Computational and Manufacturing Strategies (eBook)

Andrea Quartara graduated summa cum laude in the Architecture Master program of Genoa (Italy) in July 2013. He is an Italian Licensed Architect and a PhD from the Department of Architecture and Design (UNIGE). During the PhD course, he took part in international research courses and workshops. He published chapters in edited books (e.g. Springer Italia) and papers in scientific magazine (e.g Pasajes de Arquitectura y Crítica) as well as in conference proceedings (e.g. 35th eCAADe).Djordje Stanojevic is an architect expert in digital and robotic fabrication. Master in Integrative technologies and architectural design research ITECH. He worked for the Institute for Computational Design (ICD) at the Robotic Manufacturing Laboratory. Djordje taught at the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC) as Digital Fabrication and Computational Design Expert, currently he is running as co-founder the office ME–ST and at the same time having a position as professor at the School of Architecture CEDIM.

Preface 6
Acknowledgements 7
Contents 9
1 Know and Build Your Own Tool 10
1.1 Features 10
1.1.1 Tool Features 11
1.1.2 Material Features 13
1.2 Forms-in-Potency Versus Forms-in-Actuality 15
1.3 The Virtual Value of Computing 16
1.3.1 Historical Report: Computational Rise 16
1.3.2 Historical Report: Computational Fallacy 24
1.4 Man–Machine Architecture 29
1.4.1 Machining Process or Computational Coalescence 30
1.4.2 The Robotic Arm as Architectural Enabler 32
References 41
2 Material: Digital in Action 44
2.1 Experimental Opportunities 44
2.2 Material Tolerances 48
2.2.1 Design Chain for Discrete Engineered Wood Elements 50
2.2.2 Design Workflow for Natural Forks 62
2.2.3 Conclusions 71
2.3 Material Enhancement 74
2.3.1 Strips, Elastic Bending and Hygroscopicity 77
2.3.2 Material Calibration 86
2.3.3 Computational Methodology 97
2.3.4 On-site Fabrication Chain 101
2.3.5 Conclusions 110
References 110