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_id acadia16_12
id acadia16_12
authors Gerber, David Jason; Pantazis, Evangelos
year 2016
title A Multi-Agent System for Facade Design: A design methodology for Design Exploration, Analysis and Simulated Robotic Fabrication
doi https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.acadia.2016.012
source ACADIA // 2016: POSTHUMAN FRONTIERS: Data, Designers, and Cognitive Machines [Proceedings of the 36th Annual Conference of the Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture (ACADIA) ISBN 978-0-692-77095-5] Ann Arbor 27-29 October, 2016, pp. 12-23
summary For contemporary design practices, there still remains a disconnect between design tools used for early stage design exploration and performance analysis, and those used for fabrication and construction of complex tectonic architectural systems. The research brings forward downstream fabrication constraints into the up-stream design exploration and design decision making. This paper addresses the issues of developing an integrated digital design work-flow and details a research framework for the incorporation of environmental performance into a robotic fabrication for early stage design exploration and generation of intricate and complex alternative façade designs. The method allows the user to import a design surface, define design parameters, set a number of environmental performance objectives, and then simulate and select a robotic construction strategy. Based on these inputs, design alternatives are generated and evaluated in terms of their performance criteria in consideration of their robotically simulated constructability. In order to validate the proposed framework, an experimental case study of office building façade designs that are generatively created from a multi-agent system for design methodology is design explored and evaluated. Initial results define a heuristic function for improving simulated robotic constructability and illustrate the functionality of our prototype. Project limitations and future research steps are then discussed.
keywords generative design, multi-objective design optimization, robotic fabrication, simulation, design performance, design decision making
series ACADIA
type paper
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_id acadia16_72
id acadia16_72
authors Harrison, Paul
year 2016
title What Bricks Want: Machine Learning and Iterative Ruin
doi https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.acadia.2016.072
source ACADIA // 2016: POSTHUMAN FRONTIERS: Data, Designers, and Cognitive Machines [Proceedings of the 36th Annual Conference of the Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture (ACADIA) ISBN 978-0-692-77095-5] Ann Arbor 27-29 October, 2016, pp. 72-77
summary Ruin has a bad name. Despite the obvious complications, failure provides a rich opportunity—how better to understand a building’s physicality than to watch it collapse? This paper offers a novel method to exploit failure through physical simulation and iterative machine learning. Using technology traditionally relegated to special effects, we can now understand collapse on a granular level: since modern-day physics engines track object-object collisions, they enable a close reading of the spatial preferences that underpin ruin. In the case of bricks, that preference is relatively simple—to fall. By idealizing bricks as rigid bodies, one can understand the effects of gravitational force on each individual brick in a masonry structure. These structures are sometimes able to ‘settle,’ resulting in a stable equilibrium state; in many cases, it means that they will simply collapse. Analyzing ruin in this way is informative, to be sure, but it proves most useful when applied in series. The evolutionary solver described in this paper closely monitors the performance of constituent bricks and ensures that the most successful structures are emulated by later generations. The tool consists of two parts: a user interface for design and the solver itself. Once the architect produces a potential design, the solver performs an evolutionary optimization; after a few hundred iterations, the end result is a structurally sound version of the unstable original. It is hoped that this hybrid of top-down and bottom-up design strategies offers an architecture that is ultimately strengthened by its contingencies.
keywords rigid body analysis, machine learning, multi-agent structural optimization, sensate systems
series ACADIA
type paper
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_id caadria2016_135
id caadria2016_135
authors Min, Deedee A. and Ji-Hyun Lee
year 2016
title Finding relationships between movement and tree planting patterns in theme parks
doi https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.caadria.2016.135
source Living Systems and Micro-Utopias: Towards Continuous Designing, Proceedings of the 21st International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA 2016) / Melbourne 30 March–2 April 2016, pp. 135-144
summary Tree planting in design practice is considered simply as void fillers or view blockers. However, for a sustainable design, creat- ing places using trees need to be reconsidered. Going beyond tradi- tional tree plantings in urban environments, an application of compu- tational methods in landscape architecture for the management of the complex system is needed. While computational methods have been extensively applied to buildings, less has been applied to trees. The goal of this paper is to investigate how the presence of trees affects human movement and find out if computational methods can be used for recommending tree planting patterns. We analysed the tree plant- ing patterns in renowned theme parks as an initial research categoriz- ing tree planting patterns, using an agent-based analysis for simula- tion, and comparing the results of the average agent counts in theme park plans without trees and those with trees. We noticed there was a clear distinction between tree planting pattern types and the change in agent counts supporting the qualitative theory in landscape architec- ture. The result of this research can guide theme park designers as well as urban park designers when deciding which tree planting pat- terns to implement for the purpose of controlling pedestrian move- ments.
