Introduction to Design Computing

Model of a writer's cabin.

Model of a writer's cabin on the Concord River. (Image courtesy of Student 2; see the projects section for this and other student designs.)

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MIT Course Number

4.500

As Taught In

Fall 2008

Level

Undergraduate

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Course Description

Course Features

Course Description

This course will introduce students to architectural design and computation through the use of computer modeling, rendering and digital fabrication. The course focuses on teaching architectural design with CAD drawing, 3-D modeling, rendering and rapid prototyping. Students will be required to build computer models that will lead to a full package of architectural explorations with computers. Each semester we will explore the design process of a particular building type and building material.

The course also investigates a few design processes of selected architects. The course is critical of design principles and building production methods. Student assignments are graded based on the quality of design, representation and constructability. Great design input is always encouraged.

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Lawrence Sass. 4.500 Introduction to Design Computing. Fall 2008. Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MIT OpenCourseWare, https://ocw.mit.edu. License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA.


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