Description
Structure is often thought of as Reason materialized and demonstrated. A structure is not a reason, but a way of coordinating intensities and forces. It is like an organism. In this course we will develop our own series of structural species using advanced computational tools. Students will develop their own conclusions as to the aesthetic, spatial, and material features. In addition to short research assignments using genetic algorithms and other analytical tools, the seminar will discuss the range of recent architectural advances made possible structural novelty. This opens up an interesting opportunity for research: on the one hand to explore the question of rigorous systems and on the other develop innovative spatial and aesthetic effects. The course is intended to introduce the student to explorations of structural morphology as a compliment to their architectural and theoretical research. The course introduces the students to methods of research and at the same time provide