The research focused on parasitic relationships. The research tools of the study were mapping and an examination of the symbiotic relationships, cloning strategies from nature and implementing them on a series of physical models. A Series, which was translated later on to conclusions that led to usuable spatial tools. These tools have been tested on the urban environment. A Stage that allowed the development of a language, and the defenition of the parasitic form.

The modern city becomes overcrowded, a condition that requires utilization of the potential lost volumes and spaces existing in the urban tissue. Spaces that generate an opportunity through which a parasitic relationship can grow and develop between the pre existing building and the new building and between man and building.

The purpose of the project is to present a concept that derives from a sptial starting point. A concept th allows the creation of a new urban layer and spatial interaction between different public housing buildings and its users.

* Made with Revit and ParaCloud GEM

Learn how to create an origami style folds for fabrication with ParaCloud GEM and Pepakura. Apply a simple pattern sequence to any design surface and instant shop drawing for flat bed fabrication.

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Applying this method to various rooms results in a new customized lamp that adapts its form and function to a specific room. With the Parametric Light each room can be optimally illuminated with only one lamp body.

Example 1: Long room with small objects in relation to the room size. The lamp shape is regular and the reflectors focus the light evenly.

Example2: Room with large objects in relation to the room size and a deviation from the rectangular floor layout. The lamp shape is irregular. The reflectors focus the light NOT to the large objects but direct it to the open spaces.

Example3: Room with one large object in the center of the room. The shape of the lamp is bulged in the middle such that most light sources point to the edges of the room.

Light fixture in Details:

Using ParaCloud Modeler Ribs System, a set of shop drawing is automatically generated for fast and accurate manufacturing of the louvers.

For more information contact Hans-Georg Liemke (hliemke@yahoo.com)

Hans-Georg Liemke was born in Germany. After studying mechanical engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Stanford University he worked at Plynetics Corporation, one of the pioneers of the rapid prototyping industry. Later he designed consumer goods at the Boston and San Francisco offices of Design Continuum, an international product design consultancy. Today he is managing director at a mid-size mechanical engineering firm in Germany.

We will present ParaCloud GEM 2010, a simple yet powerful generative modeing software working together with SketchUp, Rhino, Max, Maya and more.

Learn how to generate a random facade paneling system. This example is using Rhino and ParaCloud GEM.

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Learn how to develop and control a performative skin based on target points. This example is using SketchUp and ParaCloud GEM.

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ParaCloud is happy to announce a special offer for new users. If you are interested in generative design, you can get started in just a few hours of training. This offer is limited until the end of June 2010, for the first 50 users.

ParaCloud offers special quick start workshop for new users purchasing a commercial license of GEM. We’ll review the main features of ParaCloud GEM 2010, and discuss generative modeling processes.

GEM is very easy to learn, in just a few hours you’ll be up to speed with the latest in Generative Design - with NO SCRIPTING of any kind (not even spaghetti wiring….)

The workshop free when purchasing a commercial license of GEM ($550). The workshop is delivered by Dr. Eyal Nir, founder of ParaCloud, in 2 sessions, scheduled according to availability.

Purchase your license here: Online Store

Contact us for additional information: info@paracloud.com

Learn how to develop 3D joineries using GEM components. This example is using SketchUp and Rhino with ParaCloud GEM.

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Learn how to create models for Google Earth with ParaCloud GEM and SketchUp. This example shows a design exercise developing a twister urban sculptor.

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Learn how to create a chamfered frames system for fast fabrication of 3D surfaces with ParaCloud GEM. We use Pepakura for unfolding the frames and creating shop drawings for laser cutting or 2D CNC. This example is using SketchUp 7 (free edition), and can be applied to any CAD supporting OBJ, DXF, STL or Collada.

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