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Enhancing parametric design through non-manifold topology

Lannon, Simon; Jabi, Wassim; Soe, Shwe; Theobald, Peter; Aish, Robert

Authors

Simon Lannon

Wassim Jabi

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Dr Shwe Soe Shwe.Soe@uwe.ac.uk
Associate Professor in Digital Manufacturing

Peter Theobald

Robert Aish



Abstract

© 2017 Elsevier Ltd This paper aims to build a theoretical foundation for parametric design thinking by exploring its cognitive roots, unfolding its basic tenets, expanding its definition through new concepts, and exemplifying its potential through a use-case scenario. The paper focuses on a specific type of topological parameter, called non-manifold topology as a novel approach to thinking about designing cellular spaces and voids. The approach is illustrated within the context of additive manufacturing of non-conformal cellular structures. The paper concludes that parametric design thinking that omits a definition of topological relationships risks brittleness and failure in later design stages while a consideration of topology can create enhanced and smarter solutions as it can modify parameters based on an accommodation of the design context.

Citation

Lannon, S., Jabi, W., Soe, S., Theobald, P., & Aish, R. (2017). Enhancing parametric design through non-manifold topology. Design Studies, 52, 96-114. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.destud.2017.04.003

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Apr 6, 2017
Online Publication Date May 15, 2017
Publication Date Sep 1, 2017
Deposit Date Aug 22, 2019
Publicly Available Date Mar 29, 2024
Journal Design Studies
Print ISSN 0142-694X
Publisher Elsevier
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 52
Pages 96-114
DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.destud.2017.04.003
Keywords digital design, parametric design, computational models, modelling, non-manifold topology
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/2368105
Publisher URL http://orca.cf.ac.uk/100593/
Related Public URLs http://orca.cf.ac.uk/100593/