Code: | 30312B3 | Acronym: | 30312B3 |
Active? | Yes |
Responsible unit: | Desenho (D) |
Course/CS Responsible: | Integrated Master Degree in Architecture |
Acronym | No. of Students | Study Plan | Curricular Years | Credits UCN | Credits ECTS | Contact hours | Total Time |
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MIARQ | 15 | MIARQ | 3 | - | 3 | - | 81 |
The aim of the Constructive Geometry courses consist in researching the role of Geometry in Architecture, by exploring its relation with current digital technologies. The course of the first semester - Constructive Geometry 1 (GC-1) introduces the students to the research of new themes with a strong implication in the design and characterization of the architectural space.
The development of CG-1 curriculum unfolds through the pratical exploration of the computer, which is understood here as a media for:
- geometric representation (drawing and modeling);
- calculation and geometric computation (parametric and algorithmic design;
- physical materialization (digital fabrication).
By attending GC-1, the students are expected to:
- develop an heuristic thinking, visual and analytic, both in the plane and in space;
- know the implications of geometrical concepts and the use of Geometry in architectural design;
- know the basic techniques of different geometries for modeling situations where they can be creatively employed;
- use the computer beyond explicit geometric representation in the screen, by exploring its capabilities for calculation and materialization;
- develop a critical thinking about the relation of digital technologies with the traditional representation processes, and identify their both limitations and potentials for exploring the use of Geometry in Architecture.
1. GEOMETRY
1.1 Types:
metric, affine, projective, non-euclidian, fractals.
1.2 Elements:
point, curve (line, arc, helix, spline), surfaces (ruled, single curved, double curved, free), solids.
1.3 Themes related with Geometry and Architecture:
symmetry, proportion, fractals, topology, graphs.
2. COMPUTATION AND MATERIALIZATION
2.1 Concepts:
representation vs. calculation; geometric drawing, modeling and computation; parameterization, algorithms and associativity; software vs. scripting/programming; bottom-up vs. top-down methodologies.
2.2 Introduction to digital design and modeling:
coordinates; creation and edition of curves, surfaces and solids; geometric transformations; visualization.
2.3 Introduction to geometric computation:
parameters and algorithms; mathematical and logic functions; curves and surfaces; lists and hierarchies of information; generation and control of variation (metric, topologic, quantitative).
2.4 Digital materialization technologies:
fabrication (additive, subtractive, formative); assembly; construction.
3. CONSTRUCTIVE GEOMETRY
3.1 Research with digital drawing, modeling and computation of a theme about Geometry and Architecture (to be defined out of 1.3)
The program unfolds through the combination of theoretical and practical teaching processes in a 3 hours weekly class. Throughout the semester 3 theoretical classes are given to present and discuss the program subjects. The practical introduction to the use of digital processes happens on a tutorial format taught in theoretical/practical classes. The rest of the classes are oriented towards the development of practical works under assistance. In specific moments, collective sessions of work presentation and discussion are organized.
The practical dimension of GC-1 is based on the iterative combination of representational processes (digital) with materialization tasks (physical).
designation | Weight (%) |
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Participação presencial | 20,00 |
Trabalho prático ou de projeto | 80,00 |
Total: | 100,00 |
designation | Time (hours) |
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Frequência das aulas | 30,00 |
Total: | 30,00 |
To get approved in GC-1, the student must attend at least 75% of the classes and obtain a minimum of a 9,5 final grade resulting from his works and active participation in the class.
The final grade results from the average of the students attendance and participation in the class (20%) and the completion of the practical works (80%).