Parametric modeling principles, methods and applications in environmental design and research; architectural geometry at basic and advanced levels; parametric equations and models; visual programming method; scripting method; constraints, rules and algorithms; elements and patterns of parametric design; parametric simulation; modeling tools.

At the end of the course students should gain knowledge of architectural computing methods centered at parametric modeling that they can apply in design studios, thesis work, research, and professional practice. Students should gain knowledge of basic and advanced parametric design technologies that can be used to understand complex architectural geometry, identify appropriate building parameters, understand parametric design algorithms, and use computer visual programming and scripting to implement their parametric design prototypes.
The objectives of this course will be pursued by means of theoretical lectures, readings, practical exercises, and projects that address a given set of instructional targets.

The course will include the following components:

• Architectural geometry
• Parametric equations and models
• Visual programming
• Scripting
• Constraints, Rules, and Algorithms
• Parametric modeling in BIM
• Parametric simulation
• Applications
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI  

A timetable can be found in Lectures link on the left navigation area. The timetable may change in response to unforeseen pedagogic or logistic factors.

Grading will be based on performance on a set of quizzes, homework assignments, projects, and class participation using the following percentage distribution:

Quizzes: 8%
Class Participation: 4%
Projects (including Homework assignments): 88%

The final grade will be given by a letter based on weighted average points. Points and letters will be given by the following evaluation:

Letter grade	Point grade (max 100)	Quality of work
A	points>=90	Exceptional work, above standards
B	90>points>=80	Satisfactory work, meet standards
C	80>points>=70	Unsatisfactory work, below standards
D	70>points>=60	Deficient work
F	points<60	Failure, course needs to be repeated

Assessment grading will be based on the quality of the final product (defined as the relationship between assignment objectives and results), the quality of the procedural narratives (description of the procedure used during the assignment), workload, and class participation.

Requirements of assignments, assignment weights, and due days can be found in Assignments link on the left navigation area.

Please note:

• All assignments should be individually developed, except those noted as "team" assignments.
• Assignments normally due weekly.
• Homework assignments during a project period will consist part of the project grade.
• A project is given 90/100 as a basis for “Satisfactory work, meet standards”. Based on project requirements, errors will cause reduction of points and extra/exceptional work is awarded with extra points.
• Except in the event of a University excused absence, late submissions will be penalized 5 points for each 24 hour period late.
• The University views class attendance as the responsibility of an individual student. Attendance is essential to complete the course successfully. University rules related to excused and unexcused absences are located on-line at http://student-rules.tamu.edu/rule07.
• The class participation grade is the instructor's subjective judgment of student performance. He will take into account such things as attendance and preparation for class as evidenced by informed classroom discussion.