keywords Tree planting pattern; agent-based analysis; theme parks; pedestrian movement
series CAADRIA
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_id ecaade2016_175
id ecaade2016_175
authors Treyer, Lukas and Zünd, Daniel
year 2016
title Teaching Programming and Urban Complexity to Architecture Students
doi https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.ecaade.2016.1.261
source Herneoja, Aulikki; Toni Österlund and Piia Markkanen (eds.), Complexity & Simplicity - Proceedings of the 34th eCAADe Conference - Volume 1, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland, 22-26 August 2016, pp. 261-268
wos WOS:000402063700029
summary In this paper we present a framework that allows to introduce architecture students to agent-based simulations in the context of urban planning. It provides them with an understanding of how such simulations work by instructing them to learn how to program and develop an agent on their own. Along with the framework we explain our didactic concept of teaching complexity-science-methods to students from other fields such as architecture. In the discussion we report on that theory and practise should be alternated at very short intervals. Additionally we emphasize the importance to teach a good understanding of the capabilities of modelling and simulation tools, since uneducated students tend to trust them too blindly.
keywords Programming; Crowd Dynamics; Urban Planning
series eCAADe
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_id ascaad2016_031
id ascaad2016_031
authors Amireh, Omar; Manal Ryalat and Tasbeeh Alaqtum
year 2016
title Narrative Architectural Fiction in Mentally Built Environments
source Parametricism Vs. Materialism: Evolution of Digital Technologies for Development [8th ASCAAD Conference Proceedings ISBN 978-0-9955691-0-2] London (United Kingdom) 7-8 November 2016, pp. 283-294
summary A thin line lies between reality and fiction; what is mentally imagined and what is visualized. It all depends on how ideas and images are perceived or what neurological activity is triggered in the user’s brain. Architects and designers spare no effort or tools in presenting buildings, architecture or designs in all forms or ways that would augment users’ experience whether on the perceptual or the cognitive level and in both the digital or the physical environments. In a progressive tendency they, the designers, tend to rely more and more on digitizing their vision and mission, which subsequently give them, impressive and expressive superiority, that would influence the users conscious on the one hand and manipulate their subconscious on the other. Within that process designers work hard to break any mental firewall that would prevent their ideas from pervading the space of any mental environment the user, build or visualize. In that context, to what extent such ways of mental entertainments used by architects, legitimize deception in design? What distinguishes employing the rhythmic simulation of the narrative fictional inceptions (virtual reality) from deploying the adaptive stimulation of the experience modeling conceptions. The difference between planting an idea and constructing an idea. It is not the intention of the paper to prove the failure of the computer aided design neither to stand against the digital architectural design media and applications development. It is rather to present a different way of understanding of how architectural design whether virtual, digital, or real can stimulates and induces codes and messages that is correlated to the brainwave cognitive attributes and can generate a narrative brain environment where the brain can construct and simulate its own fictional design. Doing so, the paper will review certain experimental architectural events and activities which integrate sound and sight elements and effects within some electronic, technical and digital environments.
