During the foundational knowledge phase, the course reinforces graphic statics concepts while introducing students to the fundamentals of Rhino and Grasshopper software, along with the operation and application of CEM software. Students are guided to model renowned structural engineering cases within these programs. Leveraging CEM's computational and visualization capabilities, they gain an intuitive understanding of the synergy between graphical statics and modeling software. During the design research phase, students complete design tasks in groups. Following site surveys, they design temporary exhibition pavilions using parametric tools, complemented by form-finding and optimization through CEM software.
Simultaneously, they must account for the need to reassemble components after disassembly. From a reusability perspective, they adjust and refine designs, establish a component library, and iteratively optimize the permanent pavilion's structure through multiple rounds of repetition and refinement in CEM software. During the structural construction phase, the course required students to complete a 1:1 scale model of a structural node to complement the digital tool applications from the previous two stages.