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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 RolfeThe 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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Computer Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia. Conference (16th : 2011 : Newcastle, N. S. W.)Pagination
175 - 184Publisher
Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design in AsiaLocation
Newcastle, N. S. W.Place of publication
Hong Kong, ChinaStart date
2011-04-27End date
2011-04-30ISBN-13
9789881902627Language
engPublication classification
E1 Full written paper - refereedCopyright notice
2011, Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA)Editor/Contributor(s)
C Herr, N Gu, M SchnabelTitle of proceedings
CAADRIA 2011 : Circuit Bending, Breaking and Mending : Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in AsiaUsage metrics
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