series ASCAAD
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_id acadia16_44
id acadia16_44
authors Sanchez, Jose
year 2016
title Combinatorial design: Non-parametric computational design strategies
doi https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.acadia.2016.044
source ACADIA // 2016: POSTHUMAN FRONTIERS: Data, Designers, and Cognitive Machines [Proceedings of the 36th Annual Conference of the Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture (ACADIA) ISBN 978-0-692-77095-5] Ann Arbor 27-29 October, 2016, pp. 44-53
summary This paper outlines a framework and conceptualization of combinatorial design. Combinatorial design is a term coined to describe non-parametric design strategies that focus on the permutation, combination and patterning of discrete units. These design strategies differ substantially from parametric design strategies as they do not operate under continuous numerical evaluations, intervals or ratios but rather finite discrete sets. The conceptualization of this term and the differences with other design strategies are portrayed by the work done in the last 3 years of research at University of Southern California under the Polyomino agenda. The work, conducted together with students, has studied the use of discrete sets and combinatorial strategies within virtual reality environments to allow for an enhanced decision making process, one in which human intuition is coupled to algorithmic intelligence. The work of the research unit has been sponsored and tested by the company Stratays for ongoing research on crowd-sourced design.
keywords non-parametric computational design strategies, permutations, combinatorics, building systems, game design, crowdsourcing, computation
series ACADIA
type paper
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_id sigradi2016_360
id sigradi2016_360
authors Leonard, Francisca Rodríguez
year 2016
title Evaluación de las condiciones de orientación temporal en programas de modelación lumínica [Evaluation of temporal orientation conditions in lighting simulation software]
source SIGraDi 2016 [Proceedings of the 20th Conference of the Iberoamerican Society of Digital Graphics - ISBN: 978-956-7051-86-1] Argentina, Buenos Aires 9 - 11 November 2016, pp.446-452
summary The study analyzes three basic visual aspects of light (Spatial distribution of brightness, shadows and color of light) in their ability to communicate temporal information by modeling two specific scenarios using different lighting simulation software (DIALux and Relux). The results confirm the potentiality of natural light to assess temporal disorientation in indoor environments. At the same time, the study proposes new opportunities for improving natural light representation in the simulation field.
series SIGRADI
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_id caadria2016_343
id caadria2016_343
authors Asriana, Nova and Aswin Indraprastha
year 2016
title Making Sense of Agent-based Simulation: Developing Design Strategy for Pedestrian-centric Urban Space
doi https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.caadria.2016.343
source Living Systems and Micro-Utopias: Towards Continuous Designing, Proceedings of the 21st International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA 2016) / Melbourne 30 March–2 April 2016, pp. 343-352
summary This study investigates the relationships of field observa- tion, multi-agent simulation and space-syntax theory in spatial config- uration for developing design strategy for a case study, a tourist hub area in Musi Riverside, Palembang. Having such potential advantage and to tackle existing social and urban issues, our study developed a design approach based on multi-agent simulation enhanced by space syntax theory. The goal of this study is a deep understanding of multi agent simulation through mechanism of validation using field obser- vation and by taking into account the existing urban features. The purpose is to develop design strategy of pedestrian-centric urban space to be functioned as a tourist hub based on computational modelling. Following the paths result of pedestrian flow by multi-agents simula- tion, we elaborated the analysis of facility programming by means of Space Syntax theory. It shows the ranking of facility programs based on their relative connectivity and integration. By merging this result, it assembles programs and their circulation spaces by means of compu- tational simulation. Experimenting in both fields show a novel ap- proach for pedestrian-centric design in urban scale, particularly since behavioural models rarely used in early stage of design process. It shows that multi-agent simulation should be coupled with field obser- vation.
keywords Multi-agents simulation; network analysis; Space Syntax theory; design strategy; urban space
series CAADRIA
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_id caadria2020_043
id caadria2020_043
authors Bai, Nan, Nourian, Pirouz, Xie, Anping and Pereira Roders, Ana
year 2020
title Towards a Finer Heritage Management - Evaluating the Tourism Carrying Capacity using an Agent-Based Model
doi https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.caadria.2020.1.305
source D. Holzer, W. Nakapan, A. Globa, I. Koh (eds.), RE: Anthropocene, Design in the Age of Humans - Proceedings of the 25th CAADRIA Conference - Volume 1, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand, 5-6 August 2020, pp. 305-314
summary As one of the most important areas in the Palace Museum, Beijing, China, the Hall of Mental Cultivation had suffered from overcrowding of visitors before it was closed in 2016 for conservation. Preparing for the reopening in 2020, the Palace Museum decided to take the chance and initiate finer-grained tourism management in the Hall. This research intends to provide an audio-guided touring program by dynamically evaluating the Tourism Carrying Capacity (TCC) with the highlight spots in the Hall, to operate the touring program spatiotemporally. Framing an optimization problem for the touring program, an agent-based simulator, Thunderhead Pathfinder, originally developed for evacuation in the emergency, is utilized to verify the performance of the touring system. The simulation shows that the proposed touring program could precisely fit all the key requirements to improve the visitors' experience, to guarantee heritage safety, and to ensure more efficient management.
