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Parametric Design for Architecture Paperback – September 3, 2013

by Wassim Jabi (Author), Brian Johnson (Afterword), Robert Woodbury (Foreword)
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Architects use computer-aided tools to help them visualize their ideas and build models of their designs. However, the majority of these models are built in such a way that it makes them difficult to modify interactively. Parametric design software addresses this problem by allowing architects to specify relationships among various parameters of their design model. The advantage is that a designer can then change a few parameters and the remainder of the model will react and update accordingly and in a consistent manner based on the pre-set associative rules.

Through a detailed description of various parametric, generative, and algorithmic techniques, this book provides a practical guide to generating geometric and topological solutions for various situations, including explicit step-by-step tutorials that will enable the reader to understand both general concepts and specific computational algorithms. While the techniques and algorithms can be generalized to suit to any parametric environment, the book illustrates its concepts using the scripting languages of one of the most powerful 3D visualization and animation design software systems (Autodesk 3ds Max MAXScript), one of the most popular open-source Java-based scripting environments (Processing), and a brand new language specifically tailored for parametric and generative design (Autodesk DesignScript).

This clear, accessible book will have a wide appeal to students who would like to experiment more with parametric techniques but lack the skills and knowledge to do so. Includes a foreword by Robert Woodbury and an afterword by Brian Johnson.
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  6. ISBN-10
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  7. ISBN-13
    978-1780673141
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Wassim Jabi is Senior Lecturer at the Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff University. He has a PhD in Architecture from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Dr. Jabi is a past-president of the Association for Computer-Aided Design In Architecture (ACADIA) and a member of the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Architectural Computing (IJAC). He has published numerous papers in the area of computer-supported collaborative design, computer-aided visualization, parametric design and digital fabrication.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Laurence King Publishing
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 3, 2013
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1780673140
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1780673141
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.78 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.75 x 11 inches
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Wassim Jabi is Senior Lecturer at the Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff University. He has a PhD in Architecture from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Dr. Jabi is a past-president of the Association for Computer-Aided Design In Architecture (ACADIA) and a member of the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Architectural Computing (IJAC). He has published numerous papers in the area of computer-supported collaborative design, computer-aided visualization, parametric design and digital fabrication.

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This book is probably the most spot on for starting your journey towards leaning parametric design. Unlike most books this book tells you fully how to go about with detailed descriptions and code.
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  • Megha Meelu
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect book
    Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2015
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    This book is probably the most spot on for starting your journey towards leaning parametric design. Unlike most books this book tells you fully how to go about with detailed descriptions and code.
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    Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2015
    This book is probably the most spot on for starting your journey towards leaning parametric design. Unlike most books this book tells you fully how to go about with detailed descriptions and code.
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  • WAEL AL-JABI
    5.0 out of 5 stars 5 stars!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2013
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    This book opens up some very interesting insights which i encourage all to read who are in this field. Great book highly recommended! Excellent author!
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  • Christian
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    COOL
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    3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2015
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    Good.
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  • Fine Artist/Jeweler-545
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2016
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    Rather mid-advanced level. Should have a bit of programming understanding to use this book.
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  • Rafael Pacheco Gonçalves
    5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic ♡
    Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2015
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    Amazing book! If you want to get into parametrics this should be your start point.
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  • Gabriel D.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2018
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    I love paramétricos arch !!!!
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  • TRETYAKOVA Maria
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very useful!
    Reviewed in Japan on August 21, 2014
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    It is very useful for 3ds Max users who are interested in contemporary architecture and design
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  • Tejas Raundal
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in India on November 9, 2014
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    Best for working on 3ds max
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  • Martin Palardy
    4.0 out of 5 stars Cool
    Reviewed in Canada on March 8, 2019
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    Très bien
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  • Philippe
    3.0 out of 5 stars Introduction aux principes algorithmiques
    Reviewed in France on February 3, 2016
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    Nombreux exemples de bâtiments, belle iconographie, c'est aussi un livre pratique et pédagogique qui ne peut pas être lu passivement car il contient des exercices / tutoriels qui croissent en complexité.
    Les exemples algorithmiques sont basés sur le script de 3dmax mais sont adaptables à d'autres scripts puisque l'auteur enseigne surtout la logique de l'ensemble.
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  • Denise
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very pleased
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 5, 2017
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    This book looked interesting and it disappoint. My son is an aspiring architect and very good at art and design and he loved it. It was also good value for money.
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