Geometry of architectural freeform structures

ABSTRACT

Complex freeform structures are one of the most striking trends in contemporary architecture. This direction has been pioneered by architects such as F. Gehry, who exploit digital technology originally developed for the automotive and airplane industry for architectural design and construction. This is not a simple task at all, since the architectural application differs from the original target industries in many ways, including aesthetics, statics, scale and manufacturing technologies.

INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  I. Computing Methodologies
  I.3 COMPUTER GRAPHICS
      I.3.5 Computational Geometry and Object Modeling

Additional Classification:
  F. Theory of Computation
  F.2 ANALYSIS OF ALGORITHMS AND PROBLEM COMPLEXITY
      F.2.2 Nonnumerical Algorithms and Problems
          Subjects: Geometrical problems and computations

  I. Computing Methodologies
  I.3 COMPUTER GRAPHICS
      I.3.8 Applications

  J. Computer Applications
  J.2 PHYSICAL SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING

General Terms:
Algorithms, Design, Theory