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_id	cf2009_065
id	cf2009_065
authors	Dorta, Tomás; Lesage, Annemarie and Pérez, Edgar
year	2009
title	Design tools and collaborative ideation
source	T. Tidafi and T. Dorta (eds) Joining Languages, Cultures and Visions: CAADFutures 2009, PUM, 2009, pp. 65-79
summary	This paper presents the results of a comparative study between traditional analogue tools (sketches and physical models), a CAD software (digital) and a hybrid tool (digital and analogue) that allows immersive freehand sketching and model making (the Hybrid Ideation Space), in order to assess their respective abilities to support collaborative ideation. By comparing these tools, we were able to better understand the relationship between the activity of collaborative ideation, the tools that support it and the experience of the designer in order to provide principles for the development of collaborative tools in design.
keywords	Collaborative ideation, design flow, hybrid ideation space
series	CAAD Futures
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_id	cf2009_410
id	cf2009_410
authors	Abdelhameed, Wael
year	2009
title	Reciprocal relationship of conceptualization and design problem definition: A proposed approach for an architectural design studio
source	T. Tidafi and T. Dorta (eds) Joining Languages, Cultures and Visions: CAADFutures 2009, PUM, 2009, pp. 410-422
summary	This research paper proposes an approach to be applied in the design studio. The proposed approach highlights the reciprocal relationship between concept articulation and design problem definition in a design method that exposes different design activities related to this relationship. The design method was applied in a design studio of an intermediate level. The study reports the analysis of student designs in terms of the deign method employed. Moreover, a survey was carried out in order to measure the responses of students and instructors regarding the design method and its approach. The main structure of the design method proposed can be described as follows: although the relationship of concept articulation and design-problem definition are reciprocal, the influence of one direction can be distinguished more than of the other direction on different design activities. The research using qualitative and quantitative methodologies analyzes the results and outputs of the theoretical investigations, the practical application in the design studio, and the questionnaire responses through different methodological tools.
keywords	Conceptual design, design method, architectural design studio
series	CAAD Futures
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_id	cf2009_273
id	cf2009_273
authors	Abdelmohsen, Sherif M. and Do, Ellen Yi-Luen
year	2009
title	Analysing the significance of problem solving expertise and computational tool proficiency in design ideation
source	T. Tidafi and T. Dorta (eds) Joining Languages, Cultures and Visions: CAADFutures 2009, PUM, 2009, pp. 273-287
summary	This paper presents a pilot study to analyze the role of problem solving expertise (PSE) and computational tool proficiency (CTP) of expert and novice architects in the ideation process within a distributed cognition environment. To analyze PSE, we studied the frequency of occurrence of unique problem solving tasks per limited commitment mode (LCM) revisit. We also devised a quantitative measure for analyzing CTP based on the frequency of unique and normally distributed modeling activities per design process flows for a parametric modeling tool. In our study that involved freehand sketching and parametric modeling as two external representations used in the ideation process, we concluded that expert architects have higher levels of both PSE and CTP than novices.
keywords	Problem solving, distributed cognition, design ideation, parametric modeling, freehand sketching
series	CAAD Futures
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_id	cf2009_poster_07
id	cf2009_poster_07
authors	Ashraf, Mohamed-Ahmed and Pierre Côté
year	2009
title	The Impact of Three Cognitive Functions on Digital Media Aided Architectural Ideation: A Proposed Investigation
source	T. Tidafi and T. Dorta (eds) Joining Languages Cultures and Visions: CAADFutures 2009 CD-Rom
summary	From a cognitivist perspective the architectural design seen as an iterative process of search for an “acceptable” solution from initial design assumptions (Simon 1974) requires representation. These representation which may be internal (mental/cognitive activities) and external (sketches 3D models) are essential to any creative act and in all phases of the design process since they constitute a projection of the architect’s thought and know-how.
