Computational Fabrication

This course investigates a conceptual framework for architecture, which positions digital manufacturing as an integral part of the computational design process. This framework places assembly (putting together discrete elements) as the main generative driver for computation to bridge the gap between design and making. It requires breaking a building down into sub-assemblies and developing custom tools and assembly procedures to manufacture them. Moreover, it necessitates the implementation of custom algorithms, data structures, and digital workflows to generate, store, and seamlessly transfer design data to robotic assembly routines.