COURSE INFORMATION Course Title: COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN ARCHITECTURE

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
ARCH 484	D	8	3	0	0	3	6

Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature)	NA
Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	Anna Yunitsyna
Second Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	NA
Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours:	NA
Language:	English
Compulsory/Elective:	Elective
Classroom and Meeting Time:
Course Description:	Students learn the new approach towards the design of object, where the emphasis is given to the understanding of the logic of the design, but not to the final shape. The study includes the development of completely parametric surface, which is adaptable at the last stage of design. The final model should be dependent on the selected by student rule, meanwhile the process of the 3d modelling should be deconstructed into basic operations.
Course Objectives:	The course deals with the main principles of creation of the innovative design solutions using the techniques of parametric 3d modelling. The instrument of design is Grasshopper - a graphical algorithm editor tightly integrated with Rhino’s 3D modeling tools. Grasshopper requires no knowledge of programming or scripting, but still allows designers to build form generators from the simple to the awe-inspiring. Unlike any 3d model, a Grasshopper definition does not contain any actual objects or geometry. Instead, a Grasshopper definition represents a set of rules & instructions for how Rhino can automate tasks. The set of lectures is organized as a series of practical demonstrations of the software, which is supported by the theoretical and practical work of student. The first series of lectures will be devoted to the study of the new approach towards creation of the algorithmic shape, which is responsible to the external factors at the final stage of design. The theory will proceed from the simple single objects and operations towards the complex sets of data and patterns study.

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	Introduction into the course. Introduction to Rhino 6 and Grasshopper. Installation of the software. Student’s work: Division into groups. Introduction into the project
2	Basic shapes and commands in Grasshopper. Drawing of the geometry. Move, rotate and scale. Division of geometry and distribution of the elements. Drawing of points. Series and range commands. Student’s work: First concepts and ideas. First sketches. Images of the similar parametric projects.
3	Drawing of a simple parametric object. Student’s work: First concepts and ideas. First sketches. Images of the similar parametric projects.
4	Cull patterns. Student’s work: 20min PPT presentation on the first ideas and case studies.
5	Distribution of elements using transforms, range and series. Student’s work: Drawing of the 3d model (continue). Application of the parametric design to surfaces.
6	Division of the surface into subsurfaces. Irregular paneling. Paneling with Morph Geometry. Student’s work: Drawing of the 3d model (continue). Application of the parametric design to surfaces.
7	Data trees. Student’s work: Drawing of the 3d model (continue). Application of the parametric design to surfaces.
8	Midterm. Presentation of the project
9	Sun angle and reflecting skin. Parametric truss. Parametric facade Student’s work: Drawing of the 3d model (continue). Application of the parametric design to surfaces.
10	Data trees. Student’s presentations: * Digital Fabrication In Architecture. Generation. Group 1
11	Attractor concept. Student’s presentations: * Digital Fabrication In Architecture. Integration. Group 2
12	Logical operations. Shape intersections Student’s presentations: * Digital Fabrication In Architecture. Strategies. Group 3
13	Urban analysis and comparison of objects Student’s work: Work and consultation on project
14	Student’s presentations: Final project and Final model

Prerequisite(s):	No
Textbook:	1. Digital Cities - Architectural Design, July/August 2009, Guest-edited by Neil Leach 2. Digital Fabrication In Architecture. Nick Dunn, Laurence King Publishing, 2012 3. FOUNDATIONS. THE GRASSHOPPER PRIMER THIRD EDITION, Andrew O. Payne, Gil Akos, Ronnie Parsons 4. GENERATIVE ALGORITHMS CONCEPTS and EXPERIMENTS: WEAVING, Zubin Khabazi 5. Generative Algorithms (using Grasshopper), Zubin Khabazi 6. Generative Algorithms Concepts and Experiments 2_Porous Shell Zubin Khabazi 7. Generative Algorithms Concepts and Experiments 3_Strip Morphologies Zubin Khabazi 8. Rhinoceros Level 1-2 Training Manual
Other References:	http://www.grasshopper3d.com/
Laboratory Work:
Computer Usage:	Yes
Others:	No

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1	Understand the new approach towards creation of the algorithmic shape, which is responsible to the external factors at the final stage of design
2	Be able to formulate the conceptual approach towards the parametric design of a small object
3	Demonstrate the ability to use Grasshopper for Rhino software
4	Be able to pass from the theoretically established concept to the working 3d model and further to the real model
5	Design and construct small paviliion using parametric modelling

COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES (Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution)

No	Program Competencies	Cont.
Master of Science in Architecture Program
1	Speaking and Writing Skills Ability to read, write, listen, and speak effectively	2
2	Critical Thinking Skills Ability to raise clear and precise questions, use abstract ideas to interpret information, consider diverse points of view, reach well-reasoned conclusions, and test them against relevant criteria and standards	5
3	Graphics Skills Ability to use appropriate representational media, including freehand drawing and computer technology, to convey essential formal elements at each stage of the programming and design process	4
4	Research Skills Ability to gather, assess, record, and apply relevant information in architectural course work	5
5	Formal Ordering Systems Understanding of the fundamentals of visual perception and the principles and systems of order that inform two- and three-dimensional design, architectural composition, and urban design	2
6	Fundamental Design Skills Ability to use basic architectural principles in the design of buildings, interior spaces, and sites	3
7	Collaborative Skills Ability to recognize the varied talent found in interdisciplinary design project teams in professional practice and work in collaboration with other students as members of a design team	4
8	International Traditions Understanding of the International architectural canons and traditions in architecture, landscape and urban design, as well as the climatic, technological, culture-economic, and other cultural factors that have shaped and sustained them	4
9	National and Regional Traditions Understanding of national traditions and the local regional heritage in architecture, landscape design and urban design, including the vernacular tradition
10	Use of Precedents Ability to incorporate relevant precedents into architecture and urban design projects	3
11	Conservation and Restoration of Historical Districts Knowledge on historical districts and the gain of conservation consciousness documentation of historical buildings and the understanding the techniques which are needed to prepare restoration projects.
12	Human Behavior Understanding of the theories and methods of inquiry that seek to clarify the relationship between human behavior and the physical environment
13	Human Diversity Understanding of the diverse needs, values, behavioral norms, physical ability, and social and spatial patterns that characterize different cultures and individuals and the implication of this diversity for the societal roles and responsibilities of architects

COURSE EVALUATION METHOD

Method	Quantity	Percentage
Midterm Exam(s)	1	15
Presentation	1	15
Project	1	35
Case Study	1	10
Final Exam	1	15
Attendance		10
	Total Percent:	100%

ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD)

Activities	Quantity	Duration(Hours)	Total Workload(Hours)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours)	16	3	48
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	16	6	96
Mid-terms	1	3	3
Assignments			0
Final examination	1	3	3
Other			0
Total Work Load:			150
Total Work Load/25(h):			6
ECTS Credit of the Course:			6