keywords	Cognitive function, ideation
series	CAAD Futures
type	poster
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last changed	2009/07/08 22:12

_id	cf2009_472
id	cf2009_472
authors	Ciblac, Thierry
year	2009
title	L’analyse dimensionnelle comme aide à l’optimisation en phase de conception architecturale: applications à des cas de structures; Dimensional analysis as support toward optimization in architectural conception phase: applications to structural cases
source	T. Tidafi and T. Dorta (eds) Joining Languages, Cultures and Visions: CAADFutures 2009, PUM, 2009, pp. 472- 486
summary	One of the research ways carried out in the ARIAM-LAREA laboratory aims at giving to architects computing tools for early evaluation of structures. A particular approach uses dimensional analysis and similitude properties in order to define parameter variation laws. Such laws are illustrated by analytical cases using the theory of strength of materials. For complex structures, a heuristic is proposed to give indications of parameter variation influence on mechanical behavior. Some applications are presented for early determination of structural size and limit values, using computations by finite element method.
keywords	Structure, design, dimensional analysis, similitude
series	CAAD Futures
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_id	cf2009_585
id	cf2009_585
authors	E. Swarts, Matthew; A. Sheward, Hugo
year	2009
title	Using multi-level virtual environments as a medium for conducting design review through a shared IFC dataset
source	T. Tidafi and T. Dorta (eds) Joining Languages, Cultures and Visions: CAADFutures 2009, PUM, 2009, pp. 585- 597
summary	For a long time the Architecture-Engineering-Construction (AEC) community has had difficulty in communicating the content of their work, not only the various specialties involved, but also to their clients. Studies (Doorst and Cross 2001; Bakhtin 1994) suggest the importance of multi-role collaborative environments in supporting design processes. We are developing a Multi Level Design Review Tool for the AEC industry which allows multiple actors to congregate and interact as agents around a central Building Model. It merges real-time virtual 3D visualization technologies with Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) to support both high levels of semantic content and seamless interoperability.
keywords	Design review, virtual environment, interoperability
series	CAAD Futures
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_id	cf2009_815
id	cf2009_815
authors	Erhan, Halil; Woodbury, Rob and Salmasi, Nahal H.
year	2009
title	Visual sensitivity analysis of parametric design models: Improving agility in design
source	T. Tidafi and T. Dorta (eds) Joining Languages, Cultures and Visions: CAADFutures 2009, PUM, 2009, pp. 815- 829
summary	The advances of generative and parametric CAD tools have enabled designers to create designs representations that are responsive, adoptable and flexible. However, the complexity of the models and limitation of human-visual systems posed challenges in effectively utilizing them for sensitivity analysis. In this prototyping study, we propose a method that aims at reduction of these challenges. The method proposes to improve visually analysing sensitivity of a design model to changes. It adapts Model-View-Controller approach in software design to decouple control and visualization features from the design model while providing interfaces between them through parametric associations. The case studies is presented to demonstrate applicability and limitation of the method.
keywords	Parametric modeling, visual analytics, sensitivity analysis, design
series	CAAD Futures
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_id	cf2009_037
id	cf2009_037
authors	Forgues, Daniel; Eugenie, Yoann
year	2009
title	Un « collaboratoire » comme nouveau contexte pour la transformation des pratiques via la technologie; A "collaboratory" as a new context for transforming practices through technology
source	T. Tidafi and T. Dorta (eds) Joining Languages, Cultures and Visions: CAADFutures 2009, PUM, 2009, pp. 37-50
summary	Building design is today a major social, economic and environmental challenge. Design is also a source of innovation and an important economic driving force that requires the collaboration of professionals from various fields of expertise. But the traditional linear approach in design has shown its limits, and it often leads to non optimal design solutions and buildings with inadequate performances. This paper aims to validate a computer supported collaborative workspace that facilitates the participation, in an integrated approach, of the various members of a construction project team. The goal of the research is to be part of the evolution of work practices in design.
