Modeling Approach
To create my design as seen above, I closely followed Glenn’s example on Canvas. I defined three curves, replacing the second curve with a sine wave. I then divided each curve into placement points for ribs and created rib curves. Next, I divided the rib curves into placement points for panels. Lastly, I placed adaptive components for ribs and adaptive panels to complete the design.
Description of Design
My design resembles a short tunnel, fully enclosed on two sides but open on either end. The combined metal and glass panels will provide substantial protection from the elements. This structure is highly customizable. By adjusting the location and length of the three defining curves, you can easily adjust the length, width, height, and overall shape of the structure. The sine wave that defines the second curve at the top of the structure can be further adjusted by changing its frequency and amplitude. The number of ribs in the structure can be increased or decreased with a simple integer slider, as well as the number of panel points on each rib. Lastly, the rib and/or panel types can easily be changed to any of the other downloaded options with a simple drop-down menu. I spent some time playing around with all these parameters, and I was amazed by how many completely different looking structures I could generate with the same exact code. Pretty cool!
