064-0025-21L Introduction to Computational Research in Architecture, Engineering, Fabrication and Construction
| Semester | Autumn Semester 2021 |
| Lecturers | P. Block |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Abstract | The PhD-level course (primarily for A&T PhDs) will introduce computational methods for architecture, engineering, fabrication & construction, incentivising computational literacy. Students learn the theoretical background and basic implementation details of fundamental data structures and algorithms, and to solve realworld problems using the COMPAS framework and other open-source libraries. |
| Learning objective | Understand the scope and relevance of computational methods for architecture and engineering research and practice, ii) the theoretical background of fundamental data structures, iii) the basic principles of algorithmic design; iv) implement basic versions of prevalent algorithms related to architectural geometry, structural design, robotic assembly, volumetric modeling & 3D printing, high-performance computation; v) use sophisticated algorithms available through open-source libraries to solve real-world problems; and, vi) use common CAD tools as interfaces to self-implemented solutions. |
| Content | Course consists of a few lectures, several tutorials and project-based exercises. Topics include: - intro Python programming - intro COMPAS open-source framework (https://compas-ev.github.io - intro to geometry processing, data structures, topology, numerical computation - domain-specific case studies (e.g. on architectural geometry, structural design, robotic assembly, volumetric modeling & 3D printing, high-performance computation) |
| Prerequisites / Notice | Priority is given to PhD students. |