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063-0606-00L 3 Credits MSC D-ARCH

Computational Structural Design II

Examiners: Dr. Mariana Popescu
This core course (ends with «00L») can only be passed once! Please check this before signing up. This course replaces the former course "Structural Design VI". ITA Pool information event on the offered courses: 10.2.2021, 10-11 h, ONLINE, VideoZoom Link:
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:55:16

Abstract

This course teaches structural design opportunities through the use of computational tools and strongly informed by (digital)fabrication techniques.

Objective

- development of algorithmic thinking - understanding of principles of design for fabrication - knowledge of basic/medium Python scripting - introduction to COMPAS framework data structures and algorithms - fabrication aware constrained form-finding

Content

The course lays a strong computational foundation that gives students the confidence to use python coding for design. This fundamental knowledge is subsequently used in design-oriented exercises focusing on form-finding and the design of efficient structural forms informed by fabrication constraints. The course explores a variety of structural design options showcased through research methods used in realized construction projects (e.g. Nest HiLo and the Armadillo vault).

Resources

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes
IMPORTANT: Students need to be available 30 minutes before the oral exam starts (= preparation time).All over exam time is 60 minutes.

Registration & Places

Max Places
60

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Computational Structural Design II
No course on 25.3. (seminar week) 8.4. (Easter Holiday) as well as all public holidays and in the last two weeks before the final critiques. This course replaces the former course "Structural Design VI".
  • Thu 15:45-18:30 (HCI G 7)
3 h weekly

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