Algorithms-Aided Design

Algorithms-Aided Design(AAD) is the use of specific algorithms-editors to assist in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimization of a design. The algorithms-editors are usually integrated with 3D modeling packages and read several programming languages, both scripted or visual (RhinoScript,Grasshopper,MEL,C#,Python). The Algorithms-Aided Design allows designers to overcome the limitations of traditionalCAD softwareand3D computer graphics software,reaching a level of complexity which is beyond the human possibility to interact with digital objects. The acronym appears for the first time in the bookAAD Algorithms-Aided Design, Parametric Strategies usingGrasshopper,published byArturo Tedeschiin 2014.

Further reading

• Mario Carpo, "The second digital turn: design beyond intelligence", Writing Architecture, 2017,ISBN9780262534024
• "AD Scripting Cultures: Architectural Design and Programming", John Wiley & Sons, 1 edition 2011,ISBN978-0-470-74642-4
• Kostas Terzidis, "Algorithmic Architecture", Routledge, 1 edition 2006,ISBN978-0750667258
• Nicholas Pisca, "YSYT - Maya MEL Basics for Designers", 2009,ISBN0578009889
• Arturo Tedeschi,AAD Algorithms-Aided Design, Parametric Strategies using Grasshopper,Le Penseur, Brienza 2014,ISBN978-88-95315-30-0
• http://architosh /2016/05/inflection-point-disruptions-platforms-and-growth-with-rhino-grasshopper-part-1/