Understanding the Role of Rhino as a Parametric Tool in Designing Architectural Built-Forms

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10.2991/978-94-6463-136-4_18How to use a DOI?

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Parametric Architecture; Parametric Tools; Parametric Design Process; Rhinoceros; Plug-ins; Digital Tools

Abstract

In recent years, the term ‘parametric architecture’ has widened the horizons of architects and designers by creating some remarkable structures with complex geometries and optimum functionality. Parametric Architecture is a prototype that uses algorithmic design processes and parameters to create multiple design options. This type of architecture relies heavily on parametric tools for support to design responsive structures with a variety of visual, material, and structural aspects. This research aims at understanding the role of Rhino as a parametric tool in designing built forms. Rhino is part of a broader software ecosystem which includes various plug-ins with multiple uses. This research will provide an overview of use of Rhino and its plug-ins in the design process and its pros and cons as a tool will be outlined. The research method adopted is case study based. A comparative analysis of three parametric built forms will be conducted, of which two will be at the Asian level followed by one in the Indian context, to understand the differences, scopes, advantages, and challenges. At what stage and how efficiently did these buildings used Rhino and its plug-ins will be analyzed. The scope is limited to Rhino as a parametric software and architectural built forms specifically focusing on public buildings. The end goal of this research is to provide a complete guide for designing parametric built forms with the help of Rhino as a tool, to understand the significance of Rhino as a tool and analyze its future scope.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Nikita Mohol
AU  - Avanti Bambawale
PY  - 2023
DA  - 2023/05/01
TI  - Understanding the Role of Rhino as a Parametric Tool in Designing Architectural Built-Forms
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Applications of Machine Intelligence and Data Analytics (ICAMIDA 2022)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 167
EP  - 187
SN  - 2352-538X
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-136-4_18
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-136-4_18
ID  - Mohol2023
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