Parametric Surface
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Parametric Surface
Parametric Surface is a type of surface in architecture that is shaped and controlled by mathematical formulas, which means designers can change its form by adjusting a few numbers or rules. In architectural design, these surfaces can help create roofs, walls, or facades that have smooth curves or unique shapes, and the design can be updated quickly by changing the input values. This method makes it easy to test different shapes and see how they fit with light, airflow, or space needs in a building. Parametric surfaces are often used to design parts of buildings that need to be both strong and visually interesting, and they can be made using digital fabrication tools that read the same formulas used in the design process.
parametric modeling, architectural geometry, digital fabrication, curved facade, computational design, surface optimization
CITATION : "Kevin Green. 'Parametric Surface.' Design+Encyclopedia. https://design-encyclopedia.com/define/parametric-surface?E=481516 (Accessed on October 13, 2026)"
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