48-065 Architectural Rapid Prototyping for Non-Architects

9 units, Carnegie Mellon University

The continuing development of rapid prototyping technologies has expanded the range of applicationsand their accessibility. The ubiquity of the three dimensional printer is only a matter of time todays availability of the desktop 3D printer has made it conceivable that they will soon become as common as their twodimensional counterparts. This course will test the current capabilities of the desktop 3D printer, and explore the ways in which it can be used to develop architectural massings and details. Through the iterative process, we will test your original designs at a number of scales, from site context to the building to the component. While there is no prerequisite for this course per se, it is expected that students understand the basic fundamentals of architectural drawing conventions plans, sections, elevations, andor are conversant in 3D modeling programs Sketchup, Revit, Rhino, etc. Preference will be given to those intending to graduate with a minor in Architecture.

Prerequisites: none listed

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