BS770 DIGITAL FABRICATION TECHNIQUES IN ARCHITECTURE
| Course Code: | 8540770 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (2.00 - 2.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Building Science |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. ARZU SORGUÇ |
| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, it is first expected that:
Students will understand the close relation between CAD and CAM
Students will understand the concepts of precision and reliability
Students will gain awareness on the cutting edge design/ fabrication technologies
Students will further explore fabrication technologies.
Students will understand the role of CAM in realizing the complex forms
Course Content
Advanced use of computational models in the architectural design process, use of CAD/CAM in exploring new forms, structures, materials, new soft tools transforming the design process, ability to deal with complexity and precision of solid models, making of complex forms, understanding how the act of making (fabrication/manufacturing) by CAM determines the transition of CAD model from virtual (immaterial material) space to physical (material), customization of fabrication, exploration of various advance fabrication techniques to point out how these techniques effect the end product (from form to structure, from material to performance).
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course the successful students are expected to:
Be able to follow up state-of-art CAD/CAM technologies
Be able to choose proper fabrication technology for their design
Be able to choose proper material for the related CAM technology
Be experienced on cutting, milling, printing and molding technologies.
Be able to customize the design regarding to CAD/CAM technology