Parametric design is a form of computeraided design, in which geometrical elements,such as architectural components, are defi ned and interconnected by variable attributes known as parameters. It counts as one of the most advanced methods in schools of architecture, and is quickly becoming a standard in day-to-day architectural practice. Long the domain of mechanical engineering and automotive design, then explored by international avant-garde architecture, parametric models can now be used as innovative tools for creative and effi cient design work.This book explains parametric design, shows how it works, and focuses on its functional advantages and practical applications. The author, Carlos R. Barrios, is an architect with a background in computer science and fi ne
arts. He has accompanied the development of parametric design at MIT in Cambridge and in cooperation with large practices such as SOM, KPF, and Foster + Partners, and has conveyed the principles and applications for many years in teaching. Systematically structured, illustrated with international built examples and instructive drawings by the author, this book provides a thorough point of reference on a complex subject.
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