Lecture 01 · Parametric Modeling Basics

Course Introduction

Fall 2026 · Tu/Th 8:00-9:15am · SCC 4.114

Lecture 1 Introduction

  1. Course information:
    Course Website: /

  2. Parametric Modeling in Architecture samples
    http://www.grasshopper3d.com/page/architecture-projects

  3. ARCH655 Samples
    /students/

  4. New: Generative AI for Generative Design

    • Parametric Intelligence by Tim Fu (LinkedIn)
    • Instagram of Tim Fu

  5. Homework 0
    ARCH655-FirstClass.doc
    (click the link)
    Complete/submit homework items by their deadlines.
    Note when you submit homework on Canvas (https://canvas.tamu.edu), make sure you "Submit" the uploaded file, not just "Save" it. ("Save" does not submit the homework.)

  6. Reading by next class
    "The words have great power; they shape thoughts"
    https://parametric-architecture.com/the-words-have-great-power-they-shape-thoughts/