Blurring the Lines Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing in Contemporary Architecture

by Chaszar, André;

• ISBN13: 9780470868492
• ISBN10: 047086849X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-05-26
• Publisher: Academy Press

Summary

In architecture, the interface between CAD (computer-aided drawing tools) and CAM (computer-aided manufacturing tools) is a hot topic. For architects, it offers the opportunity to work in a totally new way and regain full control of the construction and manufacture of their buildings. This book consists primarily of essays and case studies explaining and demonstrating the state-of-the-art in CAD/CAM applications for buildings. It aims to highlight critical questions and assumptions underlying the use of computers in the design and production of buildings as well as provide practical advice to practitioners interested in realising such projects. Includes case studies to demonstrate how CAD/ CAM applications have been used in completed buildings A '¬ resource and reference'¬" section at the back of the book provides additional information and expertise Highlights critical questions and assumptions underlying the use of computers in the design and production of buildings Provides practical advice to practitioners

Author Biography

André Chaszar is an engineer with an independent practice in New York. He combines his commercial work with research into CAD-CAM applications. An Adjunct Assistant Professor of Architecture at Columbia University, he has a B Arch Eng from Pennsylvania State University and an MSc Arch (hon) from The Technical University of Budapest. A professional registered engineer in New York, he is also a registered architect in Hungary.

Table of Contents

Introduction Blurring the Lines
An exploration of current CAD/CAM techniques	6	(10)
André Chaszar
Architecture
Design at All Scales	16	(12)
Lars Hesselgren
Drawing in the Digital Age	28	(10)
Coren and William Sharples
Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse, JFK Airport, New York	32	(2)
Goren and William Sharpies
Camera Obscura, Greenport, New York	34	(2)
Goren and William Sharpies
The Porter House, New York	36	(26)
Coren and William Sharpies
Integrating Digital and Non-digital Design Work	38	(8)
Volker Mueller
Parametric Design, Associative Geometry	46	(8)
Mark Burry
Generative Design	54	(28)
Kristina Shea
Conference Hall, DZ Bank, Berlin	62	(8)
Tensho Takemori
Son-O-House, Son en Breugel, the Netherlands	70	(6)
André Chaszar
The Parametric Bridge' Selfridges, Birmingham, UK	76	(32)
Andrew Maher
Engineering
Engineering Form	82	(14)
Harald Kloft
Environmental Engineering Integrating computer simulation into the design process	96	(30)
André Chaszar, Nico Kienzl and Paul Stoller
Smeal College of Business, Pennsylvania State University	108	(2)
André Chaszar, Nico Kienzl and Paul Stoller
Haverford Lower School, Haverford, Pennsylvania	110	(4)
André Chaszar, Nico Kienzl and Paul Stoller
Wyckoff Starr Studios, Brooklyn, New York	114	(4)
André Chaszar, Nico Kienzl and Paui Stoller
Butterfield, Luton, UK	118	(2)
André Chaszar, Nico Kienzl and Paul Stoller
Crown Hall Refurbishment, IIT Chicago	120	(14)
André Chaszar, Nico Kienzl and Paul Stoller
Lighting Design CAD-based daylight simulation and analysis as a design support	126	(22)
Stefanie Reuss and Matthias Schuler
Gustav-Heinemann-Ufer, Cologne	134	(2)
Stefanie Reuss and Matthias Schuler
Tübingen Sporthalle, Tubingen, Germany	136	(2)
Stefanie Reuss and Matthias Schuler
Memorial for Holocaust Victims Sachsenhausen, Germany	138	(2)
Stefanie Reuss and Matthias Schuler
Museum of Tolerance, Jerusalem	140	(2)
Stefanie Reuss and Matthias Schuler
Swimming Hall, Westside Mall Complex, Bern	142	(2)
Stefanie Reuss and Matthias Schuler
Design School, Essen, Germany	144	(2)
Stefanie Reuss and Matthias Schuler
La Defense, Almere, the Netherlands	146	(22)
Stefanie Reuss and Matthias Schuler
Acoustical Engineering	148	(10)
Neill Woodger
Bridging the Gap with Collaborative Design Programs	158	(26)
André Chaszar
Paul Klee Museum, Bern	168	(4)
André Chaszar
'A Friendly Alien' — Kunsthaus Graz, Graz, Austria	172	(8)
Niels Jonkhans
BIX installation, Kunsthaus Graz, Graz, Austria	180	(16)
André Chaszar
Construction
CAD/CAM Applications in Hardware Design and Manufacture	184	(4)
Tim Eliassen
The Development of CAD/CAM in Fabric Structures and Beyond	188	(24)
Angus Palmer and Craig Schwitter
Manilow Residence, Wisconsin	196	(6)
Douglas Garofalo
Digital Housings	202	(6)
André Chaszar
The Chesa Futura, St Moritz	208
André Chaszar
Conclusion
CAD/CAM in the Business of Architecture, Engineering and Construction	212	(8)
André Chaszer and James Glymph
Notes	220	(1)
Bibliography	221	(1)
Acknowledgements	221	(1)
Biographies	222	(2)
Photocredits	224