keywords	Integrated design, collaborative workspace, task performance
series	CAAD Futures
type	normal paper
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last changed	2009/06/09 07:11

_id	cf2009_051
id	cf2009_051
authors	Gu, Ning; Nakapan, Walaiporn; Willians, Anthony and Gul, Leman
year	2009
title	Evaluating the use of 3D virtual worlds in collaborative design learning
source	T. Tidafi and T. Dorta (eds) Joining Languages, Cultures and Visions: CAADFutures 2009, PUM, 2009, pp. 51-64
summary	3D virtual worlds for collaborative design learning have been widely recognized and practised, nevertheless there is a general lack of formal evaluation with empirical evidence for the performance of virtual worlds, and their roles in developing students’ teamwork skills. In bridging these gaps, this paper provides a critical discussion of the effectiveness of virtual worlds for collaborative design learning, supported by a comprehensive analysis on the results of an inclusive questionnaire completed by architectural students. The paper provides insight into the application of virtual worlds in both technical and procedural experiences, and discusses the benefits and shortcomings of virtual worlds on design education.
keywords	3D Virtual words, collaborative design, virtual design studios and design education
series	CAAD Futures
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_id	cf2009_740
id	cf2009_740
authors	Kendir, Elif; Schork, Tim
year	2009
title	Tools for conviviality : Transcribing design
source	T. Tidafi and T. Dorta (eds) Joining Languages, Cultures and Visions: CAADFutures 2009, PUM, 2009, pp. 740- 753
summary	This paper presents the outcomes and findings of a semester long trans-disciplinary design studio recently taught at RMIT University, involving students from the disciplines of architecture, industrial design and landscape design. The focus of the studio was to investigate the creation and appropriation of tools for innovative design processes. Drawing on craft theory and theories of design and computation, this paper illustrates how tools can transgress disciplinary boundaries and investigates how an understanding of the intricate relationship between tools, techniques, the media they operate in and the design outcome is the premise of a more informed design approach.
keywords	Craft Theory, Design and Computation, Design studio pedagogy, Tooling
series	CAAD Futures
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_id	cf2009_771
id	cf2009_771
authors	LaBelle, Guillaume; Nembrini, Julien and Huang, Jeffrey
year	2009
title	Programming framework for architectural design ANAR+: Object oriented geometry
source	T. Tidafi and T. Dorta (eds) Joining Languages, Cultures and Visions: CAADFutures 2009, PUM, 2009, pp. 771- 785
summary	From the recent advent of scripting tools integrated into commercial CAAD software and everyday design practice, the use of programming applied to an architectural design process becomes a necessary field of study. The presented research explores the use of programming as explorative and reflexive medium (Schön, 1983) through the development of a programming framework for architectural design. Based on Java, the ANAR+ library is a parametric geometry environment meant to be used as programming interface by designers. Form exploration strategies based on parametric variations depend on the internal logic description, a key role for form generation. In most commercial CAD software, geometric data structures are often predefined objects, thus constraining the form exploration, whereas digital architectural research and teaching are in need for an encompassing tool able to step beyond new software products limitations.
keywords	Parametric design, programming language, architectural Geometry, pro-cessing
series	CAAD Futures
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_id	cf2009_656
id	cf2009_656
authors	Madrazo, Leandro; Sicilia, Álvaro; González, Mar and Cojo, Angel Martin
year	2009
title	Barcode housing system: Integrating floor plan layout generation processes within an open and collaborative system to design and build customized housing
source	T. Tidafi and T. Dorta (eds) Joining Languages, Cultures and Visions: CAADFutures 2009, PUM, 2009, pp. 656- 670
summary	The goal of the project has been to design and implement an ICT environment which facilitates the interaction of the different actors (architects, builders, manufacturers, occupants) involved in the design, construction and use of affordable housing built with industrialized methods. The interwoven working environments which form the structure of the system enable the actors to carry out their activities in a synchronous and asynchronous manner. As well as providing a structure that supports collaboration, the system automatically generates housing units and buildings.
