This section in the text emphasise how the topic of
morphogenesis and emergence have changed the way design calculations and
fabrications are made as well as the precision of such processes and actions. ‘The
term ‘emergence’ derives from system theory, where it defines the property of a
system which cannot be derived from the sum of its parts’, this concept played
a significant role in satisfying a complex theory with regard to
self-organising systems in the study of nonlinear behaviour. Achim Menges’
essay in 2006 refers to the usage of these self-organising systems how its
application allows for research on physical materials, structural designs and form
finding.
Menges’ theory
explains how ‘performativeness is the quality of material systems that perform
through deformation, or which visibly deform to self-organise and resist new
external forces (loads)’. He accentuates the idea of the importance calculating
the strength and stress levels of materials and how they perform when under a
large amount of stress. In addition, these calculations could only be made
through making scaled models whereas using computer-based programs and design
it could easily be calculated and even perform tasks at the same level of ‘expert
artisan makers’.
This article represents the importance and emergence of
computer-aided design and calculations and how Menges communicated his ideas on
its application through his theories and essays.
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