UG: 4.501; Grad: 4.511

This course introduces digital fabrication as a method of home, hut, and shelter delivery (construction). The class explores industrial-based building production from prefab to digital fab. Most important we explore new computational techniques for rapid construction. We will explore the basics of tiny building design, different types of 3D modeling systems, scalable ways to prototype and CNC fabrication. The focus is on learning by doing. The class result will be a well-designed prototype of a small building as a single packaged product. 

Additional work required of graduate students.

The course is an introduction to the research field of digital cultural heritage through the spatial and emotional experience through immersive technologies. The course gives an overview of theories and principles in experiencing art/culture and design, affective computing such as wearable technologies/biosensors, immersive technologies such as AR/VR/XR and gamification, as well as providing a practical exploration of research methods in three areas related to digital humanities: collection/management, visualization/immersion, analysis/ interpretation.

The course is an introduction to the research field of digital cultural heritage through the spatial and emotional experience through immersive technologies. The course gives an overview of theories and principles in experiencing art/culture and design, affective computing such as wearable technologies/biosensors, immersive technologies such as AR/VR/XR and gamification, as well as providing a practical exploration of research methods in three areas related to digital humanities: collection/management, visualization/immersion, analysis/ interpretation.

MArch and undergraduate students welcome.

Group discussions and presentation of ongoing graduate student research in the Computation program.

4.583 Syllabus (MIT Certificate Protected)

Selection of thesis topic, definition of method of approach, and preparation of thesis proposal in computation. Independent study supplemented by individual conference with faculty.

Group discussions and presentation of ongoing graduate student research in the Computation program.