Course detail
Computer Skills – Parametric Design
FA-PAD-NEAcad. year: 2025/2026
Parametric Design is a generative method in architecture and other art disciplines. The artist does not create an art piece directly, but he/she defines the algorithm (a sequence of operations according to which software creates a 2D or 3D structure) and based on the input parameters he/she can continuously and efficiently change the final look of the work.
The theoretical introduction is followed up by practical classes. Selected examples will demonstrate the possibilities of Grasshopper, the graphic coding editor. In the second half of the semester students will create individual planar and space designs in cooperation with the pedagogue.
In the study programmes “Architecture and Urban Design” the course is part of the courses on tools.
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Number of ECTS credits
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Offered to foreign students
Entry knowledge
Rules for evaluation and completion of the course
Active participation in the practical classes, submission of two projects and their final presentation.
In the case of a student's apology and with approval of the subject guarantor, personal attendance may be substituted with online attendance in the classes.
Aims
– Students will learn object visual scripting in Grasshopper.
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Basic literature
PAYNE, Andrew; ISSA, Rajaa. Grasshopper Primer [online]. The second edition. [s.l.] : [s.n.], 2009 [cit. 2011-05-12]. Dostupné z WWW: < www.liftarchitects.com/storage/research/Grasshopper%20Primer_Second Edition_090323.pdf>. (EN)
SAKAMOTO, Tomoko; FERRÉ, Albert. From Control to Design: Parametric / Algorithmic Architecture. Barcelona : Actar, 2008. 240 s. ISBN 978-84-96540-79-8 (EN)
TERZIDIS, Kostas. Algorithmic Architecture. Oxford: Architectural press, 2006. 160 s. ISBN 978-0-7506-6725-8. (EN)
Recommended reading
Classification of course in study plans
- Programme NE_A+U Master's 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
specialization --- (2023) , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective - Programme B_A+U Bachelor's 3 year of study, summer semester, elective
- Programme N_A+U Master's 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
- Programme BX_A+U Bachelor's 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
- Programme NE_A+U Master's 1 year of study, summer semester, elective