Using the computer to design objects by modeling their components with real-world behaviors and attributes. Typically specialized for either mechanical design or building design, a parametric modeler ...

Parametric features are becoming more common in FEA packages. The key benefit of parametric features is that they let users see the effects of design changes quickly. With adequate planning, users can ...

How construction data is reshaping architectural design. The disconnect between what architects envision and what actually gets built is narrowing, thanks to a shift in how construction knowledge ...

When building one-off projects, it’s common to draw up a plan on a sheet of paper or in CAD, or even wing it and hope for the best outcome without any formal plans. Each of these design philosophies ...

The way urban areas are designed could impact cardiometabolic health. However, findings in this research area are often abstract, which restricts their implementation in urban design practice. To ...

This workshop is a two-day intensive parametric design workshop by Studio Mode / modeLab to be held in Brooklyn during the weekend of April 07-08, 2012. In a fast-paced and hands-on learning ...

This technical FAQ examines three modeling gaps identified in engineering literature and outlines algorithmic methods to address them.