PARAMETRIC MODELING OF A PERGOLA AS A WOODEN RECIPROCAL FRAME STRUCTURE

Abstract

Although reciprocal frame structures have been known since ancient times, the development of digital tools has enabled the exploration of more complex forms and the improvement of the design and fabrication processes of such structures. The design process employs digital Rhinoceros and Grasshopper, along with plugins Kangaroo3D, Engon, Karamba3D, and Ladybug. The project uses a 'top-down' approach, where the basic form is first developed as a minimal surface, onto which the RF structure is mapped and placed. After setting up the RF structure, structural and solar analysis are performed. Despite the complexity of RF structures, the methodology demonstrates that they can be accessible and practical for broader application in architecture.