@inproceedings{7548421cdd0a462a85bba03b7f31be7f,
title = "Modelling Alberti{\textquoteright}s Column System Generative modelling and digital fabrication of classical architectural elements",
abstract = "The research presented further is part of the Digital Alberti research project, which aims to assess the influence of Leon Batista Alberti{\textquoteright}s theory on Portuguese architecture, through the use of digital technologies. One of the project tasks implied computational and physical modelling of Alberti{\textquoteright}s column system. Development of the computational model implied decoding Alberti{\textquoteright}s treatise on architecture De re aedificatoria into a consistent set of parameters and relationships, and then implementing these into generative parametric computer programs through visual programming language Grasshopper. This computational model is able to automatically generate physical models of classical columns according to Alberti{\textquoteright}s canons. These digital models were then materialized through production of physical models, through rapid prototyping and digital fabrication technologies. Special attention is given to the CNC stone milling of a Corinthian capital.",
author = "{E Costa}, {Eduardo Castro} and Filipe Coutinho and Duarte, {Jos{\'e} Pinto} and M{\'a}rio Kr{\"u}ger",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2012, Education and research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe. All rights reserved.; 30th International Conference on Education and research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe, eCAADe 2012 ; Conference date: 12-09-2012 Through 14-09-2012",
year = "2012",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "9789491207037",
series = "Proceedings of the International Conference on Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe",
publisher = "Education and research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe",
pages = "469--477",
editor = "Henri Achten and Jir{\'i} Pavlicek and Jaroslav Hul{\'i}n and Dana Matejovsk{\'a}",
booktitle = "Digital Physicality",
}