Course detail

Digital Techniques for Architects

FA-KARAcad. year: 2020/2021

Static analysis of digital model applied to selected tasks. Basics of static model assembly, analysis of internal forces, optimization using genetic algorithms. More advanced methods such as force flow finding and BESO optimization. Structural optimization - topostructure. The conclusion will be devoted to the analysis of own and canonical projects. Student completes the seminar paper. Students will be evaluated based on the submission of the seminar work.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

B.Arch. Martin Kaftan, MSc, Ph.D.

Department

Department of experimental design (UET)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Seminar paper.

Prerequisites

Basic orientation in the field of architecture, fundamentals of architectural creation and creative thinking. Basic orientation in 3D programs.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Submission and classification of the seminar paper.

Course curriculum

1. Introduction to digital models and their possible applications.
2. Building a basic model, data import and manipulation.
3. Basic structural models and their applications.
4. Advanced modelling methods, definition of digital and parametric model.
5. Introduction to shells and continuous structures, analysis and optimization.
6. Introduction to digital model optimization using genetic algorithms.
7. Comprehensive optimization methods using Cross section optimization.
8. Comprehensive optimization methods using BESO optimization.
9. Data visualization and their further interpretation.
10. Application of the digital model to the students project.
11. Developing optimization options and customizing your own project.
12. Application of optimization using genetic algorithms for own project and data visualization.
13. Final presentation of the students‘ projects.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Extending the competencies and knowledge of building design with respect to their structural performance.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Active participation in seminars, submission of seminar paper and its final presentation.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

https://www.karamba3d.com/tutorials/ (EN)
https://www.rhino3d.com/download/Rhino/4.0/EssentialMathematics (EN)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme ARCHURB Bachelor's

    branch ARCH , 3 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional