Field Driven Structures by SASI is a research workshop that explores how digital simulations can mimic physical phenomena, focusing on electrostatic fields generated by oppositely charged particles. The process began by digitally implementing Coulomb’s Law in C++ to simulate interactions between charged particles. This simulation enabled catalogue studies, revealing how various 3D charge distributions produce distinct force line patterns. Standard architectural forms—columns, arcs, and domes—were analyzed to observe how electrostatic field lines behave within different geometries. To increase simulation detail, the C++ code was adapted to OpenGL, using parallel computing to simulate larger numbers of particles. In the final stage, the particle distributions were translated into 3D-printed meshes, allowing researchers to examine how geometric formations emerge from specific field-driven parameters. The results of Field Driven Structures by SASI highlight the potential of computational design to inform and generate architectural form through physics-based logic.

Year | 2014
Location | London
University | Architectural Association AA
Course | Master of Architecture Thesis
Tutor | S. Bhooshan
Team | M. Santi, S. Aburas, H. Xu, Junfeng Tong