#metatool

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Playing with drawing tools my students and I dream up together. #metatool (at Columbia GSAPP) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp5G0PeF0wGGsZ4TSSywFuGyWxtDMd4qk3Ylcc0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=99lr7xlyepq0

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Grasshopper contributor file Grasshopper master/server file

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METATOOL: Stream

Round 2 : Structure

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Tao Yu / Matthew Kennedy / Zixiao Ji / Sonia Turk

Concept: To create a workflow that effectively accommodates input from each designer. The initial idea was to take four independent ideas and to average them out into one final form. However, this workflow involves less collaboration and influence, creating a final form with less intent. Our metatool workflow begins to average and combine ideas at the scale of two designers at a time. This allows for the input and influence from every designer during the process.

Reflection: This workflow allows for even input from each designer. However, if working independently, the designer who ultimately averages the forms has the most power when creating the final form, as they have the ability to manipulate the “weight factor” when averaging the curves. This weight factor, is where subjectivity enters the design process and could require further collaboration between designers.

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Began the process with a curve representing the footprint of the building form, ended with 2 different form iterations and resulting building with floor plates.

Problems and potential areas to fix within the process:

1) Each change creates a new data key - is there a way to consolidate the number of data keys for a more clear design process?

2) How to seamlessly pass on the resulting form with the grasshopper script that was used to create the form? Creates opportunity for the expansion of the grasshopper script and the change in parameters. 

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Pavilion Maker

(Two full sized gifs links below)

The tool assists in the process of designing an organic shaped open-air pavilion by giving instant visual and statistical feedback.

 The tool takes three curves as inputs and generates a structural system with steel ribs and triangular panels. The panels are color-coded according to the deviation from the original smooth surface. The volume of steel used is calculated.

 The tool desires the designer to refine the geometry where there is more undesired deviation, and adjust the level of precision based on visual outcome and cost of steel.

Rhino

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Full Sized Gifs 1 2

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3D Matrix Shortest Walk

The concept of this tool is to create a shortest path in a 3D matrix, and also the path will bypass the obstructions. The 3D matrix a the simulation of traffic space which means corridors and escalators or elevators, and the objects play the role of obstructions as there are rooms or walls in space. This tool is aiming to improve the efficiency of people’s movement in space.