keywords Tourism Carrying Capacity; Agent-Based Simulation; Operations Research; Heritage Management
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_id ecaade2016_188
id ecaade2016_188
authors Bingöl, Cemal Koray and Çolako?lu, Birgül
year 2016
title Agent-Based Urban Growth Simulation - A Case Study on Istanbul
doi https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.ecaade.2016.2.041
source Herneoja, Aulikki; Toni Österlund and Piia Markkanen (eds.), Complexity & Simplicity - Proceedings of the 34th eCAADe Conference - Volume 2, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland, 22-26 August 2016, pp. 41-48
wos WOS:000402064400003
summary This study aims to create a simulation model for urban growth with agent-based modeling. The model is based on the theoretical research of Michael Batty on urban growth simulations. The study explains how the theoretical approach applied in the model with the parameters. The model in this study is created in an open-source API called 'Processing' and the simulations executed through the parameters in the study. The results of the simulation are compared with each other to find optimal parameters fits in the theoretical approach. Parameters are tested on an existing urban settlement map, which Is Istanbul. The results of Istanbul simulation are compared with existing density and urban sprawl maps of Istanbul and discussed for further studies.
keywords agent-based design; urban growth; urban simulation
series eCAADe
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_id sigradi2016_356
id sigradi2016_356
authors Borges, Marina Ferreira
year 2016
title A Fabricaç?o Digital e o Papel da Arquitetura para uma Mudança de Paradigma Tecno-Econômico no Setor da Construç?o Civil [Digital Fabrication in Brazil and the Role of Architecture for a Techno Economic Paradigm Shift in the Sector of Building Construction]
source SIGraDi 2016 [Proceedings of the 20th Conference of the Iberoamerican Society of Digital Graphics - ISBN: 978-956-7051-86-1] Argentina, Buenos Aires 9 - 11 November 2016, pp.290-296
summary This paper analyzes the possibilities brought by new digital technologies, architectural design and production for a paradigm shift in the construction sector. The methodology proposes to use evolutionary economy theory, that puts innovation as a key agent for change paradigms, to see connections between existing firms in the current paradigm and the connections that could be established for a new production paradigm through digital fabrication. For this, the role of the university and its potential for innovation, will also be analyzed, both to develop product technology, and to contextualize the technology being imported into a regional context.
keywords Building Construction; Digital Fabrication; Evolutionary Economy Theory
series SIGRADI
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last changed 2021/03/28 19:58

_id acadia16_154
id acadia16_154
authors Brugnaro, Giulio; Baharlou, Ehsan; Vasey, Lauren; Menges, Achim
year 2016
title Robotic Softness: An Adaptive Robotic Fabrication Process for Woven Structures
doi https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.acadia.2016.154
source ACADIA // 2016: POSTHUMAN FRONTIERS: Data, Designers, and Cognitive Machines [Proceedings of the 36th Annual Conference of the Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture (ACADIA) ISBN 978-0-692-77095-5] Ann Arbor 27-29 October, 2016, pp. 154-163
summary This paper investigates the potential of behavioral construction strategies for architectural production through the design and robotic fabrication of three-dimensional woven structures inspired by the behavioral fabrication logic used by the weaverbird during the construction of its nest. Initial research development led to the design of an adaptive robotic fabrication framework composed of an online agent-based system, a custom weaving end-effector and a coordinated sensing strategy utilizing 3D scanning.The outcome of the behavioral weaving process could not be predetermined a priori in a digital model, but rather emerged out of the negotiation among design intentions, fabrication constraints, performance criteria, material behaviors and specific site conditions. The key components of the system and their role in the fabrication process are presented both theoretically and technically, while the project serves as a case study of a robotic production method envisioned as a soft system: a flexible and adaptable framework in which the moment of design unfolds simultaneously with fabrication, informed by a constant flow of sensory information.
