Outputs (17)

The Generator 2.0 (2013)
Book Chapter
Joyce, S., & Harding, J. (2013). The Generator 2.0. In C. Gengnagel, A. Kilian, J. Nembrini, & F. Scheurer (Eds.), Rethinking Prototyping: Proceedings of the Design Modelling Symposium Berlin 2013. Epubli

It has been over 30 years since the original conception of the 'Generator' by Cedric Price. A project that in his own words was ?little to do with problem solving, rather creating the desirable conditions and opportunities hitherto thought impossible... Read More about The Generator 2.0.

The TRADA pavilion: A timber plate funicular shell (2013)
Book Chapter
Harding, J., & Lewis, H. (2013). The TRADA pavilion: A timber plate funicular shell. In J. Obrebski, & R. Tarczewski (Eds.),

This paper describes the design and construction of the TRADA (Timber Research and Development Association) Pavilion by Ramboll Computational Design. The design process combined a zero-length spring funicular form-finding approach with a planar polyg... Read More about The TRADA pavilion: A timber plate funicular shell.

Associative spatial networks in architectural design: Artificial cognition of space using neural networks with spectral graph theory (2011)
Book Chapter
Harding, J., & Derix, C. (2011). Associative spatial networks in architectural design: Artificial cognition of space using neural networks with spectral graph theory. In J. S. Gero (Ed.), Design Computing and Cognition '10 (305-323). New York: Springer

This paper looks at a new way of incorporating unsupervised neural networks in the design of an architectural system. The approach involves looking the whole lifecycle of a building and its coupling with its environment. It is argued that techniques... Read More about Associative spatial networks in architectural design: Artificial cognition of space using neural networks with spectral graph theory.

Associative spatial networks: Artificial cognition of space using neural networks with spectral graph theory (2008)
Thesis
Harding, J. Associative spatial networks: Artificial cognition of space using neural networks with spectral graph theory. (Dissertation). University of East London. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1018920

This work stems from a backdrop of cybernetics and associative computing closely related to the artificial simulation of the human brain. Using associative techniques, a system to comprehend complex inputs in order to make appropriate architectural i... Read More about Associative spatial networks: Artificial cognition of space using neural networks with spectral graph theory.

Calibrated modelling of form-active structures
Presentation / Conference
Melville, S., Brandt-Olsen, C., & Harding, J. Calibrated modelling of form-active structures. Paper presented at IABSE Conference, Bath 2017: Creativity and Collaboration - Report

The design and analysis of a bending active, thin timber shell structure using a self-written physics based structural analysis solver, K2Engineering.

Meta-parametric design: Developing a computational approach for early stage collaborative practice
Thesis
Harding, J. (2014). Meta-parametric design: Developing a computational approach for early stage collaborative practice. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/824568

Computational design is the study of how programmable computers can be integrated into the process of design. It is not simply the use of pre-compiled computer aided design software that aims to replicate the drawing board, but rather the development... Read More about Meta-parametric design: Developing a computational approach for early stage collaborative practice.

Structural form finding using zero-length springs with dynamic mass
Presentation / Conference
Harding, J., & Shepherd, P. Structural form finding using zero-length springs with dynamic mass. Paper presented at 2011 IASS Annual Symposium: IABSE-IASS 2011: Taller, Longer, Lighter

This paper describes a new method for the form-finding of funicular structures in two or three dimensions using a zero-length spring system with dynamic nodal masses. The resulting found geometry consists of purely axial forces under self-weight, wit... Read More about Structural form finding using zero-length springs with dynamic mass.