The Future of Structures: Modelling Intelligent Infinite Sponge Polyhedral Surfaces
- DANIEL BURT
- Aug 17, 2017
- 1 min read
Opening Lecture at BIM Quebec conference (30 March 2017)
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OPENING SLIDE
What you see here as a complete free-form extravaganza is in-fact an Infinite Sponge Polyhedral Surface. It is a type of surface that geometrically is clearly defined and precise, because it is a multiplication of a core Revit family unit made from a single extruded element. in this case by Sweep Blend extrusion of two identical profiles. it means that it is regular, repetitive and modular, suitable for mass production. Unlike freeform surfaces, or even minimal surfaces that have regular edges but almost impossible to construct without a mold because they are very complex mathematically.
From a BIM perspective, as a family based elements, these surfaces can be scheduled, evaluated for costs and transform their appearances just by manipulating the core family design and properties.
The second image is from a distance where it is very clear how regular and repetitive it is.
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