keywords soft systems, agent-based systems, robotic fabrication, sensate systems
series ACADIA
type paper
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_id ecaade2016_062
id ecaade2016_062
authors Erioli, Alessio
year 2016
title Aesthetics of Decision - Unfolding the design process within a framework of complexity and self-organization
doi https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.ecaade.2016.1.219
source Herneoja, Aulikki; Toni Österlund and Piia Markkanen (eds.), Complexity & Simplicity - Proceedings of the 34th eCAADe Conference - Volume 1, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland, 22-26 August 2016, pp. 219-228
wos WOS:000402063700025
summary Complexity-grounded paradigms and self-organization based strategies promise enormous potential when channeled in a design process, but their current stage of development (while delivering groundbreaking results in recent years) hasn't significantly impacted yet the widespread architectural practice. Still, the tendency (in the development of technology and society) is clearly towards an increase in complexity and distributed intelligence, henceforth it is of primary importance to adopt a design approach that allows the harnessing of such potential and convey it in the creation of outcomes that favor a richer and heterogeneous ecological entanglement. To tap this kind of potential in an open-ended process requires a design approach that re-defines the distribution of control, choices and information throughout the whole process (including materials and fabrication processes).The paper explores the possibility of such design approach in the territory that links education and research through a series of Master Thesis developed at the University of Bologna and comparing them to other case studies developed worldwide.
keywords continuity; tectonics; architecture; mereology; multi-agent systems; theory; robotic fabrication; computation; simulation
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last changed 2022/06/07 07:55

_id ecaade2016_224
id ecaade2016_224
authors Gerber, David and Pantazis, Evangelos
year 2016
title Design Exploring Complexity in Architectural Shells - Interactive form finding of reciprocal frames through a multi-agent system
doi https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.ecaade.2016.1.455
source Herneoja, Aulikki; Toni Österlund and Piia Markkanen (eds.), Complexity & Simplicity - Proceedings of the 34th eCAADe Conference - Volume 1, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland, 22-26 August 2016, pp. 455-464
wos WOS:000402063700050
summary This paper presents an integrated workflow for interactive design of shell structures, which couples structural and environmental analysis through a multi-agent systems (MAS) for design. The work lies at the intersection of architecture, engineering and computer science research, incorporating generative design with analytical techniques. A brief review on architectural shell structures and the structural logic of reciprocal frames is described. Through the morphological study of reciprocal frames locally we seek to inform the behavior of a MAS, which integrates form-finding techniques, with daylight factor analysis (DFA) and finite element analysis (FEA) on a global configuration. An experimental design is developed in order to explore the solution space of large span free form shells with varying topologies and boundary conditions, as well as identify the relationships between local design parameters of the reciprocal frames (i.e. number of elements, profile) and the analyses (i.e. stress distribution, solar radiation) for enabling the generation of different global design alternatives. The research improves upon design decision-making latency and certainty through harnessing geometric complexity and structural form finding for early stage design. Additionally, the research improves upon design outcomes by establishing a feedback loop between design generation, analysis and performance.
keywords Generative design; computational design; multi-agent systems; shell structures; reciprocal frames; form finding; parametric design
series eCAADe
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_id ecaade2016_123
id ecaade2016_123
authors Puusepp, Renee, Cerrone, Damiano and Melioranski, Martin
year 2016
title Synthetic Modelling of Pedestrian Movement - Tallinn case study report
doi https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.ecaade.2016.2.473
source Herneoja, Aulikki; Toni Österlund and Piia Markkanen (eds.), Complexity & Simplicity - Proceedings of the 34th eCAADe Conference - Volume 2, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland, 22-26 August 2016, pp. 473-481
wos WOS:000402064400047
summary This paper builds towards the argument that pedestrian traffic in the city can be successfully simulated with agent-based computational models if pedestrians' movement patterns are appropriately studied first. Furthermore, such simulation models, when finely calibrated and supported by onsite observations, allow planners to evaluate different urban design scenarios.We present a pilot study carried out in the centre of Tallinn, and discuss a way of how pedestrian movement simulations can be conceived. In the pilot study we recorded some 120 traces of pedestrians' movement and developed a prototype of an agent-based computational model to simulate this movement. Additionally we investigated the possibility of including solar analysis into the computational model. Already this short exercise offered us some interesting insights into how certain spatial qualities and features can drive pedestrian traffic making urban walkers to verge off the shortest routes. The pilot study was carried out in the context of the High Street project [1] for turning the centre of Tallinn into more pedestrian friendly area by redesigning urban space, calming vehicular traffic and creating new opportunities for businesses to flourish.
