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3.2 Testing Ground GC
In the fifth week we conduct an intensive Generative Components exercise that will employ the current project data, and practice a finite set of tools within the software package. We work on the basis of the Testing Grounds (3.1) that have been informed by both, the site study and the library organizations.
[Site Mesh] = 2D mesh informed by site data
[Testing Ground] = Bent surface informed by site data and organization
[Cell] = Triangle (2D), element of Site Mesh or Testing Ground
[Component] = Spatial unit (3D)
The Testing Ground lays out geometric requirements for a Component system, which is continuously adjusted to be more responsive and fit to perform on the Ground. Each cell changes in scale and angle (triangle) [or it changes in number of points, scale and angle (voronoi polygon)] These parameters define the System's spectrum of change, from the local unit upward (neighboring conditions, global behavior). Simple Ground Rules define how the System components adjust to the cells of the Testing Ground. The ground rules are developed in GC, and they are immediately tested 'on the Ground' (paper).
3.2.1 Test Component
GC: Create a simple Generative Component on the basis of a triangular cell (input shape). Incorporate a relationship between the parameters of the input shape and the component’s third dimension, as well as its openness (aperture.) Print out variations of the component geometry (ortho wireframe) and its nodal network (symbolic view.) Articulate the component's geometric dependencies. Feature name: mc_studentfirstname_01x
3.2.2 Mesh GC
Rhino/GC: Import two point clouds from the two Rhino meshes selected for (3.1.) to GC and re-generate two separate shape (triangle) meshes. Follow the procedure via excelRange as described in "Rhino to GC : excelRange". Note that you can skip step 4 and 5 as the point cloud is derived from the site mesh.
GC: Populate Mesh GC by placing the new feature mc_studentfirstname_01x (3.2.1) onto the two flat meshes you just imported. Study the component's continuous variation, and adjust its parameters. Compare the two tectonic surfaces.
Paper: Build a sample region in paper. Bend the field and test its performance.
3.2.3 Ground GC
Rhino/GC: Revisit your Mesh Matrix and identify the generating Site Curves of the selected meshes. Follow the procedure via excelRange to import the respective points into GC. Use the imported points to generate a Bsplinesurface(s). The Bsplinesurfaces correspond to the nurb surfaces in your Mesh Matrix. Move the points in the third dimension and observe the curved surface. Identify the related curves within the paper models (3.1) and adjust the curves accordingly. Testing Grounds GC emerges. Populate Testing Ground GC with an improved component (mc_studentfirstname_02x). Build a sample region in paper, and test its performance.
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