Subdivision Surfaces for Integrated Design, Analysis and Optimisation
Author(s): |
Paul Shepherd
Paul Richens |
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Medium: | conference paper |
Language(s): | English |
Conference: | 35th Annual Symposium of IABSE / 52nd Annual Symposium of IASS / 6th International Conference on Space Structures: Taller, Longer, Lighter - Meeting growing demand with limited resources, London, United Kingdom, September 2011 |
Published in: | IABSE-IASS 2011 London Symposium Report |
Year: | 2011 |
Abstract: |
The research described in this paper combines simple fast analysis and optimisation routines with in-house subdivision surface based parametric modelling software. The aim is to demonstrate a new collaborative environment in which engineers and architects can work closely together, and get instant feedback on the effects of design decisions in terms of structural and environmental performance. A real-life case study project, the design of an ETFE cushion-clad dome structure as an extension to the Aarhus Botanical Garden in Denmark, is used to demonstrate the benefits of adopting a subdivision surface based concurrent design approach in the construction industry. |
Keywords: |
case study optimisation environmental structural Digital Architectonics Subdivision Surfaces Aarhus
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