Aspects of Parametric Architectural Design in the Context of Graph Theory and Coordinate System Transformations

Abstract

In this thesis work I examined parametric architecture and its applications on numerous ways. During this research I got an overall view about of this branch of architecture and I used this knowledge not only in further research but in design tasks and in education too. Because of this my research is widespread in the field of parametric architectural design. I researched and classified the parametric design tools and I also assigned its connections to traditional architectural design. I created a plug-in for Grasshopper, the parametric software I primarily use, which contains coordinate system transformation tools partly based on another similar tool, Formex Algebra. I also added more tools based on the specifications of parametric design. With these tools I created numerous domes and tested their statical behavior, and analyzed it compared to their graph characteristics. I teach parametric design for architecture students for five years. During this time, I researched and experimented how to teach this subject on an interesting and comprehensive way. I also included in this thesis work some designs I made with parametric tools, which are connected to my research. These works represent the advantages and applications of parametric design well.