Peano Curve [Architectural Geometry Exercises #01]

by Tuğrul Yazar | August 12, 2024 18:00

This video series showcases various in-class exercises I conducted in a freshman-year architectural geometry course. Using Rhinoceros software, we explore Euclidean constructions, basic drawing and transformation commands, fundamental fractals, regular and semi-regular tessellations, patterns, modeling techniques, and unrolling polyhedra. These short drawing exercises are also beneficial for junior-level architects, interior designers, industrial designers, and enthusiasts from other disciplines. So, I will publish two weekly exercises on my blog and other platforms. Here is Peano Curve.

In this first exercise, you will try to familiarize yourself with the Rhinoceros interface. You will draw this single polyline of the Peano fractal precisely at the Top view. First, start the drawing from the given coordinates. Then use the length and angle constraints of the “polyline” command. Then, prepare a PDF printout for your drawing using the correct scale and paper size. Precision drawing is a fundamental skill in any architectural project. Thus, this and other exercises always seek precision and correctly scaled printouts. This video series will improve and move to more advanced topics in the upcoming videos. I studied the Peano curve and its parametric model in my previous study here[1].

The software used in this course is Rhinoceros 3d (www.rhino3d.com[2]). However, if you want to find out more and see the whole list of this video series, you can check my YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@designcodingnet[3] and my blog at: https://www.designcoding.net/. The music of this video is ‘At The End Of All Things’ by Scott Buckley – released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au[4]

Source URL: https://www.designcoding.net/peano-curve-architectural-geometry-exercises-01/

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