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7.6 Phase Three- Roof exploration
At an early stage, it was decided that roofing system could utilise a
tree-like structure to develop a roof form that consists of canopies,
branches, and columns. The idea was explored using Grasshopper and
Rhino soft wares to develop a more mathematical ways when configuring
roof surface and its support system. It was concluded that this approach
works in contradiction with the fluid plan concept as the branching system
and the triangular panels started to give a more geometrical impression,
ruled by certain angles. Furthermore columns required short spans in
order to allow roof surface some movement.
Figure 7.17 Roof exploration- Computer generated model of a Tree-like structure
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