PARAMETRIC DESIGN IN CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE: ENHANCING FORM AND FUNCTION THROUGH COMPUTATIONAL TOOLS

Hamidova Mohigul Hayotovna

Master’s Degree Student (1st Year), Department of Building Structures and Architecture Bukhara State Technical University

Vohidov Shakhzod Kenjayevich

PhD Candidate (1st Year), Department of History and Theory of Architecture Bukhara State Technical University

Keywords: Keywords: Parametric architecture, computational design, Grasshopper, generative modeling, sustainable design, digital fabrication

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Abstract

Abstract: Parametric design has revolutionized the field of architecture by enabling dynamic, responsive, and highly optimized structures. This article explores the theoretical foundations and practical applications of parametric design, emphasizing how computational tools such as Grasshopper, Rhino, and Autodesk Revit are used to generate innovative architectural forms. The research investigates global case studies and examines the potential integration of parametric techniques in emerging markets such as Uzbekistan. Findings suggest that parametric architecture not only enhances aesthetic complexity but also improves environmental performance, structural efficiency, and user adaptability.

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