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_id caadria2021_242
id caadria2021_242
authors Joe, Joshua and Pelosi, Antony
year 2021
title PARAMTR v2 - Human-Generative Design tools for prefabricating large-scale residential developments.
doi https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.caadria.2021.1.041
source A. Globa, J. van Ameijde, A. Fingrut, N. Kim, T.T.S. Lo (eds.), PROJECTIONS - Proceedings of the 26th CAADRIA Conference - Volume 1, The Chinese University of Hong Kong and Online, Hong Kong, 29 March - 1 April 2021, pp. 41-50
summary Designers are encountering more issues with complexity, scale and performance requirements increase in residential projects. Prefabrication and generative design tools have the potential to significantly reduce construction time, cost, and material waste at scale. Building upon existing research, this paper further investigates how human-generative design tools can improve building performance and feasibility of prefabrication at scale whilst encouraging design variance. In this context, human-generative design tools refer to a partially algorithmic design tool that facilitates an open-box, collaborative approach to design. Following initial research-based design, a new human-generative tool was created (PARAMTR) to address the aforementioned issues using a design-based research methodology. Based on the research performed during the literature review and from initial design results, PARAMTR shows the potential to halve construction time on residential projects in combination with increased manufacturing efficiency. Design outputs share no design commonality, yet use almost 10 times less unique components across four houses when compared to existing residential projects. In combination with the overall benefits discussed and associated with prefabrication, material waste, cost, design time and complexity are expected to be reduced. The paper will discuss further progress towards designing and building smarter homes at scale.
keywords generative design; generative prefabrication; parametric; residential; prefabrication
series CAADRIA
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_id ascaad2021_007
id ascaad2021_007
authors Alabbasi, Mohammad; Han-Mei Chen, Asterios Agkathidis
year 2021
title Developing a Design Framework for the 3D Printing Production of Concrete Building Components: A Case Study on Column Optimization for Efficient Housing Solutions in Saudi Arabia
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. 713-726
summary This paper is examining the development of a design and fabrication framework aiming to increase the efficiency of the construction of concrete building components by introducing 3D concrete printing in the context of Saudi Arabia. In particular, we will present an algorithmic process focusing on the design and fabrication of a typical, mass customised, single-family house, which incorporates parametric modelling, topology optimisation, finite element (FE) analysis and robotic 3D printing techniques. We will test and verify our framework by designing and fabricating a loadbearing concrete column with structural and material properties defined by the Saudi Building Code of Construction. Our findings are highlighting the advantages and challenges of the proposed file-to-factory framework in comparison to the conventional construction methods currently applied in Saudi Arabia, or other similar sociopolitical contexts. By comparing the material usage in both conventional and optimised columns, the results have shown that material consumption has been reduced by 25%, the required labour in the construction site has been mitigated by 28 and the duration time has been reduced by 80% without the need for formwork.
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_id caadria2021_233
id caadria2021_233
authors Ascoli, Raphaël
year 2021
title Augmenting computational design agency in emerging economies
doi https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.caadria.2021.2.639
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. 639-648
summary This /practice-based design research/ investigates the possibility of computational design to increase agency and impact in emerging economies through real-world projects. By cultivating a new kind of relationship to issues in development and local untapped resources, they inspire for more public engagement and resource-based conversations within a spatial framework. The topics that were addressed in this research are the democratization of data and affordability of construction. These two on-going early-stage initiatives have used computational design tools at specific areas in the projects development, therefore optimizing the parts where low-tech tools werent sufficient. This demand driven design process explores ways in which different levels of technology can augment each other.
keywords space; resource; housing; myanmar; optimization
series CAADRIA
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_id caadria2021_251
id caadria2021_251
authors Ma, Chun Yu and van Ameijde, Jeroen
year 2021
title Participatory Housing: Discrete Design and Construction Systems for High-Rise Housing in Hong Kong
doi https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.caadria.2021.1.271
source A. Globa, J. van Ameijde, A. Fingrut, N. Kim, T.T.S. Lo (eds.), PROJECTIONS - Proceedings of the 26th CAADRIA Conference - Volume 1, The Chinese University of Hong Kong and Online, Hong Kong, 29 March - 1 April 2021, pp. 271-280
summary There has been a recent increase in the exploration of mereological systems, speculating on how digital design, assembly and reconfiguration of digital materials (Gershenfeld, 2015) enables digitally informed physical worlds that change over time. Besides opportunities for construction and design automation, there is a potential to reimagine how multiple stakeholders can participate in the computational decision-making process, using the benefits of the mass customization of logistics (Retsin, 2019). This paper presents a research-by-design project that applies a digital and discrete material system to high-rise housing in Hong Kong. The project has developed an integrated approach to design, construction, and inhabitation, using a system of discrete parts which can be assembled in various apartment configurations, to incorporate varying occupants requirements and facilitate negotiations and changes over time.
