Abstract
The research described in this paper combines simple fast analysis and optimisation routines with in-house subdivision surface based parametric modelling software. The aim is to demonstrate a new collaborative environment in which engineers and architects can work closely together, and get instant feedback on the effects of design decisions in terms of structural and environmental
performance. A real-life case study project, the design of an ETFE cushion-clad dome structure as an extension to the Aarhus Botanical Garden in Denmark, is used to demonstrate the benefits of adopting a subdivision surface based concurrent design approach in the construction industry.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - Apr 2011 |
| Event | 2011 IASS Annual Symposium: IABSE-IASS 2011: Taller, Longer, Lighter - London, UK United Kingdom Duration: 20 Sept 2011 → 23 Sept 2011 |
Conference
| Conference | 2011 IASS Annual Symposium: IABSE-IASS 2011: Taller, Longer, Lighter |
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| Country/Territory | UK United Kingdom |
| City | London |
| Period | 20/09/11 → 23/09/11 |