Generative Landscape Architecture
Brendan Harmon
Louisiana State University
Paradigms of digital landscape architecture
- Computer aided design and manufacturing (CAD-CAM)
- Geographic information systems (GIS)
- 3D modeling, rendering, & animation
- Generative design, parametric design, & algorithmic architecture
- Autonomous construction
- Interativity
Computer Aided Design (CAD)
Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Geospatial data management and analysis
- Image analysis
- Cartography
- Modeling and simulation
- Visualization
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
3D Modeling
3D Rendering
img+, Moscow River
Source: img+
3D Rendering
img+, Belgian Highway
Source: img+
Generative art & design
- Designing scripts rather than objects
- Programming rather than modeling
- Using algorithms to generate new forms
Generative Art
Chaotic Atmospheres, Dequan Li Strange Attractor, 2013
Source: Chaotic Atmospheres
Generative Urbanism
Terreform One, Urbaneering: Super Docking, 2014
Source: Terreform
Generative Landscape Architecture
Snøhetta, MAX IV Laboratory Landscape, 2016
Source: Snøhetta
Snøhetta, Max IV Laboratory Landscape, 2016
- Landforms reduce ground vibrations from highway
- Algorithmic design based on möbius strip
- Constructed by automated GPS-controlled bulldozers
- Balanced cut-fill
Autonomous Construction
- Programming machines to autonomously build things
- Machines can build complicated things efficiently and precisely
Digital Fabrication
deCOi Architects, One Main, 2011
Source: deCOi Architects
Robotic construction
ETH Zurich, Gramazio & Kohler, Endless Wall, 2011
Source: ETHZ, Gramazio & Kohler
ETH Zurich, Gramazio & Kohler, Endless Wall, 2011
Source: ETHZ, Gramazio & Kohler
Robotic construction
University of Stuttgart, ICDC, Research Pavilion, 2016-2017
Source: University of Stuttgart, Institute for Computational Design and Construction
University of Stuttgart, ICDC, Research Pavilion, 2016-2017
Source: University of Stuttgart, Institute for Computational Design and Construction
Drone Construction
ETH Zurich, Gramazio & Kohler, Flight Assembled Architecture, 2012
Source: ETHZ, Gramazio & Kohler
ETH Zurich, Gramazio & Kohler, Drone Construction, 2012
Source: ETHZ, Gramazio & Kohler
Robotic Construction
ETHZ dfab, Robotic Construction with Found Materials, 2016
Source: ETHZ dfab
Agricultural 3D Printing
Benedikt Groß, Avena+ Test Bed, 2013
Source: Benedikt Groß
Benedikt Groß, Avena+ Test Bed, 2013
Source: Benedikt Groß
Interactivity
- Buildings and spaces that react to changes in the environment
- Buildings and spaces that react to humans
- Models and simulations that react to humans
Interactive architecture
Zaha Hadid Architects, Parametric Space, 2013
Source: Zaha Hadid Architects
Zaha Hadid Architects, Parametric Space, 2013
Source: Zaha Hadid Architects
Interactive architecture
Sean Ahlquist, U. Michigan, sensoryPLAYSCAPE, 2014-present
Source: Sean Ahlquist, U. Michigan
Sean Ahlquist, U. Michigan, sensoryPLAYSCAPE, 2014-present
Source: Sean Ahlquist, U. Michigan
Tangible modeling
MIT Media Lab, Illuminating Clay, 2002-2004
MIT Media Lab, Illuminating Clay, 2002-2004
Tangible modeling
UC Davis, Augmented Reality Sandbox, 2012-present
Source: Oliver Kreylos, UC Davis
UC Davis, Augmented Reality Sandbox, 2012-present
Source: Oliver Kreylos, UC Davis
Tangible modeling
NCSU CGA & LSU Design, Tangible Landscape, 2013-present
Tangible Landscape
Tangible Landscape
Simulated water flow
Tangible Landscape
3D Planting
Tangible Construction
With robotic fabrication, streaming data, & autonomous construction