Abstract Cities are complex human-made objects. They consist of thousands of elements and need to satisfy numerous human needs. The definition of urban form (street network, plots, buildings) is a crucial step in the planning of cities because it has the longest lasting effect on their social, economic, and ecological performance. Thus, this step needs […]
Abstract The creation of spaces is at the heart of architectural and urban design. However, statements of designers about spatial qualities often remain vague and ambiguous. This is reflected by built examples whose problems emerge from a missing understanding of the relations between the built environment and human behaviour. This course will show methods for
Abstract In this course, you are introduced to Evolutionary Algorithms and their application for your design or planning project. We use various components in Grasshopper (Galapagos, Octopus, Opossum, Wallacei) that provide algorithms for single and multi-criteria optimization. Learning objectives You learn in detail how to combine various spatial analysis methods with innovative generative methods and
Abstract In this course, we introduce you to the Parametric Design using Grasshopper and Rhino3D software. You learn how to establish your own algorithmic design and thinking method. We use this knowledge in other courses on the OTP to implement or customize urban design models to generate complex geometries with logical algorithms. Learning objectives The
Abstract In this course, we introduce you to urban simulation methods. We deal with the modeling of complex spatial systems on the regional and urban level. By means of system dynamics models, we can simulate temporal changes of “stocks and flows”, whereas we focus on the interactions between land uses. The software Grasshopper is briefly
Abstract In this course, we introduce you to the programming language C#, which we use as a scripting language in Grasshopper for Rhino3D. This scripting knowledge is necessary to have more control of your Grasshopper definition. We use it in other courses to implement or customize urban simulation models or to generate complex geometries with
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