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The Digital in Architecture II
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:36:00
Abstract
Subject of the course is robotic fabrication in architecture. Through exercises, basic skills such as robotic control are being taught and applied to a small design and fabrication project. The course teaches how to develop a simple fabrication and material aware digital design process linked to a robotic fabrication procedure.
Objective
Students learn to use industrial robots such as the Universal Robot UR5 and understand basic principles of robotic control. At the end of the course, students are able to translate simple design ideas into robotic fabrication processes, which they can run independently. Furthermore students deepen their skills in Python and Grasshopper, which they have acquired in the course “The Digital in Architecture” (FS18).
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General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Registration & Places
- Max Places
- 12
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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The Digital in Architecture II
No course on 22.10. (seminar week) and 10th and 17th December 2020 (before final critics). Course room: HIB D, Foyer.
ITA Pool Introduction Event: Information on courses offered by the Institute ITA: 7.9.20, 10-11 h, HIB Open Space.
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1 h weekly |
| exercise |
The Digital in Architecture II (Exercise)
No course on 22.10. (seminar week) and 10th and 17th December (before final critics).
All exercises take place in the HIB D Foyer!
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2 h weekly |