DIGITAL FABRICATION LABORATORY
INTEGRATION IN ARCHITECTURAL
EDUCATION
The experiment of a course.
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Introduction: Geometry and construction
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Introduction: Building as a Geometrical theorem
“Philibert De l’ orne pavilion” 2001, design: Objectile
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Introduction: Information Technologies
Source: Schodek, Bechthold, Griggs, Kao, Steinberg “Digital Design and Manufacturing: CAD/CAM Applications in Architecture and Design”, John Wilwy &
Sons2005
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Introduction: The course in T.U.C.
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Geometry – Construction – Architecture. Geometry according to F. Klein
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Geometry – Construction – Architecture. Geometry according to F. Klein
Topology studies the properties left invariant during topological transformations, namely stretching and distortion. (Barr 1964, 3)
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Geometry – Construction – Architecture: Relation between Geometry and Technical procedures
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Variant and Invariant: Associative design
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Variant and Invariant: Associative design
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Variant and Invariant: Associative design
“Philibert De l’ orne pavilion” 2001, design: Objectile
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Construction Techniques and digital technologies: Basic categories
•machining or material removal
•deformation, molding and casting
•fabrication or additive processes.
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Construction Techniques and digital technologies: Digital fabrication laboratory in T.U.C.
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Construction Techniques and digital technologies: Relation to Architectural Education
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The Course “Associative Design”: axes
•“Vertical” approach from design to fabrication
•Associative design
•Extensive use of physical models
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The Course “Associative Design”: Design project
•design a canopy out of plywood:
•minimal use (e.g. define a space for 2 or more people),
•be associatively designed,
•constructed at the school’s Digital Fabrication
Laboratory
•solely wooden detailing with no other material involved
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The Course “Associative Design”: Detailing
prof. .E. Burdek and J. Gros at the Hochschule fur Gestaltung Offenbach. Wooden joints complete.
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The Course “Associative Design”: Design project #1
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The Course “Associative Design”: Design project #1
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The Course “Associative Design”: Design project #1
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The Course “Associative Design”: Design project #1
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The Course “Associative Design”: Design project #2
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The Course “Associative Design”: Design project #2
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The Course “Associative Design”: Design project #2
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The Course “Associative Design”: Design project #3
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The Course “Associative Design”: Design project #3
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The Course “Associative Design”: Design project #3
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Conclusions
A fundamental relation between architecture, crafts and
geometry is recognized, a relation which through the
concepts of invariant and variation leads to a way of thinking
based on continuity. Beyond the theoretical infinity of
constructional and design capabilities provided by digital
technologies, which very often lead to a designer’s
“easiness” there is a need for a deeper and more
substantial connection of Architecture with man and society.
A new paradigm of construction and design of space is
required, a new relation between geometry and fabrication
where digital technologies will be the leading factor, reuniting
the human body with the almost forgotten language of
construction.
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Credits
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Acknowledgments
Yiorgos Igglezakis
Marios Messaritis
Yorgos Andressakis
Eleni Lionaki
Nikos Assimakis
Stathis
Vlachiotis
Dimitris Mairopoulos
Alexandros Vazakas
Alkistis Roussou
Mina Voyatzaki
Alexandra Saranti
Gogo Liakou
Michalis Giannadakis
Xanthi Baladima
Katianna Patrelaki
Clodian Hondaj
Vassilis Tsezmetzis
Yorgos Velivassakis
Katerina Tsiolaki
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Acknowledgments
Yiorgos Igglezakis
Marios Messaritis
Yorgos Andressakis
Eleni Lionaki
Nikos Assimakis
Stathis
Vlachiotis
Dimitris Mairopoulos
Alexandros Vazakas
Alkistis Roussou
Mina Voyatzaki
Alexandra Saranti
Gogo Liakou
Michalis Giannadakis
Xanthi Baladima
Katianna Patrelaki
Clodian Hondaj
Vassilis Tsezmetzis
Yorgos Velivassakis
Katerina Tsiolaki
Midterm presentation jury: Dimitris Papanikolaou Phd Canditate, Media Lab, M.I.T.
Final presentation jury: Irini Apostolaki, Architect NTUA
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