• Cotutela con mondo esterno

The teaching is part of the Politecnico di Milano's initiative to develop "digi skills". It aims to make the student aware of the potential of the technical instrumentation available today for parametric modeling with reference to the architectural-constructive field of application.

The student will be able to:
- know the rules and techniques of digital and algorithmic modeling
- know the rules and techniques of topological structural analysis and optimization
- acquire skills in parametric and computational modelling
- apply the acquired knowledge to model and optimize forms

The course provides an effective mastery of the most advanced digital modeling techniques, deepening the methodologies of algorithmic and parametric modeling with particular reference to architecture. The course is divided into 4 parts and focuses on the main tools for the generation and control of complex geometries.

- Digital modeling with Rhinoceros
Intensive study session on the main NURBS modeling techniques with Rhinoceros, acquired through lectures and development of paradigmatic case studies

- Algorithm modeling with Grasshopper

Gradual learning path of the Grasshopper software, from the presentation of the main features of the interface and its working environment to the basic principles of form generation through algorithms. The lessons deepe the study of mathematical sequences, conditional logics, data structures, patterns, mesh modeling.

- Environmental analysis and geometric optimization of architectural shell

Study session dedicated to the optimization of architectural shells and the use of Grasshopper in synergy with environmental analysis software and physical simulation. The objective is the geometric optimization of the casings and the generation of the form as a result of environmental inputs.

-Analysis and structural optimization.

Deepen of the strategies and the main techniques of analysis and topological structural optimization through the use of the Kangaroo physical engine integrated with structural analysis plugins such as Millipede and Karamba. 

Bachelor's degree in the classes provided for admission to the Master's degree.

The student must demonstrate, during his/her participation in the course and through the in itinere tests, of:

- knowing the rules and techniques of digital and algorithmic modeling

- knowing the rules and techniques of topological structural analysis and optimization

- knowing how to apply the skills acquired in parametric and computational modeling

- knowing how to apply the acquired knowledge to shape and optimize forms

The evaluation will only be positive against
- 80% of presences (max 3 absences including those justified for study reasons)
- two positive tests carried out or recovered in class exclusively during the lesson calendar
- enrolment for credit validation on the first date indicated by the teacher at the end of the course