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

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“Philibert De l’ orne pavilion” 2001, design: Objectile

Introduction: Information Technologies

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Source: Schodek, Bechthold, Griggs, Kao, Steinberg “Digital Design and Manufacturing: CAD/CAM Applications in Architecture and Design”, John Wilwy & Sons2005

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

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Topology studies the properties left invariant during topological transformations, namely stretching and distortion. (Barr 1964, 3)

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

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“Philibert De l’ orne pavilion” 2001, design: Objectile

Construction Techniques and digital technologies: Basic categories

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•machining or material removal•deformation, molding and casting •fabrication or additive processes.

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

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•“Vertical” approach from design to fabrication•Associative design•Extensive use of physical models

The Course “Associative Design”: Design project

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•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

The Course “Associative Design”: Detailing

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prof. .E. Burdek and J. Gros at the Hochschule fur Gestaltung Offenbach. Wooden joints complete.

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

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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.

Credits

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Acknowledgments

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Marios Messaritis

Eleni Lionaki

Nikos Assimakis

Yiorgos Igglezakis

StathisVlachiotis

Gogo Liakou

Alexandros Vazakas

Katianna Patrelaki

Alkistis Roussou

Mina Voyatzaki

Yorgos Velivassakis

Vassilis Tsezmetzis

Dimitris Mairopoulos

Yorgos Andressakis

Xanthi Baladima

Alexandra Saranti

Clodian Hondaj

Katerina Tsiolaki

Michalis Giannadakis

Acknowledgments

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Marios Messaritis

Eleni Lionaki

Nikos Assimakis

Yiorgos Igglezakis

StathisVlachiotis

Gogo Liakou

Alexandros Vazakas

Katianna Patrelaki

Alkistis Roussou

Mina Voyatzaki

Yorgos Velivassakis

Vassilis Tsezmetzis

Dimitris Mairopoulos

Yorgos Andressakis

Xanthi Baladima

Alexandra Saranti

Clodian Hondaj

Midterm presentation jury: Dimitris Papanikolaou Phd Canditate, Media Lab, M.I.T.Final presentation jury: Irini Apostolaki, Architect NTUA

Katerina Tsiolaki

Michalis Giannadakis