In today’s fast-moving life, there has been an increase in computer-aided design(CAD). To uphold that, many software tools have also been developed to design a more appealing architecture. Parametric architecture in India has been gaining popularity in recent years.
Parametric architecture is the process of element manipulation to design sophisticated and solidified complex geometric structures in various patterns governed by various constraints(Associative geometry). The geometry is governed by various laws/ theorems such as Newton’s law of motion, Pythagoras theorem, etc.
The main characteristics of parametric architecture involve adaptability, contextuality, presentability, integration involving complexity, accountability. Often termed curving architecture, it focuses on straight lines, sharp corners, hidden points and smooth curves.
Parametric Architecture:
The main facts about parametric architecture are as follows:
Acceleration of new/unique design ideas:
For a series of input parameters/values, various possible outcomes are obtained, and thus we can choose the best possible outcome that fits among many from every corner of the design structure.
For example, when you want to design a cricket stadium, the input parameters would be the area(length, breadth), capacity(number of people accommodation), the shape of the stadium(top view), budget estimation, etc.
Supported with complex design structure:
With the sophisticated cloud-based technology, it becomes easy to transfer data in a minimal amount of time to any end-user and results in multiple design teams. This includes multiple levels for programming, operating, and other units.
This method allows the user to end repetitive tasks by automating work that would otherwise consume more manpower and time.
A large amount of data utilization:
To build a full-fledged design architecture, raw data is required. Once the data accumulation is done, scrutinizing/filtering of the necessary data is carried out.
For example, to build a cricket stadium, the factors to be considered are:
# What is the overall capacity of the stadium?
# What will be the design/shape of the stadium?
# The number of staff quarters
# Calculation of stormwater rain
Breaking up of complex design structure into sub-fragments
After drafting the entire design and estimating the workforce, budget, time utilization, the various factors are broken down into smaller fragments, and allocation/delegation is done to start with the actual work.
Use of sophisticated technology to achieve various complex scenarios
The various tools/plugins used here are Kangaroo Physics(Structural Analysis), Karamba(Structural Analysis), Geco(Environmental Analysis), CATIA(Software Development Tool), FreeCAD(3D Design software).
Using the above tools/plugins, the design is adaptable to various environments and behaves accordingly.
Following aesthetics to target efficiency
The basic rules/guidelines are followed to be on the right track and achieve the required target with more efficiency.
This includes pitch preparation prior/post-match, Outfield areas, Quantity of grass, Dew on the match, Surface grooving, Quantity of soil, and its strength with respect to the cricket stadium.
Architecture is dynamic to adopt to “Smart Cities.”
The design and overall architecture is dynamic, which supports all sophisticated technologies, applicable in all weather conditions, amidst all the crowd in the stadium.
Conclusion:
The way of representing/approaching a design is easily understandable. The main advantages include reducing time consumption and increased understandability.
So let’s move ourselves to digitization and build more equipped applications with better architecture design.