keywords agent-based model; urban analysis; pedestrian simulation; movement patterns; solar analysis
series eCAADe
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last changed 2022/06/07 08:00

_id ecaade2016_140
id ecaade2016_140
authors Simeone, Davide, Coraglia, Ugo Maria, Cursi, Stefano and Fioravanti, Antonio
year 2016
title Behavioural Simulation for Built Heritage Use Planning
doi https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.ecaade.2016.2.503
source Herneoja, Aulikki; Toni Österlund and Piia Markkanen (eds.), Complexity & Simplicity - Proceedings of the 34th eCAADe Conference - Volume 2, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland, 22-26 August 2016, pp. 503-510
wos WOS:000402064400050
summary This paper presents a system for simulating human behaviour in built heritage artefacts aimed at supporting the decision-making processes for their possible re-use.Its goal is to predict the mutual influence between the occupancy phenomena and the architectural heritage environment, in order to optimise the balance between efficiency requirements of spaces and preservation needs of the heritage artefact. The proposed system is based on the integration of a BIM environment with a game engine that allows the modelling of the built environment and the simulation of its use phenomena at the same time. A central role in the systems is played by the distribution of Artificial Intelligence among Virtual Users, process entities (the activities) and the building components, ensuring the coherent representation of the use processes and the direct measurement of their impact on the artefact.
keywords Built Heritage; Human Behaviour Simulation; Agent-Based Modelling; BIM
series eCAADe
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_id caadria2021_173
id caadria2021_173
authors Xu, Wenzhao, Huang, Xiaoran and Kimm, Geoff
year 2021
title Tear Down the Fences: Developing ABM Informed Design Strategies for Ungating Closed Residential Communities - Developing ABM informed design strategies for ungating closed residential communities
doi https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.caadria.2021.2.467
source A. Globa, J. van Ameijde, A. Fingrut, N. Kim, T.T.S. Lo (eds.), PROJECTIONS - Proceedings of the 26th CAADRIA Conference - Volume 2, The Chinese University of Hong Kong and Online, Hong Kong, 29 March - 1 April 2021, pp. 467-477
summary Embedded in Chinas urbanization process, the growth of gated residential estates has gradually induced severance of urban spaces, resulting in an underutilization of public amenities, a lack of walkable permeability, and congestion of traffic. Responding to these negative effects on urban development, the CPC has released a guideline in February 2016 to prohibit the development of any new closed residential areas in principle and to advocate ungated communities. In this paper, we utilized ABM simulation analysis to test different degrees of openness, the position of new entrances/openness, and pedestrian network typologies, aiming to explore feasible strategies to accommodate the new urban design agenda. A series of typical gated compounds in Beijing were selected for comparative case studies, conducted under different degrees of openness of each case and under diverse ungating modes between cases. On the basis of these analyses, we summarized a sequence of pedestrian-centric design strategies, seeking to increase the communities permeability and walkability by suggesting alternative internal and external road network design options for Beijing urban renewal. By integrating quantified simulation into the empirical method of urban design, our research can positively assist and inform urban practitioners to propose a more sustainable urbanity in the future.
