Week 4

This weeks reading; Computational Design thinking ‘introduction’  outlined some of the core uses of computational design as well as theories present in computational design process such as  Systems Thinking, Parametric Dependencies, Generative Morphogenesis and Evolving populations just to name a few. Discussed in the text is what these theories are and their  effective use in computational design . Using morphogenesis as an example, how this theory can be broken down is that of  how an organism, or in this case  a building evolves through various design processes. This theory is apparent in various architectural projects as individual projects all go through various different process such as concept sketches, to built models then to digital manipulation through the computer. What i’m trying to get across is that these theories, when applied correctly help shape creative use of digital technology. Turning now to the other reading for this week, Michel Foucaults “the discursive formation”. Foucault creates an analysis of the use of discursive language and discourse. He begins by associating words with given topics and continues to stretch out the definition to reach a final point. What i gather from this text is that Foucault is trying to express how through the use of discursive techniques, by jumping from point to point a set conclusion is able to be reached. This can then be related back to first reading in that digital and architectural projects are brought to fruition through the design process.