Abstract
The traditional need for coding to create parametric design has become quite obsolete with the advent of powerful visual programming languages for most becoming architects of the current young generation that are studying all around the world. Parametricism might become one of the standard skills for applicants seeking for a position at architectural design practices. It raises a question – how to implement the parametric knowledge into the workflow of a classical architectural designing approach, and rethinking the way we present these concepts at university level education of architecture. Additional knowledge of subjects is necessary, for example, about the structural integrity, material tolerance, fabrication optimization, sustainability issues etc. just to name the most frequent areas where lies the highest potential of making mistakes when these new systems are in use. Meanwhile the CAD/CAM paradigm that let architects design straight for fabrication brings new challenge for construction practice. Parametricism is an excellent platform of research for form finding, as there is very little amount of time needed to recreate significantly different design proposals by changing the variables, as soon as the bigger system of internal relations is set up.
Highlights
Architecture is being one of the slowest forms of art if we consider the time since the early designs are adapted, technically elaborated and proliferated, and built
This article reviews a scenario of teaching parametricism for generation of architects in university degree level education curriculum from the point of view of parametricism being a creative tool in architecture
In 21st century architectural education it is not about learning one or another particular software but rather about understanding what can be or needs to be done, followed by finding ways to create the appropriate custom tools for solving the problem. It has to be backed with intelligent theoretical knowledge of applying CAD/CAM technologies as creative tools to elaborate complex design issues
Summary
Architecture is being one of the slowest forms of art if we consider the time since the early designs are adapted, technically elaborated and proliferated, and built. Architectural projects involve spending significant amount of material resources and energy in order to be built, and it is the responsibility of an architect to make good quality of design that is innovative and contemporary. Research in architecture and the design disciplines must involve experimental design and prototyping, including prototype testing (Schumacher, 2012). The discipline of architecture is stagnating and basically recompiling and reinventing the previous experiences based on their success and failure. To understand the significance of parametric architecture that has been emerging since last two decades, we have to look and understand the technological background that has brought it to us, both from the aspect of academia and its practical application. This article reviews a scenario of teaching parametricism for generation of architects in university degree level education curriculum from the point of view of parametricism being a creative tool in architecture
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