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4.501 Tiny Fab: Advancements in Rapid Design and Fabrication of Small Homes
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(Subject meets with 4.511)
Prereq: 4.500
Units: 2-3-7![]()
Introduces industrial production methods for transitioning to a digital platform of home production. Presents an in-depth overview of past industrial-based systems of home production followed by the presentation and exploration of new and emerging digital systems of home delivery, from computer numerical control (CNC) fabrication to 3-D printing. Discusses fundamentals leading to the development of new ideas for tiny, minimalist living and fab for a particular community. Introduces basic skills in design communication through 3-D modeling, prototyping, and full-scale CNC fabrication. Additional work required of students taking graduate version. Enrollment limited; preference to Course 4 majors and minors.
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