Baroque Rome as Algorithm: Coding History

Using principles of design from the pre-modern architectural orders we challenged students to learn algorithmic thinking using Grasshopper™, a contemporary visual programming language. Addressing the relevance of historical theory in contemporary design was facilitated by digital software. Our approach extended to coding environmental and phenomenal processes at the scale of the city for a building program addressing the representation of ‘Smart City’ principles to Roman residents and visitors. Student teams devised programs for a CityMark or urban intervention focused on increasing public interest and awareness of the city as interconnected systems.

https://doi.org/10.35483/ACSA.AM.107.64

Volume Editors
Amy Kulper, Grace La & Jeremy Ficca

ISBN
978-1-944214-21-0