keywords	Design thinking, knowledge based design, project management, collaboration and communication
series	CAAD Futures
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_id	cf2009_poster_13
id	cf2009_poster_13
authors	Mueller, Volker
year	2009
title	Concept design tool requirements: Developing a Framework for Concept Design Tool Specifications
source	T. Tidafi and T. Dorta (eds) Joining Languages Cultures and Visions: CAADFutures 2009 CD-Rom
summary	Early design phases generate high project value with relatively little effort. However, digital tools supporting integrated concept design at a high knowledge level are scarce. Research has focused on specific aspects of design tools yielding focused and disjoint insights. An actionable requirements framework will allow assembly of research results into a meaningful, comprehensive concept design tool set and will reveal gaps which will help identify further research opportunities.
keywords	Concept design, digital tools, affordance, building performance
series	CAAD Futures
type	poster
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last changed	2009/07/08 22:12

_id	cf2009_poster_25
id	cf2009_poster_25
authors	Nembrini, Julien; Guillaume Labelle, Nathaniel Zuelzke, Mark Meagher and Jeffrey Huang
year	2009
title	Source Studio: Teaching Programming For Architectural Design
source	T. Tidafi and T. Dorta (eds) Joining Languages Cultures and Visions: CAADFutures 2009 CD-Rom
summary	The architectural studio framework presented here is based on the use of programming as central form generation reflexive medium (Schon, 1983). Its aim is to teach architectural design while introducing a different approach toward computer tools by enabling students to fully explore variations in their designs through the use of coding for form definition. It proposes the students to reflect on their design process through its confrontation to algorithmic formalization (Mitchell 1990). This results in exercising the synthetic re-thinking of their initial sketch intents to comply with the difficult task of fitting the language syntax. With the proliferation and constant replacement of computer tools among the architectural practice, a shift appears in the attitude towards introducing students to different tools: studio teaching is branded by specific software platforms advocated by the teaching team. A lack of generalized view, independent of commercial CAD software, is problematic for the definition of new teaching tools suited for this constantly evolving situation (Terzidis, 2006).
keywords	Programming, studio teaching, scripting, parametric design
series	CAAD Futures
type	poster
last changed	2009/07/08 22:12

_id	cf2009_395
id	cf2009_395
authors	Sanguinetti, Paola
year	2009
title	BIM in academia: Shifting our attention from product to process
source	T. Tidafi and T. Dorta (eds) Joining Languages, Cultures and Visions: CAADFutures 2009, PUM, 2009, pp. 395-409
summary	This paper proposes changes in architectural education to respond to BIM technology and the resulting complexity in the design concept. We examine the interoperability issues between design and analysis in professional practice. We present the results of a case study mapping the activities of two interdisciplinary student teams in the early design phases of a BIM-enabled project. Results show the problems associated with building simulation tools, core knowledge lacking in architectural education, and the relationship between information management, team process, and the types of tools used. A flexible curricular structure is proposed in architectural education, expanding our professional roles.
keywords	BIM, Architectural education, multidisciplinary design
series	CAAD Futures
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_id	cf2009_000
id	cf2009_000
authors	Tidafi, Temy; Dorta, Tomás (eds.)
year	2009
title	Joining languages, cultures and visions CAADFutures 2009
source	Proceedings of the 13th International Conference [ISBN ] Montreal 17-19 June 2009, 902 p.
summary	In a world where sustainability, ecology, collaboration and performance are common concerns, “joining” is a keyword, expressing the idea of an integration of knowledge, efforts and processes aimed at a better future. The CAADFutures 2009 conference thus intends to join professional and scientific reflections, with the notable input of new disciplines that are also concerned with digital design, such as industrial design and civil engineering. As a result, a vivid dialogue is established between different cultural approaches, computational methods and philosophical positions. The field of computer-aided design is faced with many challenges. CAADFutures 2009 addresses the search for new paradigms for sustainable design, the issues derived from the “digital thinking” embedded in current CAD systems as opposed to the needed “design thinking”, and many more pressing questions such as those of heritage, advanced geometry and parametric design, CAD education, virtual environments, interaction and new technologies, simulation, building performance, rapid prototyping, management, collaboration and ideation.
