Course Code & Number
ARCH 434
Course Title
Parametric Design Thinking
Level
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 5 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
Senior
Type of Course:
Elective
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite:
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
An introduction to parametric design. Understanding computer-aided design’s theoretical background through its applicable models. Gaining familiarity to concepts like algorithm, parameter, topology and form. Descriptive exploration of architectural examples through parametric design tools. Generating variations of architectural examples via innovative techniques.
Course Learning Outcomes
1. systematize computational design processes regardless of formal qualities and scalar measures
2. familiarize with the concepts related to parametric design
3. constitute appropriate thinking methods for parametric design processes
4. envisage means of form making and method
5. identify computer-aided design and manufacturing machinery.