| Title | Subdivision surfaces for integrated design, analysis and optimisation |
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| Authors | Richens, P. and Shepherd, P. |
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| Type | Conference paper |
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| 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. |
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| Keywords | Digital Architectonics, Subdivision Surfaces, Structural, Environmental, Optimisation, Case Study, Aarhus |
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| Year | 2011 |
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| Conference | IASS Annual Symposium: IABSE-IASS 2011: Taller, Longer, Lighter |
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