keywords Gated community; agent-based modeling; pedestrian simulation; computer-aided urban design; road network optimization
series CAADRIA
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last changed 2022/06/07 07:56

_id ascaad2016_017
id ascaad2016_017
authors Yazici, Sevil; David J. Gerber
year 2016
title Prototyping Generative Architecture - Experiments on Multi-Agent Systems, Environmental Performance and 3D Printing
source Parametricism Vs. Materialism: Evolution of Digital Technologies for Development [8th ASCAAD Conference Proceedings ISBN 978-0-9955691-0-2] London (United Kingdom) 7-8 November 2016, pp. 145-154
summary Computational design was developed to solve complex problems in architecture and to enable the establishment of systems with complex properties in a holistic manner. With the enhanced capabilities of computational design, there are possibilities to develop integrated approaches to adapt to multi-faceted design problems. Swarm-based multi-agent systems (MAS) are already used as generative bottom-up methods in various design operations, including form-finding and optimization. This study presents a systematic approach, in which multi-agent systems are informed by the environmental performance assessment data where the output is directly linked to the 3D printing process. The intent is to increase efficiency within the design and prototyping process by integrating performance and fabrication into the early stages of the design process. The proposed method has been applied as a case study to a diverse group of students and professionals. The results have proven that applying this systematic approach enabled the designers to achieve highly sophisticated, formal and organizational outputs, with enhanced spatial and geometric qualities.
series ASCAAD
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last changed 2017/05/25 13:31

_id ascaad2021_151
id ascaad2021_151
authors Allam, Samar; Soha El Gohary, Maha El Gohary
year 2021
title Surface Shape Grammar Morphology to Optimize Daylighting in Mixed-Use Building Skin
source Abdelmohsen, S, El-Khouly, T, Mallasi, Z and Bennadji, A (eds.), Architecture in the Age of Disruptive Technologies: Transformations and Challenges [9th ASCAAD Conference Proceedings ISBN 978-1-907349-20-1] Cairo (Egypt) [Virtual Conference] 2-4 March 2021, pp. 479-492
summary Building Performance simulation is escalating towards design optimization worldwide utilizing computational and advanced tools. Egypt has its plan and agenda to adopt new technologies to mitigate energy consumption through various sectors. Energy consumption includes electricity, crude oil, it encompasses renewable and non-renewable energy consumption. Egypt Electricity (EE) consumption by sector percentages is residential (47%), industrial (25%) and commercial (12%), with the remainder used by government, agriculture, public lighting and public utilities (4%). Electricity building consumption has many divisions includes HVAC systems, lighting, Computers and Electronics and others. Lighting share of electricity consumption can vary from 11 to 15 percent in mixed buildings as in our case study which definitely less that the amount used for HVAC loads. This research aims at utilizing shape morphogenesis on facades using geometric shape grammar to enhance daylighting while blocking longwave radiations causing heat stress. Mixed-use building operates in daytime more than night which emphasizes the objective of this study. Results evaluation is referenced to LEED v4.1 and ASHRAE 90.1-2016 window-to-wall ratio calibration and massive wall description. Geometric morphogenesis relies on three main parameters; Pattern (Geometry Shape Grammar: R1, R2, and R3), a reference surface to map from, and a target surface to map to which is the south-western façade of the case study. Enhancing Geo-morph rule is to guarantee flexibility due to the rotation of sun path annually with different azimuth and altitude angles and follow LEED V4.1 enhancements of opaque wall percent for building envelope.
series ASCAAD
email
last changed 2021/08/09 13:13

_id lasg_whitepapers_2016_292
id lasg_whitepapers_2016_292
authors Andreas Simon, Jan Torpus & Christiane Heibach
year 2016
title Evaluation and Analysis of Experience in Responsive Atmospheric Environments
source Living Architecture Systems Group White Papers 2016 [ISBN 978-1-988366-10-4 (EPUB)] Riverside Architectural Press 2016: Toronto, Canada pp. 292 - 299
summary Living Architecture Systems Group "White Papers 2016" is a dossier produced for the occasion of the Living Architecture Systems Group launch event and symposium hosted on November 4 and 5 at the Sterling Road Studio in Toronto and the University of Waterloo School of Architecture at Cambridge. The "White Papers 2016" presents research contributions from the LASG partners, forming an overview of the partnership and highlighting oppportunities for future collaborations.
keywords design, dissipative methods, design methods, synthetic cognition, neuroscience, metabolism, STEAM, organicism, field work, responsive systems, space, visualizations, sensors, actuators, signal flows, art and technology, new media art, digital art, emerging technologies, citizen building, bioinspiration, performance, paradigms, artificial nature, virtual design, regenerative design, 4DSOUND, spatial sound, biomanufacturing, eskin, delueze, bees, robotics
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