Workflow: Grashopper, Rhino, Archicad
Channel: NYC Revit User Group
Date: 10/10/2018

Design Paradigm Shift: Visual Parametrics and their Application to BIM | Presented by Alexander Hughes, KURV Architecture

Hosted by Grohe America

Session Summary"The Design Paradigm Shift enabled by Visual Algorithmic Parametrics and its Application to Building Information Models".Learn to use Parametric Algorithms to identify rational constraints and approach problem solving in Design. Then learn howto use state of the art software tools best represent these ideas in your BIM model.AbstractGraphic programing interfaces such as McNeel's Grasshopper and ArchiCAD's BIM allow the rapid formulation of Algorithmicand Parametric solutions to be developed as custom tools for solving a myriad of Architectural problems. The powerfulcombination of their use and direct input into a Building Information Model platform allows for direct visualization ofAlgorithmic Designs into a language that others in the AEC world can easily process, share and understand. This is a keyparadigm shift in Architectural processes that affect design thinking and problem solving because instead of drawing asolution to a unique problem, you can now program a ratio, proportion, relationship (or frankly whatever you want) andcontinually apply it to a family of recurring problems. Furthermore, you can see the immediate results of your custom tool intoa 3D environment of graphic representation that serves as a shared language and common ground for all building designprofessionals. These custom tools and processes of this stated workflow will be applied to the problems encountered in bulkmassing of a building subject to the NYC Zoning Resolution. The Zoning Resolution, now in its 100th year, presents a seriesof stated relationships, ratios, rules and constraints. By attacking the problem of Zoning with these powerful tools, we canautomatically and dynamically control the mathematical groundwork of any Building Form, eliminate the guesswork behindthe formulation, and finally focus on the formal aspects of the building. This lecture is about the Design Paradigm Shiftenabled by Visual Algorithmic Parametrics and its Application to Building Information Models.

Fifteen Years of Experience in Professional Architectural Design and Construction - Five Years of Architectural Teaching Experience. Specializing in Advanced Architectural Design, 3D / Digital Visualization and Presentation.
Proficient in Parametric 3-D Modeling, Scripting, Rendering, as well as Computer Aided Design (CAD) & Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM).
Broadly Experienced in Conceptual Design, Design Development, CD Development, Project Management and Full Coordination and supervision of Architecture through to Final Stages of Construction.

Specialties: Specializing in Advanced Architectural Design, 3D / Digital Visualization and Presentation. Proficient in Parametric 3-D Modeling, Scripting, Rendering, as well as Computer Aided Design (CAD) - Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) - Building Information Modeling (BIM)

He received a Bachelor of Architecture from Universidad Finis Terra in
Santiago, Chile, a Diploma in Digital Design from Pontiﬁcia
Universidad Catolica de Chile, and a Master of Advanced Architectural
Design from Columbia University in the City of New York.

Alex Loyer Hughes is an AIA member and is licensed and registered in the states of New York, Connecticut, Florida and Washington D.C. and is an NCARB Certified Professional.