S I M U L A T I O N Digital Fabrication ( Introduction to Digital Fabrication and CNC tools) Digital Architecture course -2012-
Digital Fabrication: What is the role of the Architect in Construction process? The Architect role from the 15 th century to the 21 st century that based on the status of Plato s idea and assumption that based on Ideas are Superior to matter. AD Design through making, Alastair McDonald, Eavesdropping, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, London, 2004 Digital Architecture course -2012-2
Digital Fabrication: What is the role of the Architect in Construction process? Alberti notably states that: It is quite possible to project whole forms in the mind without recourse to the material. AD Design through making, Alastair McDonald, Eavesdropping, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, London, 2004 Digital Architecture course -2012-3
Digital Fabrication: What is the role of the Architect in Construction process? Architects Drawings as Transitional objects, Drawings as they are for representation and for analogue. Despite the obvious diversity in the ideology, materiality and character of architectural production, here it is argued that the way Architects draw is surprisingly uniform. One reason for this might be the limited range of materials and tools we draw with, and their generic qualities. What are the advantage of using digital fabrication? 1. More Integration in Architectural field with manufacture and construction process. 2. Less wastes in assembly process in construction. 3. Fewer Physical tools. 4. Less time in production and assembly process. Vila Olimpica Fish Sculpture, Barcelona, Spain. Frank Gehry, 1992. Photo: Hisao Suzuki. (Architecture, Technology and process, 2004) Digital Architecture course -2012-4
Digital Fabrication: The Digital age is reshaping the relation between the mental conception of design and the construction process. Nature and Biomimicry Mental model Scientific Models Execute the vision 1.Inspiration Drawing 2d and 3d models Manufacturing 3.Implementation 2.Ideation Assembly Physical model Virtual model Change by Design, Tim Brown Digital Architecture course -2012-5
Digital Fabrication: How can Architects involved with manufacturing and Constructing process? Nationale-Nederlanden building (1992-1996) in prague, Czech Republic Croatian-Czech architect Vlado Milunic in co-operation with Frank Gehry. Digital fabrication and the management of electronic information can place architects at the centre of the construction process. Digital Architecture course -2012-6
Digital Architecture: What is Digital Fabrication? Digital Fabrication processes CNC Machines RP Computer Numerical Rapid Prototyping Control Two processes that manipulate material through subtractive or additive methods The fundamental difference between these two is that the CNC processes create objects by removing material (subtractive) while RP processes create objects by building it up layer-by-layer (additive). Digital Architecture course -2012-7
Digital Architecture: What is Digital Fabrication? CNC Machines Subtractive Computer Numerical Control 2 axis tools (X, Y coordinating system) CNC waterjet machine An advantage of the waterjet cutter has over the table router is the wide spectrum of materials it can cut. (as wood, metal, stone, glass, rubber, composite materials, and many more.) CNC laser cutting machine CNC vinyl cutter CNC plasma- arc cutting OMAX Waterjet Machining Center. OMAX Waterjet Machining Cente There are large differences between these technologies in the kinds of materials or maximum thicknesses that could be cut. Roland CAMM-1 vinyl cutter. It is just as easy and cost-effective for a CNC milling machine to produce 3000 unique objects as to produce 3000 identical ones. Digital Architecture course -2012-8
Digital Architecture: What is Digital Fabrication? CNC Machines Subtractive Computer Numerical Control 2 axis tools (X, Y coordinating system) Material removal process: is a subtractive process on a solid object to produce useful production, that process can be done by milling, mechanical cutting, laser cutting, burning, or electrochemical removal. Digital Architecture course -2012-9
Digital Architecture: What is Digital Fabrication? CNC Machines Subtractive Computer Numerical Control 2 axis tools (X, Y coordinating system) subtract Water jet cutting nozzle Plasma cutting nozzle Material removal process: is a subtractive process on a solid object to produce useful production. Laser cutting nozzle Digital Architecture course -2012-10
Digital Architecture: What is Digital Fabrication? CNC Machines Subtractive Computer Numerical Control 3 axis tools (X, Y, and Z coordinating system) More axes of movement may be added to allow the tool itself to rotate out of the z axis. Carbonite CNC Milling model Styrofoam molds Digital Architecture course -2012-11
Digital Architecture: S A G R A D A F A M I L I A Gaudi started designing the building in 1883. In the year of Gaudi s death in 1926, the basilica was between 15% to 25% complete. (Raphael.M, 2010) CAD technology has been used to accelerate construction of the building, which had previously been expected to last for several hundred years. The central nave vaulting was completed in 2000. It is assumed and expected to finish the project in around 2026-2028. Digital Architecture course -2012-12
Digital Architecture: S A G R A D A F A M I L I A Using CNC milling machine. Clerestory windows as proposed by Gaudi at a scale of 1:10 To make the mould-masters for the full-size components, Gaudí's process is simply scaled up using the same process that he used for his 1:25 and 1:10 scaled prototypes, and uses the same materials. Digital Architecture course -2012-13
F A B R I CA T I O N Digital Architecture: SAGRADA FAMILIA AD Design through making, Alastair McDonald, Eavesdropping, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, London, 2004 After manufacturing the building units, the process of assembly is taken place. Digital Architecture course -2012-14
F A B R I CA T I O N Digital Architecture: Music Project and Science Fiction Museum in Seattle, USA Architect: Frank Gehry The building has more than 21,000 differently shaped metal shingles for the exterior of the Experience Music Project in Seattle cut digitally. Digital Architecture course -2012-15
Digital Architecture: What is the role of the Architect in Construction process? Integrated thinking in Design Digital Architecture course -2011-16
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