Multi-resolution in architecture as a design driver for additive manufacturing applications. (September 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ladron de Guevara, Manuel; Borunda, Luis Ricardo; Byrne, Daragh; Krishnamurti, Ramesh
• Is Part Of: International journal of architectural computing. Volume 18:Number 3(2020)
• Page Start: 218
• Page End: 234
• Publication Date: 2020-09
• Subjects: Multi-resolution -- discrete models -- customized fabrication -- differentiated infills -- design methodology; Architecture -- Data processing -- Periodicals; Architecture -- Informatique -- Périodiques; Virtual reality in architecture -- Periodicals; Computer-aided design -- Periodicals; Architecture -- Data processing; Periodicals; 720.2840285536
• DOI: 10.1177/1478077120924802
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1478-0771

Abstract

Additive manufacturing is evolving toward more sophisticated territory for architects and designers, mainly through the increased use of scripting tools. Recognizing this, we present a design and fabrication pipeline comprised of a class of techniques for fabrication and methods of design through discrete computational models. These support a process responsive to varied design intents: this structured workflow expands the design and fabrication space of any input shape, without having to explicitly deal with the complexity of discrete models beforehand. We discuss a multi-resolution-based methodology that incorporates discrete computational methods, spatial additive manufacturing with both robotic and commercial three-dimensional printers, as well as, a free-oriented technique. Finally, we explore the impact of computational power on design outcome, examining in-depth the concept of resolution as a design driver.