Computational Design Thinking and Controlled Transformations, for the schematic design of a second- year, multi-unit housing design studio

Computational Design Thinking and Controlled Transformations, for the schematic design of a second- year, multi-unit housing design studio

Vamvakidis, Simos

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In previous phases of this research, a design method of physical & digital modelling named Controlled Transformations was explored and evaluated with first-year architecture students, as a way to introduce students and architects to Computational Design Thinking, before using any parametric software. The paper briefly summarises the previous phases of this research, and highlights the key theoretical points which are then translated to the design method. It then extends and examines the application of the method, to teaching more complex, second- or third-year design studios. More specifically, it examines the application of this method for the design of a multi-unit housing project.

In previous phases of this research, a design method of physical & digital modelling named Controlled Transformations was explored and evaluated with first-year architecture students, as a way to introduce students and architects to Computational Design Thinking, before using any parametric software. The paper briefly summarises the previous phases of this research, and highlights the key theoretical points which are then translated to the design method. It then extends and examines the application of the method, to teaching more complex, second- or third-year design studios. More specifically, it examines the application of this method for the design of a multi-unit housing project.

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DOI: 10.5151/sigradi2020-86

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Como citar:

Vamvakidis, Simos; "Computational Design Thinking and Controlled Transformations, for the schematic design of a second- year, multi-unit housing design studio", p-621-626. In: Congreso SIGraDi 2020. São Paulo: Blucher, 2020.
ISSN 23186968, DOI 10.5151/sigradi2020-86