gsdwiki
gsd wiki is an effort in distilling design process methods generated in gsd studios. following open source principles, we wish to provide infrastructure to collect, preserve and make available techniques learned through our own worklows. we encourage free contributions and sharing of knowledge within the gsd community.
Content
01 | still image representation |
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| techniques to develop plan drawings from digital model representation with vector graphics showing depth and detail. |
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| techniques to develop orthographic section drawings by projecting construction geometry from plans. |
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| techniques to develop composite perspective sections from digital model representation of building, using vector graphics or ray-traced rasters. |
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02 | moving representation |
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03 | physical models |
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| products that can be potentially used as alternatives to clear casting resins |
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| common site modeling methods and their associated costs |
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04 | object libraries |
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| library of tree PNG, PSD, Ai, CAD files, |
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05 | templates |
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| drawing documents used to re-scale drawings to different scales |
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Software Tools
The primary design / modeling software used at the Harvard GSD is Rhinoceros (Rhino). Rhinoceros is a powerful modeling tool based on NURBS representation of geometries, which allows for infinitely accurate resolution of complex geometric definitions. Furthermore, Rhino provides a comprehensive ecosystem of development frameworks, plugins, and other resources. As such, the wiki is compiled with a Rhino-centric workflow in-mind.
That being said, many other software is used at the GSD to support a diverse range of design computation activities.
Common Software Annotation Syntax
The wiki is primarily compiled with a Rhino-centric workflow in mind. The following syntax is used to denote data structure and commands specific to Rhino:
Item | Syntax | Notes |
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Rhino-Specific Command |
EXAMPLECOMMAND
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Rhino-Specific Layer | Used to denote specific Rhino Layer references. | |
Illustrator-Specific Layer | Used to denote specific Illustrator Layer references. | |
Jargon | "Example Jargon" | Used to denote Rhino-specific technical terms. |