Menges describes several branches that connect to computational design. He begins his
explanation at the base of design (the difference of computational to
computerisation), to the complete structure (emergent formation).
Systems
thinking, being the next platform, explains how in a design system it is a
necessary to perceive the situation as a whole and determine whether the
actions you take successfully form a relationship with each other.
Parametric
dependencies is based on the process of formation into a form. As Goethe
explains through observing plant development - you can have a form and a
formation but the structure may continue to develop.
Generative
morphogenesis is the state where computation further evolved when genetics and
biology were further developed. Menges relates this to the system having a
metabolism, and as the natural system evolved, generative morphogenesis became
more apparent.
Evolving
populations describes how in a parametric system there are endless
possibilities however an algebraic method can determine a point of “best fit”.
This algebra was used for optimization, and can now be used to generate
numerous points that would be of great fit. The process that leads to the form
due to the “fittest” point is emergent formation.
In Keywords, Williams
discusses his experience once he has come back from the army. He describes a
cultural shift in society and a desensitisation in language, both of which
caused from outside influences and a generational gap.
It is interesting to see
how both articles divulge in evolving and influences that create impact despite
them being written about two different subjects.
Readings:
“Introduction,” Computational Design Thinking (2011) by Menges, Achim
"Introduction" Keywords: a Vocabulary of Culture and Society by Williams, Raymond
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