Digital Processes (eBook)

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Moritz Hauschild, Prof. Dipl.-Ing. M. Arch.

Rüdiger Karzel, Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Arch., Dipl. NDS ETHZ

Introduction. The evolution of digital processes 6
Digital planning technologies 12
Geographic information systems 14
Analysis techniques - mapping 16
Simulation and optimization 18
Computer-aided architectural design (CAAD) 21
Rule-based planning - parametrics 24
Digital capture - terrestrial laser scanning (TLS) 27
Project room - the transparent project 29
Digital interfaces in construction 33
Legal challenges in the context of digital planning processes 41
Digital production technologies 44
Generative procedures 46
Rapid procedures 46
CNC precast concrete elements 50
Robot-aided assembly of individual elements 50
3D printing on a large scale 52
Subtractive procedures 54
CNC laser cutting 56
CNC jet cutting 58
CNC hot wire cutting 59
CNC milling 60
Jointed-arm robotics 61
Forming processes 62
CNC bending edges 64
CNC punching and nibbling 66
Pressure forming 68
Project examples 70
Digital generation of a supporting structure 72
The Sphere at Deutsche Bank in Frankfurt 74
Pedestrian bridge in Reden 76
Rolex Learning Center in Lausanne 77
Hungerburg funicular in Innsbruck 82
National Temple of Divine Providence in Warsaw 86
Taichung Metropolitan Opera House in Taiwan 92
Appendix 104
Glossary 105
Literature: reference books and articles 107
Manufacturers, companies and academic institutions 108
Picture credits 109
Index 110