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2024 | OriginalPaper | Chapter

Designing with the Chain

Authors : Stefano Converso, Lorenzo Pirone

Published in: Architecture and Design for Industry 4.0

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

The chapter 'Designing with the Chain' introduces a mechanical approach into architecture, drawing parallels with the digital innovation discourse. It discusses the evolution of BIM software and its limitations in representing tectonics and materiality. The text explores the shift from representational models to mechanical environments, highlighting the importance of geometry definition and the emergence of wireframe aesthetics. It also delves into the concept of 'generative design' and its impact on architectural geometry. The chapter concludes by examining case studies that demonstrate the potential of mechanical models in architectural design, emphasizing the tension between the whole and its parts.
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Metadata
Title
Designing with the Chain
Authors
Stefano Converso
Lorenzo Pirone
Copyright Year
2024
Book
Architecture and Design for Industry 4.0

Print ISBN: 978-3-031-36921-6

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-031-36922-3

Copyright Year: 2024

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-36922-3_5

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