Design to Manufacture of Complex Building Envelopes: Single Layer Envelopes: Mullion-Transom Systems + 3D printed Metal Nodes

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This book discusses a new method for the design and engineering of complex facades. Based on the file-to-factory concept, the method combines parametric design approaches and additive manufacturing.

Parametric design and additive manufacturing are both growing trends that open up new possibilities. Parametric design approaches change how planners / designers perceive building details. Further, new engineering concepts are needed to cope with the increasing complexity of architectural geometries due to the rapid developments in areas such as facade systems, modeling software and digital manufacturing techniques.