A general understanding of shape grammar for the application in architectural design / Een generiek begrip van shape grammar als de toepassing in een architectonisch ontwerpproces van een Montessori lyceum in Amersfoort

Master thesis (2014)

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R.J. Nottrot (mentor)
Y.J. Cuperus (mentor)
Programme
Explorelab (Architecture and the Built Environment) (TU Delft)
Copyright: © 2014 Verkerk, N.M.
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Published Date

07-11-2014

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Explorelab

Abstract

Shape grammars are systems of transformational rules that describe the design of a shape. Most studies towards the application of shape grammar are analytical in describing a specific building style. The main part of this research will describe a comparison of the rule systems and rule structures of four different grammars: the Prairie house, Queen Anne house, Palladian villa, and Malagueira house. This comparison leads to a generic rule system that can be used as basis for creating an own grammar. Based upon the transformation of a predefined grid, different sections will be created based upon the orientation.