Lecture 2 Structural Grids

8/27/2014

Contents

1. Irregular Grids Modifying Grids

2. Irregular Grids Accommodating large spaces

3. Irregular Grids Contrasting geometries

4. Irregular Grids Contrasting orientation

5. Irregular Grids Accommodating irregular shapes

6. Grid transition

1. Irregular Grids - Modifying Grids

Modifying by addition or subtraction

1. Irregular Grids - Modifying Grids

Modifying by addition or subtraction

1. Irregular Grids - Modifying Grids

Modifying by addition or subtraction

1. Irregular Grids - Modifying Grids

Modifying by addition or subtraction

1. Irregular Grids - Modifying Grids

Modifying Scale and Proportions

1. Irregular Grids - Modifying Grids

Modifying Scale and Proportions

1. Irregular Grids - Modifying Grids

Modifying Geometry

2. Irregular Grids Accommodating Large-Scale Spaces

Embedded within a grid

2. Irregular Grids Accommodating Large-Scale Spaces

Separate from but connected to an adjacent structure

2. Irregular Grids Accommodating Large-Scale Spaces

Gund Hall, Harvard University, Cambridge Massachusetts: The large hall is embeded in a near-square column grid.

3. Irregular Grids Contrasting Geometries

3. Irregular Grids Contrasting Geometries

3. Irregular Grids Contrasting Geometries

3. Irregular Grids Contrasting Geometries

4. Irregular Grids Contrasting Orientation

4. Irregular Grids Contrasting Orientation

4. Irregular Grids Contrasting Orientation

4. Irregular Grids Contrasting Orientation

5. Irregular Grids Accommodating Irregular Spaces

5. Irregular Grids Accommodating Irregular Spaces

5. Irregular Grids Accommodating Irregular Shapes

5. Irregular Grids Accommodating Irregular Shapes

6. Grid Transitions

Horizontal Transitions

6. Grid Transitions

Horizontal Transitions

Harvard Universitys Science Center A transition structure negotiates between radial and orthogonal systems

6. Grid Transitions

Corner Conditions

6. Grid Transitions

Corner Conditions

6. Grid Transitions

Corner Conditions

6. Grid Transitions

Vertical Transitions

Vertical grid transitions are normally accommodated through deep trusses or using transfer beams.