Tag Archives: principal curvature
Principal Curvature Orbits
Here’s a quick preview of the May 20th release of the SPM Vector Components Grasshopper plug-in. These screenshots show the Orbit Detection parameters working with the new Line Continuity and Constrain to Surface modes. These new modes let the integrator pass … Continue reading
Filed under Architecture, Geometry, SPM Vector Components
Gaspard Monge Curvature Line Vault
While principal curvature lines seem to be currently very popular, they’ve been around in architecture since 1796. Gaspard Monge, a french geometer, proposed the above design for an ellipsoidal vault that could be constructed out of mortarless masonry units. Not only … Continue reading
Filed under Architecture, Geometry, Tilings
Principal Curvature Lines
Here’s a quick video of the component in action. There’s still a lot of work to be done.
Filed under Architecture, Geometry, Grasshopper, Tilings
