parametric architecture

/ˌpærəˈmɛtrɪk ˈɑːrkɪtektʃər/

noun

  1. An architectural design approach in which building geometry is generated and controlled by adjustable parameters, rules, and algorithms, often using computational tools.

    C1

    usually uncountabletechnical

    • "The team used parametric architecture to test many possible building shapes before choosing one."B2
    • "Parametric architecture lets designers change a few inputs and regenerate the entire facade."C1
    • "Critics argue that parametric architecture can prioritize spectacular form over social function."C2

Collocations

parametric designparametric modelparametric modelingcomputational designalgorithmic architecture

Word family

parametricparameterparameterizationparametricismarchitecturearchitect