JIAHE BIAN_Arch655 project1: JIAHE BIAN Arch655 Final Project

Basing on the model I built in project 1, more sliders are added to control the size and shape of the structure.

After that, I reorganized the grasshopper nodes and data structure to make the model works more efficiently.

1. Question 1

If the structure would be built in real projects, the sizes of the structure needed be changed depending on the space project can provide. In another word, the problem is how to make the structure fit into the space, if certain area of space is given?

For example, when the structure need to be built inside a circle area whose diameter is 150, how to adjust those sliders to make that happen.

Adjusting slider F can dramatically influence the overall shape of this structure. In order to solve this problem, I use genetic algorithm to calculate the best solution.

Top view is the best view to see the process of fitness.

2. Question 2

After deciding the overall shape, some panels will be installed onto the structure to protect people from sunshine in summer. But if all of the structure will be covered by panels, it is not only a waste of money, but also makes the pavilion look dull.

Using panels to cast shadow at where people always stay (the S shape) is efficient for keeping people away from direct sunshine.

But the positions of sun are variable, and it depends on the date and time. So a python node is used to calculate the position of sun and the light path which would light up the S shape in college station (30.6N).