Description
Meet "The Brænch"—an organic 3-meter-high steel structure fabricated with advanced 3D printing technology. This class showcases how our cross-disciplinary team used Fusion to unlock novel design workflows and create unique architectural elements that are 3 times cheaper than if they were die cast.
We'll demonstrate why architects should consider adding Fusion to their toolbox for generative design, optimization, and FEA simulation to move beyond certain limitations of Rhino/Grasshopper. Through detailed examples, we'll present an integrated workflow improving material efficiency and structural performance in large-scale metal components.
The class targets architects first approaching manufacturing, practically demonstrating how to align design with fabrication requirements, opening possibilities for applications such as façade components and structural elements while leveraging additive manufacturing to tackle material transportation, construction cost, and supply chain challenges.
Key Learnings
- Discover specific limitations of traditional architectural modeling tools when designing for metal 3D printing.
- Explore workflow differences between parametric modeling and the Autodesk Fusion approach to complex organic structures.
- Learn how to integrate generative design, optimization, and FEA simulation to design architectural elements within WAAM 3DP constraints.
- Learn how to implement practical strategies for transitioning from conceptual design to fabrication-ready models in Autodesk Fusion.