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Tree façades : generative modelling with an axial branch rewriting system

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posted on 2011-01-01, 00:00 authored by Stuart Hanafin, Sambit Datta, Bernard RolfeBernard Rolfe
The methods and algorithms of generative modelling can be improved when representing organic structures by the study of computational models of natural processes and their application to architectural design. In this paper, we present a study of the generation of branching structures and their application to the development of façade support systems. We investigate two types of branching structures, a recursive bifurcation model and an axial tree based L-system for the generation of façades. The aim of the paper is to capture not only the form but also the underlying principles of biomimicry found in branching. This is then tested, by their application to develop experimental façade support systems. The developed algorithms implement parametric variations for façade generation based on natural tree-like branching. The benefits of such a model are: ease of structural optimization, variations of support and digital fabrication of façade components.

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Event

Computer Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia. Conference (16th : 2011 : Newcastle, N. S. W.)

Pagination

175 - 184

Publisher

Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design in Asia

Location

Newcastle, N. S. W.

Place of publication

Hong Kong, China

Start date

2011-04-27

End date

2011-04-30

ISBN-13

9789881902627

Language

eng

Publication classification

E1 Full written paper - refereed

Copyright notice

2011, Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA)

Editor/Contributor(s)

C Herr, N Gu, M Schnabel

Title of proceedings

CAADRIA 2011 : Circuit Bending, Breaking and Mending : Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia

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