Asterios Agkathidis Livres

This book explores experimental design methodologies in architecture and their academic applications. It features theoretical insights from guest essayists alongside numerous conceptual design examples, reflecting a holistic approach. The studies originated from a two-day workshop in 2006 with architecture students at the Technical University of Darmstadt, where functional specifications and local context were not factored in due to time constraints. The resulting models represent organizational systems developed through diagrammatic thinking, capable of illustrating processed data and strategies. The teaching concept encouraged a departure from conventional methods, fostering innovative solutions during the design process. Emphasis was placed on developing novel spatial modules aligned with material and structural considerations. Various design techniques were employed to create integrative spatial concepts, with geometry playing a vital role. Subsequent studies involved following specific rules, translating them into diagrams, and crucially, using physical models. The choice of materials significantly influenced geometrical possibilities and spatial qualities, highlighting the importance of materiality. This methodology champions the necessity of physical models in a digital age, allowing architects to explore unexpected spatialities that emerge organically. Ultimately, the design process is framed as a conscious and ambitio

New title in the succesfull folding architecture series. Ties in with fast growing interest in rapid prototyping.

This is a new title in the successful Architecture and Design Experiments Series edited by the author of Modular Structures in design and architecture and Digital Manufacturing in design and architecture. Computational Architecture showcases many form studies using digital tools and techniques like twisting, lofting, triangulating, drilling, knotting and framing. These techniques are used systematically to explore spatial, structural and geometrical conditions, leading to the emergence of abstract prototypes. As a second step each prototype is used to generate architectural solutions, enriched with data from site analysis and specific building programs.

This book examines morphogenetic processes based on a combination of digital and analogue modeling and manufacturing techniques. These modules can in many cases be translated into architectural designs. They show an exciting new avenues in educational motivation, using a systematic architectural approach as well as an understanding of complex geometries.

Generating form is the fundamental aspects of architectural education and practice. Using 12 architectural projects, this book explores how generative design processes can integrate digital as well as physical design tools and techniques to produce innovative forms that cohere with structural and material principles, performance and context.

Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are currently making a dynamic appearance in the architectural realm. Social media are being bombarded by word-to-image/image-to-image/word-to-3D/image-to-3D illustrations of fictive buildings generated by 2D or 3D AI algorithms. However, these 'designs', while visually appealing, have initiated a debate about their substance and the impact they have on conventional design methods. This book investigates the integration of generative AI-assisted methods into architectural design education and practice, its influence on design aesthetics, and its potential to enhance creativity and critical thinking in the architectural community. The book highlights the advantages and challenges of the utilisation of AI image generator tools in the architectural design process. It includes 10-12 hands-on case studies on how AI can contribute to a creative design process as well as handbook instructions on how to utilise AI in order to achieve the required results.

From leaves to liquids, caves to crystal formations, nature has always been a major source of inspiration for architects. This book examines how nature can act as a precedent for design solutions through twelve case studies. Packed with computer drawings, sketches, models, and photographs, this will be an ideal resource of ideas for students in their studio work, as well as for practicing architects.