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Arc233, Introduction to Digital Fabrication

Project: Digital Kerfing Processes

Students: Alina Sebastian, Dania Al Darra

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Outcomes:

These projects work with patterning, material, light quality, and 1:1 prototyping with kerfing.  Projects start with paper prototypes and then move up in size and scale, these projects ultimately are made from flat sheets using 400-watt lasers and 60-watt lasers. Structural stability, aesthetic quality, form as a result of consequence, design decisions, and manufacturing ability are part of the overall pedagogical agenda. 

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Introduces the concepts, tools, and methods used in digital fabrication practices. Covers the fundamental skills necessary for exploring the role of digital fabrication tools in architecture. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to: 

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1. Utilize basic fabrication methodologies to generate material assemblies.

2. Plan and implement a workflow for translating digital information into 3- dimensional physical construction. 

3. Employ fundamental techniques of computer-aided design, digital modeling, and digital fabrication to develop and communicate design ideas. 

4. Engage in critical self-reflection in order to evaluate the design process and its results.