# Computational Thinking

> COMPUTATIONAL THINKING: CORALLINE FORMATIONSThe language we use predetermines how neural connections are generated in our brain, structuring our logic and thoughts and therefore the way we understand the world around us. In the field of design, computational thinking is understo…

## At a glance

- Format: On-demand course
- Price: €80.00 (list €125.00)
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Duration: 8 Hours
- Schedule: Jan 13-14, 2024
- Instructors: Ignacio Revenga
- Categories: Architectural Design, Design Workshops
- Software: Grasshopper 3D, Rhinoceros 3D, Kangaroo, Pufferfish, Weaverbird, Shortest Walk, Dendro
- Students: 80
- Rating: 5.0 / 5
- Canonical: https://paacademy.com/course/computational-thinking
- Enroll: https://paacademy.com/course/computational-thinking

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## About this course

The workshop focuses on the development of complex geometries developed through simple processes based on Voronoi distributions.

## What you'll learn

- Computational Thinking: Understand how computational thinking can reshape design processes and architectural concepts.

- Biomimicry Integration: Learn to apply biomimicry principles to create complex geometries inspired by natural forms.

- Basic Geometry Generation: Develop basic geometries using Voronoi distributions and custom mesh subdivisions.

- Physical Simulations: Utilize Kangaroo for mesh relaxation and physical simulations to refine your designs.

- Data Manipulation and Visualization: Explore data-driven techniques for geometry manipulation, volumetric modeling, and structural lattice generation using tools like Dendro and Pufferfish.

## Methodology

The main objective of the course is to develop a computational thinking methodology, incorporating concepts from the biomimicry field to be integrated into architectural design.Designing an architectural pavilion produced exclusively in Grasshopper, a script will be developed, starting with simple processes for the generation of the basic geometry, which through physical simulations and manipulation of geometry and data, can be transformed into an architectural space determined by an organic structural lattice inspired by corals.




The workshop focuses on the development of architectural solutions for complex geometries developed through simple processes for the generation of the basic geometry based on Voronoi distributions, the topological study and subsequent development through physical simulations, data manipulation and visualization, and the generation of structural lattices based on the obtained geometry.







- Basic geometry generation using Voronoi distributions

- Custom subdivision of the mesh

- Physical simulations – mesh relaxation (Kangaroo)

- Data and Geometry manipulation

- 3D Voronoi Cells distributions and short path method (Shortest Walk)

- Volumetric Modelling (Dendro)

## Curriculum

### Session 1
- Part 1 (35:39)
- Part 2 (45:01)
- Part 3 (01:10:44)
- Part 4 (43:45)

### Session 2
- Part 1 (01:31:09)
- Part 2 (01:31:04)
- Part 3 (01:04:10)