series	CAAD Futures
type	normal paper
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last changed	2010/01/14 07:09

_id	cf2009_021
id	cf2009_021
authors	Yehuda, Kalay
year	2009
title	The impact of information technology on architectural design in the 21st century
source	T. Tidafi and T. Dorta (eds) Joining Languages, Cultures and Visions: CAADFutures 2009, PUM, 2009, pp. 21-34
summary	Architecture uses technology to achieve certain functional, cultural, social, economic, and other goals. In turn, technology transforms the discipline. Information technologies promise to change design processes, practices, and products. The first uses of computing in the service of architecture have been rather timid, mimicking older practices. This is changing rapidly: new design and evaluation tools allow architects to imagine new building forms, more responsive (and environmentally more responsible) buildings, even radically new types of environments that blend physical with virtual space. Understanding and shaping this transformation are the basis of architectural design research and education in the 21st century.
keywords	Architectural design, built environment, computer aided design, design practice
series	CAAD Futures
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_id	cf2009_642
id	cf2009_642
authors	Aksamija, Ajla; Iordanova, Ivanka
year	2009
title	Multimodal representations of architectural design knowledge: Interaction between visual and ontological models
source	T. Tidafi and T. Dorta (eds) Joining Languages, Cultures and Visions: CAADFutures 2009, PUM, 2009, pp. 642- 655
summary	This paper presents multimodal representation of architectural design knowledge, where explicit and implicit information are linked. The aim is to develop computational environment that combines several modes of representation. Integration of interactive digital-models library and ontological model of architectural design factors is investigated.
keywords	Ontology, design referents, design factors, architectural design, digital model library
series	CAAD Futures
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_id	cf2009_231
id	cf2009_231
authors	Attar, Ramtin; Aish, Robert; Stam, Jos; Brinsmead, Duncan; Tessier, Alex; Glueck, Michael and Khan, Azam
year	2009
title	Physics-based generative design
source	T. Tidafi and T. Dorta (eds) Joining Languages, Cultures and Visions: CAADFutures 2009, PUM, 2009, pp. 231-244
summary	We present a physics-based generative design approach to interactive form-finding. While form as a product of dynamic simulation has been explored previously, individual projects have been developed as singleton solutions. By identifying categories of computational characteristics, we present a novel unified model that generalizes existing simulations through a constraint-based approach. The potential of interactive form finding simulation is explored through exemplary studies: a conceptual approach to a fixed form that acts as a visualization of interacting forces, and a constraint-based model of the fabrication logic for a panelization system are examined. Implications of constraint-based simulation on future directions are discussed.
keywords	Form finding, dynamic simulation, physics-based design, panelization
series	CAAD Futures
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_id	cf2009_890
id	cf2009_890
authors	Beirão, José; Duarte José, Stouffs Rudi
year	2009
title	Grammars of designs and grammars for designing - grammar-based patterns for urban design
source	T. Tidafi and T. Dorta (eds) Joining Languages, Cultures and Visions: CAADFutures 2009, PUM, 2009
summary	Analytical work has demonstrated the potential of shape grammars for capturing rules embedded in existing design styles, and generating designs within such styles that match given design contexts. However, the creation of grammars for new design styles, from exploratory rules to design synthesis, remains elusive. The combined use of patterns and discursive grammars is here proposed as a way of encoding the semantics behind recurrent urban design operations and enable the development of a tool to support the creation of new grammars. The idea is that by exploring the combination of generative patterns designers may arrive at new grammars.
series	other
type	normal paper
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last changed	2009/08/21 07:43

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