Floor Plans_the trouble with spaces

I was thinking that if i can get a parametric room implemented and the user is able to specify room dimensions...there is still a problem with trying pinpoint the location if it represents a current floor plan.

ahhh having such an agonizing experience with trying to figure this floor plan out! I might need to go into using galapagos!

Week 6 Tasks

This week i will be concentrating on developing a parametric floor plan

For Caroline, i need to get an update with Justin about the progress with the import and export

Finding a compatitable database!!!

I've been looking through Ecotect to find a compatible export, so that i can import a file into Grasshopper to be used.

I can open an Ecotect export in excel, however it won't allow me to import into grasshopper.


Grasshopper imports:
Text file (.txt)
Comma separated value files (.csv)
data files (.dat)
xyz file (.xyz)
Database text file (.dbt)
Log files (.log)

Experiment_02_Streaming content into grasshopper

I've been testing how to stream content from files into grasshopper, the tests are listed below. From the experiment, i have concluded that i will be using the first 2 tests together so that i can stream content to and from a text file while also visually seeing the file path in Grasshopper.

Streaming Content directly to text file
Using the panel tool i streamed the content directly to a text file. Which means that when either the text file, or panel is changed they will both update one another. This option is good if i want to be able to allow Grasshopper to create changes and update a singular database.

Using File Path node with Text file
The file path node updates information directly from a file. However if i only use this option i won't be able to send information back into the text file.

Using Excel document
I thought that i can use an Excel spreadsheet, however it comes up with unwanted information.

Week 5 Tasks

-Have completed/started a table of the comparisons using Ecotect and Geco
-Meeting with Ehsan at the Learning and Teaching Centre for writing assistance
-Create a system in grasshopper for a parametric floor plan

For Caroline
-Setup meeting to detail progress so far
-Complete a Revit Model of the Rose Bay House
-Complete a Revit model of the next house

Draft Research Report_Thoughts

Have you completed the raw research?


What kinds of research have you undertaken?


What data have they yielded?


Can you identify problems/ gaps/ inconsistencies?


What is left to complete?


Can you foresee problems with the analysis (the next assignment)?

Experiment_01_GECO

Aim: The experiment is to test GECO plugin and the information that can be extracted into grasshopper.

Discussion: One problems that i see so far is that, each change in grasshopper requires a new analysis to be completed in Ecotect which can cause some lag with each program.

Outcomes:
A simple surface was created in Grasshopper, and GECO was used to find the total incident energy on the surface.

Position 1

Position 2

Sun Path and Direction


List Distribution
Distributed the list of panels to find the value of each single energy incident.


Example file taken from: http://www.grasshopper3d.com/group/geco/forum/topics/example-files-geco

Note: Wh/m2 = watts per hour square

Thoughts_01

The two experiments that i want to test before the Week 4 update is:

-Test the use of Geco and how it can be used in Grasshopper

-Creating objects that have a relationship with one another. For example, the kitchen must always have a dining area next to it.

Stage Development

Stage 1
Undergo a theoretical study of a potential system that enables the use of energy analysis tools to cater for the best internal floor plan for the structure in the particular environment.

Stage 2
Develop the system in grasshopper, using Geko and Kangaroo plugins.

Stage 3
If Stage 2 is completed by week 6: Create a computer interface that will be usable by clients with no prior design knowledge of the system and then test to see if it works. The system allows the client to select their climatic region, which will then result in the generation of possible floor plan layouts.

Stage 4
If Stage 3 is completed. Step away from computer interfaces and implement physical prototyping. The physical prototype will enable the user to use physical wireless motes that can be placed in the vicinity of the area. The motes will translate data to the computer and generate results autonomously.