Enhancing parametric design through non-manifold topology

Jabi, Wassim, Soe, Shwe, Theobald, Peter, Aish, Robert and Lannon, Simon Charles 2017. Enhancing parametric design through non-manifold topology. Design Studies 52 , pp. 96-114. 10.1016/j.destud.2017.04.003

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Abstract

This paper aims to build a theoretical foundation for parametric design thinking by exploring its cognitive roots, unfolding its basic tenets, expanding its definition through new concepts, and exemplifying its potential through a use- case scenario. The paper focuses on a specific type of topological parameter, called non-manifold topology as a novel approach to thinking about designing cellular spaces and voids. The approach is illustrated within the context of additive manufacturing of non-conformal cellular structures. The paper concludes that parametric design thinking that omits a definition of topological relationships risks brittleness and failure in later design stages while a consideration of topology can create enhanced and smarter solutions as it can modify parameters based on an accommodation of the design context.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Architecture Engineering
Subjects:	N Fine Arts > NA Architecture T Technology > TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
Uncontrolled Keywords:	digital design, parametric design, computational models, modelling, non-manifold topology
Publisher:	Elsevier
ISSN:	0142-694X
Funders:	The Leverhulme Trust
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	6 April 2017
Date of Acceptance:	6 April 2017
Last Modified:	31 Jan 2020 03:59
URI:	http://orca-mwe.cf.ac.uk/id/eprint/100593

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