Architectural Design Through Topology Optimization

Group Members:

Muchen Yan, Maya, Bjorn, Linus, Damo, Abdiel, Andrew

Tutors:

Ayoub Lharchi, Gabriella Rossi, Tom Svilans, Martin Tamke, Paul Nichola

Discription:

In this project, we utilizie the engineering tool Bi-Directional Evolutionary Structural Optimization (BESO) as a design tool. By manipulating the input force, material parameters and support points/lines, designers have control over a series of optimised structure. The robust outcomes are then used as a design start point for further developments.

Generative Tools VS Designers' Choices

Hybrid Structure For a Bio-integrated Skyfolding

In this project, we utilizie the engineering tool Bi-Directional Evolutionary Structural Optimization (BESO) as a design tool. By manipulating the input force, material parameters and support points/lines, designers have control over a series of optimised structure. The robust outcomes are then used as a design start point for further developments.

After tested a few iterations, we adopted the input parameters with support points and lines as shown in diagram above, which gives a result close to our expectation. With that, we smoothened and developed the mesh with blender to achieve an outcome as the picture to the right. Ideally, the skeleton has a similar structural strength to an enclosed dome panel.

Collaborated with other groups in the workshop, we developed a hybrid-material system, in which the metal frame functions as the structural element, the connector to both facade and interior panels, as well as a scaffolding for vertical vegetations.