Computational Design Exercises
Exercise 7: Drawing 2D Parametric and Algorithmic Patterns
This exercise is intended to develop parametric and algorithmic design skills and digital fabrication workflows through the design and fabrication of architectural patterns and modules. These patterns can be modified to create three-dimensional pattern geometries, which can be output using rapid prototyping technologies, and used as molds to cast other materials. In this example, a two-dimensional pattern is generated using paneling techniques, modified to create three-dimensional geometry, 3D-printed to create a mold, and used to cast a flexible material, silicone. This exercise provides a visual-programming , Grasshopper definition, that is used to generate the pattern.
Begin by creating a new Rhino 3D model and modeling a planar surface on the XY CPlane in the Top viewport. Place a single point on the surface, which will be used as an “attractor” point to create incremental variation...