48-775 Architectural Interfaces: Virtual Platforms for Intuitive Fabrication

9 units, Carnegie Mellon University

The role of technological tools in architecture ranges from generating complex forms to calculating material efficiency and structural performance. As these tools are maturing, more holistic approaches are needed to creatively explore how these tools might respond to pressing social, economic and cultural issues. This course will focus on architectural strategies to explore technologies potential to democratize aspects of design and fabrication, encourage user engagement, and stimulate human creativity and personal expression. Students will investigate innovative ways of using digital tools, such as ARVR, UI platforms, and robotic arms, in order to create collaborative platforms for designing and fabricating unique personal spaces.

Prerequisites: none listed

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