PROJECT ABSTRACT

Non-Stop Optimization was developed as the final project for the Computational Design Seminar at IAAC.

Students were tasked to create an optimized parametric tower with an integrated responsive façade using the components introduced throughout the course.

In Non-Stop Optimization, the façade contains triangular panels which would open and shut around a central rotating axis depending on its exposure to sun. At high-sun exposure, the panels shut, whereas in lower-sun exposure the panels open, creating a more comfortable internal environment.

DESIGN STRATEGY FOR TOWER: PSEUDO CODE

• Create perpendicular frames along polyline
• Use Frames to create rectangles
• Alter the distance between a point on the polyline and the center of the rectangle
• Remap numbers according to a new domain
• Scale NU
• Rotate each rectangle using series
• Loft Curves
• Optimise Footprint using Galapagos
• Optimise Volume using Galapago

BUILDING OPTIMIZATION

DESIGN STRATEGY FOR FAÇADE: PSEUDO CODE

• TriRemesh the surface
• Use Weaverbird Mesh Window to create windows
• Use Weaverbird Picture frames to create frames
• Explode mesh
• Create axis of rotation on every triangle
• Use angle between a vector on a triangle facing towards the attractor and the face normal to calculate the angle of rotation
• Use distance between attractor point and the facade panels to create a scenario where panels only move if the distance is smaller than a certain amount to control movement of panels

FINAL RESULT

Non-Stop Optimization is a project of IAAC, Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia at Master in Advanced Architecture in 2021/2022 by: Students: Charicleia Iordanou, Muhammad Taimur Mian; Faculty: David Andrés Lèon; Faculty Assistant: Ashkan Foroughi; Student Assistants: Uri Lewis Torres, Laukik Lad.