Workshop 2a Arch 200c 2014 Fall
Course	Arch 200c
Date	2014/09/23
Learning Objectives	A broad-reaching discussion of the instrumentality of digital modeling starting with a discussion of NURBS representation. Moving from foundations to applications, we next present a number of common approaches to producing three-dimensional forms that span multiple softwares and platforms.
Agenda	Practical NURBS (45 m) Approaches to Digital Modeling (60 m) Take-Home Exercise (15 m)
Uses Tool(s)

Practical NURBS

A broad-strokes overview of NURBS geometry, including its history, technical definition, and common applications.

Rhino I: Three Approaches to Digital Modeling

Here we present three general approaches to digital modeling - Extrusion , Solid Body , and Wireframe - discussing dominant approaches, typical applications, and common tools inherent to each. The three approaches discussed here are not meant to be exhaustive, but rather to serve as a guide to the novice user of 3d software and as an illustration of the interrelationship of tools and methods.

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Analogous 2013 Session

The above content roughly corresponds with this class session from last year.

3d Massing Models : 3 Different Ways

This workflow will showcase three different modeling strategies for creating abstract models exhibiting double negative space. These three different methods cater to different surfaces tools in Rhino as well as different formal and spatial strategies. One method focuses on using solid geometry, one method focuses on created curvy lofted forms and the last one focuses on creating extruded volumes from existing linework.