4.212 Design Fabrication Design, Computation and Computer Controlled Devices Prof. Larry Sass Department of Architecture and Planning MIT
LECTURE #1 Design Theory of Design Fabrication Fabricating Space
[1] Design Process
DESIGN PROCESS PROBLEMS Most people have a traditional understanding of CAD CAM & Rapid Prototyping Design is not a end it is an exploration The first output is the beginning of the exploration of design
[ design ] [ problem setting ] [ problem solving ] Creativity Engineering
PROBLEM SOLVING Many computational solutions can be found on the engineering side of design Lighting software Structural analysis software Parametric software
PROBLEM SETTING If all programs analysis space after the space is completed which programs are built for design?
DESIGN PROCESS Charles S. Pierce 1839-1914 He believed that knowledge will always be comprehended in signs external to the mind which assist the development of thought. John Dewey 1959-1952 Action and reflection that we learn from our experiences.
object creation reflection manipulation
EXPLORATORY PROCESS Search for truth in manipulation & representation
Problem Setting Concept-Schematics- Programming Design and Development Construction Documentation Construction Administration Problem Solving
EXPLORATORY PROCESS USING RAPID PROTOTYPING Search for truth through shape manipulations in CAD & physical representation using RP Devices
HOW DOES THIS WORK IN A COMPUTATIONAL ENVIRONMENT? object creation reflection object manipulation reflection
HOW DOES THIS WORK IN A COMPUTATIONAL ENVIRONMENT? Rapid manipulators Designers want quick, accurate representations of design ideas Design Fabrication is made of many relationships Relationship of CAD to Devices Relationship of RP Devices to CAD CAM Relationship of RP to assemblies of shapes
Industry [ designers ] [ problem setting ] physical representation [ problem solving ] [ engineers]
3D Scanning 3D Digitizing Modeling Parametric Modeling Scripting Computer Program Fabrication 1 D - Text 2D Cutting 3 D Printing Assembly
1 Design Model Remove Section from original design model
2 Design Model 14 model scaled to 7 for laser cutting and 3d printing 7 7
3 Construction Model New model created as an overlay of the model cut from the design model. 7 7 New Model Original Model
4 Construction Model Model parts for cutting of 1/8 plexi glass and a plaster base
Parts are numbered 5 Cut Sheet Cut sheet and 3D model reflecting the final model Cut Sheet
Final Design 5 Final Design
6 Translation Open files at the laser cutter and set line weights (power and speed).
7 Assembly Assemble with minimal glue
[2] Design Fabrication: Physical Representation of Information & the Relationship of Design, Computing and NC Devices
[3] Fabrication Studio Physical Design Reflection
3D 3D Modeling Parametric Computer Scripting Scanning Digitizing Modeling Program Visualization Fabrication 1 D - Text 2 D - Drawings 3 D - Renderings Animation 1 D - Text 2 D - Cutting 3 D - Building Assembly
3D 3D Modeling Parametric Computer Scripting Scanning Digitizing Modeling Program Visualization Fabrication 1 D - Text 2 D - Drawings 3 D - Renderings Animation 1 D - Text 2 D - Cutting 3 D - Building Assembly
COMPUTER NUMBERICALLY CONTROLLED DEVICES [ building devices ] [ subtraction devices ]
[ STUDIO DEVICES ] [ solid forms ] [ cutters ] a b c
[4] New Languages of Design Complex Designs
OUR WORLD IS COMPOSED OF EUCLIDIAN GEOMETRIES Repetition of building parts Means of Measurement Process of Construction NON EUCLIDIAN DESIGN No Repetition of building parts No Means of Measurement Process of Construction based on Self Assembled Parts
FABRICATION STUDIOS RP devices to start the process Self Assembled parts A variety of cutting and building devices
DESIGN FABRICATION [1] Physical Representation of Information [2] Paperless Design Studios [3] New Languages of Design