba3D
Cinema3 -Karamba3D
Cinema3 -Karamba3D
Cinema3 -Karamba3D
Cinema3 -Karamba3D
M.Stavrakantonaki, M.Turrin, I.Cohen
M.Stavrakantonaki, M.Turrin, I.Cohen
M.Stavrakantonaki, M.Turrin, I.Cohen
M&H_Jakarta - Shau.nl
M&H_Jakarta - Shau.nl
M&H_Jakarta - Shau.nl
Omotesando - UNStudio, F.Heinzelmann
Omotesando - UNStudio, F.Heinzelmann
Omotesando - UNStudio, F.Heinzelmann
Omotesando - UNStudio, F.Heinzelmann
Omotesando - UNStudio, F.Heinzelmann
Omotesando - UNStudio, F.Heinzelmann
pandalabccc.blogspot.nl/2012/12/hypercell.html
InteractiveWall - Festo
Parametric design software
• Processing
• Generative Components
• Grasshopper
• Revit
• Autocad
• Catia
• Excel
• ...
Before we go on...
Grasshopper is a visual
programming language
Grasshopper is a visual
programming language
Don't panic!
It's built for designers.
Parametric design software
Autocad
Difficult Easy
Free Limited
Revit
C#
Python
Vb.net
Processing
GenerativeComp.
Grasshopper
Processing.org
Bently - Generative components
McNeel - Grasshopper3D
http://www.tsunghsienwang.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Generative-Process1.png
So, ready to start?

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