CASE | Project Consulting | Diller Scofidio + Renfro

Courtesy of: Diller Scofidio + Renfro

Technology Interoperability

CASE is platform neutral and recognizes the challenges of project teams working in multi-platform and multi-user environments. Over time we have developed tools and techniques that streamline the exchange of information between the most commonly used applications, with the ability to adapt to the specific...

Parametric Modeling

Parametric modeling, as opposed to explicit modeling, involves the defintion of relationships between geometric objects. These relationships, when properly constructed, create a system that can be used to explore a range of design options by modifying the underlying parameters. This can enhance the modeling...

Parametric Modeling

Parametric Modeling

Scripting and Automation

Where out-of-the-box functionality of commercial software packages falls short, CASE works with clients to develop customs scripts and automation routines to overcome these limitations. Using a variety of programming and scripting languages CASE can create routines to automate tedious tasks, build procedures...

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Project Information

Client: Diller Scofidio + Renfro
Offering: Project Consulting
Client Type: Architects / Engineers
Location: Washington, United States

With an incredibly tight schedule and rapidly-evolving design, Diller Scofidio + Renfro needed to develop a workflow that would allow them to translate physical concept models of a complex curtain-wall system into a parametric design model. CASE worked closely with the project team to establish a workflow that began as subdivision massing surfaces, which were translated into NURBS surfaces and used as the basis of parametrically-controlled component definitions. This process enabled team members to develop different parts of the project using the best tool for the task at hand. With this approach, the team was able to effectively model and evaluate numerous design options within a limited timeframe.