Pirouz Nourian is a agenerative design technologist and theorist with expertise and interest in computational generative design, specifically by means of mathematical modelling, geometrical, topological, or graph-theoretical computing. He has developed several computational tool-suites, most well-known among which are Space Syntax and Cheetah for Grasshopper 3D. Pirouz teaches mathematics and programming (Algorithms, Data Models, C#, Python) within MSc Architecture, MSc Building Technology and MSc Geomatics programs. He has a PhD in Design Informatics, an MSc in Architecture, and a BSc in Electrical Engineering with a major in Control Engineering. He is an architect with three years professional experience, a carpenter, and a research software engineer.
Interests
Generative Design
Gamification of Design
Participatory Design
Topology Optimization
Shape Optimization
Masonry Architecture
Numerical Computing
Scientific Computing
Applied Mathematics
Education
PhD in Design Informatics, Graph Theoretical Methods for Design and Analysis of Spatial Configurations, 2016
Delft University of Technology
MSc in Architecture, 2009
Tehran University of Art
BSc in Electrical Engineering, Major in Control Systems Engineering, 2004
