Foreword Preface Acknowledgements 1. Introduction 1.1 Parametric Design in Architecture 1.2 Computational and Nonlinear Thinking 1.3 Performance Based Design (PBD) 1.4 Using Autodesk Maya for Parametric Design 1.5 Objective of the Book 1.6 Tutorials 2. Maya Modeling 2.1 Polygon Modeling 2.2 NURBS Model 2.3 Choosing the Right Modeling Technique 2.4 Conversion between Polygon Model and NURBS Model 2.5 Tutorials 3. Parametric Relationship 3.1 Morphing and Blending 3.2 Tutorial: Hybrid House 3.3 Driven Key 4. Maya Skeleton 4.1 Architectural Application of Maya Skeleton 4.2 Tutorials 5. Simulation 5.1 Simulation for Performance Based Design and Form Seeking 5.2 Physics Simulation as an Artistic Design Approach 5.3 Maya Dynamics Simulation 5.4 Maya Particle System and Form Making 5.5 Tutorials 6. Visualization 6.1 Camera 6.2 Lighting 6.3 Material 6.4 Special Render Notes 6.5 Projection 6.6 Rendering 7. Animation 7.1 Animation as Visualization Tool 7.2 Animation as a Modeling Tool 7.3 Tutorials 8. Digital Fabrication 8.1 CAD and CAM 8.2 Laser Cutting 8.3 CNC 8.4 3-D Print 8.5 Case Study 8.6 Future of CAD and CAM 8.7 Tutorial: Tool Path Making 9. Scripting 9.1 MEL Script 9.2 Tutorials 10. In/Out Interfacing of 3D Programs 10.1 Transfer Data Across Programs 10.2 Import Data into Maya 10.3 Export Data from Maya 10.4 Tutorials Notes Project Credits References Index
Biography
Ming Tang is an Assistant Professor at School of Architecture and Interior Design, University of Cincinnati. He is also the founding partner of Tang & Yang Architects, which has won design awards in China, Spain, Mexico, U.K. and United States, including the first prize of d3 Natural System, the first place of Cities with Soul, the first place of IAAC self-sufficient housing contest, and the first place of Chichen Itza lodge museum design.
"Maya’s architectural workflow has been developed by students and advanced designers all over the world through a creative reinterpretation of its standard commands. But now I have finally an answer for these enthusiasts who want to step into this unique design experience: just read this book!"
Fulvio Wirz, Lead Architect, Zaha Hadid Architects
