Parametric Design: An Implementation of Bentley Systems Generative Components

Architecture;Parametric;Design;Architecture;Programming;Generative Components;CATIA

Cichy, Mark Andrew

University of Waterloo

关键词: Architecture;    Parametric;    Design;    Architecture;    Programming;    Generative Components;    CATIA;   

Others  :  https://uwspace.uwaterloo.ca/bitstream/10012/2866/1/mcichy2006.pdf

瑞士|英语

来源: UWSPACE Waterloo Institutional Repository

【 摘 要 】

This thesis addresses the need for flexible parametric design tools. It focuses on theimplementation of a particular tool, Bentley Systems;; Generative Components, by exploringfeatures, strengths and weaknesses, and how features can be implemented in design.An exposition of Generative Components is introduced to bridge the gap between thepotential and existing power of parametric tools. Through a case study of the Bahá;;í Templefor South America this thesis explores the implementation of Generative Components. Theexposition argues for the validity of parametric research, specifically its ability to streamlineand enhance an architectural design process.

The topic of parametric design is further documented in a survey submitted to researchersand developers in the field of parametric research and design. The purpose of thisdocumentation is to place the progression of parametric tools within the context of currentdevelopment, initiating an open-ended discussion focusing on future research.

This thesis adds to the current development of parametric technology by making particularcontributions to tools within the realm of parametric research. Primary contributionsinclude array seeking scripts that search for and replace or duplicate objects, routines fornesting functions within scripts, ideological workflow development and conceptual trainingthrough practical application.