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| ARCH0017-4 | Digital architectural modeling
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| Duration : | 20h Th, 70h Pr, 98h Proj. |
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| Lecturer : | Pierre Leclercq |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Organisation and examination :
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| Teaching in the second semester |
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Course contents :
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| Modeling techniques:
- Buildings modeling
- Site modeling
- Constraints modeling
- Buildings differentiated descriptions: geometrical, topological, numerical and symbolic system.
Work methodology in digital environment:
- Surface modeling: three-dimensional surfaces creation and edition, surface triangulation, generation by extrusion, revolution, sweeping.
- Volumetric modeling: solids modeling, 3D edition and Boolean operations.
- Parametric modoling : creation and edition of parametrized models.
- Analysis: graphic treatment of information and performance evaluation of the design.
- Data management: tracing papers, levels, layers, groups and components.
- Introduction to digital fabrication and rapid prototyping technics.
Particular aspects of architectural modeling by objects. Creation and edition of architectural objects: walls, roofs, staircases, etc.
Presentation techniques of 3D models:
- Models and shaders.
- Image rendering: methods, graphic formats, time computing.
- Lights and image rendering, shade and illumination models.
- Camera concept and interactive sights, animation.
Final work: Development of a personal project in several numerical formats with Web presentation |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| At the end of the course, students will have an overview of assisted modeling technologies. They will be able to argue the possibilities and limitations of these technologies ;
Students will also be able :
- To control in an autonomous and structured way a software environment of architectural modeling;
- To manage methodically the successive phases of digital modeling.
- To choose modeling technics adapted to design context.
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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- MATH0001-1 : Graphic communication (descriptive geometry, Monge geometry)
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| The course consists of thematic theoretical lectures and practical sessions.
Practical sessions address gradually issues of modeling. After a few introductory sessions to modeling techniques, students perform in groups complete modeling of a famous building. |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| On-site course.
2nd semester : please check the schedule on the web site of the Faculty of Applied Sciences. |
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Recommended or required readings :
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| The assessment is based on the oral presentation of the modeling work carried out in group during practical sessions.
The assessment focuses on:
- The mastering of modeling techniques,
- The choice of representation techniques based on objectives,
- The quality of presentation (oral and graphic media),
- The critical analysis of modeling tools and more generally the role of modeling in architecture.
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Work placement(s) :
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Organizational remarks :
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| English documents could be used. |
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Contacts :
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| Professeur Pierre LECLERCQ
Bât. B52/3, local -1/544
Tél. +32 4 366 94 16
pierre.leclercq @ ulg.ac.be
Dr Arch Mohamed-Anis GALLAS
Bât B52/3, local -1/444
Tél. +32 4 366 95 15
m.gallas @ ulg.ac.be |
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