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Abstract

This paper reports on research undertaken during preparation of a competition entry for a new roof structure at Zurich International Airport. Using MicroStation Generative Components and Maya dynamic scripting (MEL), the structure attempts to address traditional modernist concepts of openness, lightness and legibility of the flow of forces, whilst utilising parametric design to generate a randomised space frame structure. The resulting roof is presented as an architectural proposal in its physical context. Furthermore, the paper suggests the introduction of threshold levels and selective form finding routines within the script, which, if combined with rapid prototyping techniques for instant evaluation and mutation purposes, explore the possibility of a widened conceptual approach towards structural design.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Additional Information:	This paper reports on research undertaken during preparation of a competition entry for a new roof structure at Zurich International Airport. Using MicroStation Generative Components and Maya dynamic scripting (MEL), the structure attempts to address traditional modernist concepts of openness, lightness and legibility of the flow of forces, whilst utilising parametric design to generate a randomised space frame structure. The resulting roof is presented as an architectural proposal in its physical context. Furthermore, the paper suggests the introduction of threshold levels and selective form finding routines within the script, which, if combined with rapid prototyping techniques for instant evaluation and mutation purposes, explore the possibility of a widened conceptual approach towards structural design.
Keywords:	space grids, tensegrity, generative components, maya dynamics, form finding, membrane construction, rapid prototyping, architecture of non-simultaneous events
Subjects:	K Architecture, Building and Planning > K110 Architectural Design Theory K Architecture, Building and Planning > K210 Building Technology K Architecture, Building and Planning > K100 Architecture K Architecture, Building and Planning > K130 Architectural Technology
Divisions:	College of Arts > Faculty of Art, Architecture & Design > Lincoln School of Architecture
Depositing User:	Jill Partridge
Date Deposited:	11 Oct 2007
Last Modified:	13 Mar 2013 08:26
URI:	http://eprints.lincoln.ac.uk/id/eprint/1346

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