keywords Participatory Design; Generative Design; Adaptable Architecture; High-rise Housing
series CAADRIA
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_id sigradi2021_226
id sigradi2021_226
authors Pincheira, Milena, Alarcón, Catalina, Rivera, María Isabel and Martínez, Andrea
year 2021
title Daylighting and the Elderly: A Study of Daylight Accessibility and Envelope Retrofit in Southern Chile's Senior Home
source Gomez, P and Braida, F (eds.), Designing Possibilities - Proceedings of the XXV International Conference of the Ibero-American Society of Digital Graphics (SIGraDi 2021), Online, 8 - 12 November 2021, pp. 1333–1344
summary In the next 25 years, the elderly population will increase on average to 65 thousand people annually in Chile (INE, 2018). Their independent living is jeopardized partially for diminished visual capacity that difficult spatial perception. Although light does not correct vision impairment, adequate light levels can respond to the needs of older people as preventing visual errors. This study evaluates daylighting availability in an assisting living residence in a southern city in Chile. A quantitative approach resulted in the identification of envelope-retrofit strategies that allow achieving recommended levels of natural lighting, particularly in shared spaces where residents spend most of the day. The results show that it would be possible to achieve better light availability, as it also allows for a better understanding of the contributions of the building envelope. Finally, the study outlines recommendations for future retrofits that meet requirements for visual comfort for a growing senior population.
keywords Daylighting Accessibility, Senior Home, Daylighting Strategies, Visual Comfort, Computational Simulation.
series SIGraDi
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last changed 2022/05/23 12:11

_id ijac202119406
id ijac202119406
authors Silva Dória, David Rodrigues; Ramaswami, Keshav; Claypool, Mollie; Retsin, Gilles
year 2021
title Public parts, resocialized autonomous communal life
source International Journal of Architectural Computing 2021, Vol. 19 - no. 4, 568–593
summary Commoning embodies the product of social contracts and behaviors between groups of individuals. In thecase of social housing and the establishment of physical domains for life, commoning is an intersection of thesecontracts and the restrictions and policies that prohibit and allow them to occur within municipalities. Via aplatform-based project entitled Public Parts (2020), this article will also present positions on the reification ofthe common through a set of design methodologies and implementations of automation. This platform seeksto subvert typical platform models to decrease ownership, increase access, and produce a new form ofcommunal autonomous life amongst individuals that constitute the rapidly expanding freelance, work fromhome, and gig economies. Furthermore, this text investigates the consequences of merging domestic spacewith artificial intelligence by implementing machine learning to reconfigure spaces and program. Theproblems that arise from the deployment of machine learning algorithms involve issues of collection, usage,and ownership of data. Through the physical design of space, and a central AI which manages the platform andthe automated management of space, the core objective of Public Parts is to reify the common througharchitecture and collectively owned data.
keywords Common, housing, platforms, reification, artificial intelligence, automation
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_id caadria2021_231
id caadria2021_231
authors Wong, Kwan Ki Calvin and van Ameijde, Jeroen
year 2021
title In-Between Spaces: Data-driven Analysis and Generative Design for Public Housing Estate Layouts
doi https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.caadria.2021.2.397
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. 397-406
summary As Hong Kong constructs increasingly high-density, high-rise public housing estates to increase land use efficiency, public in-between spaces are more constrained, which impacts the quality of social relations, movements and daily practices of residents (Shelton et al. 2011; Tang et al. 2019). Current planning practices are focused on the achievement of quantitative performance measures, rather than qualitative design considerations that support residents experiences and community interaction. This paper presents a new methodology that combines urban analysis and generative design for the regeneration of social housing estates, based on the spatial and social qualities of their in-between spaces.
keywords Social Housing; Public Open Space; Generative Design; Urban Planning
series CAADRIA
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last changed 2022/06/07 07:57

_id caadria2024_176
id caadria2024_176
authors Xiao, Yijun and Yuan, Sinan
year 2024
title Unraveling the Dynamics of Urban Catering: Analysing the Factors in Shaping Neighbourhood Restaurants Sceneries
doi https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.caadria.2024.2.485
source Nicole Gardner, Christiane M. Herr, Likai Wang, Hirano Toshiki, Sumbul Ahmad Khan (eds.), ACCELERATED DESIGN - Proceedings of the 29th CAADRIA Conference, Singapore, 20-26 April 2024, Volume 2, pp. 485–494
summary This research explores the dynamics of neighbourhood restaurants distribution in Tianjin, China, against the backdrop of rapid urbanization and evolving consumer preferences. Analysing key factors such as consumer demand, transportation, location, built environment, and competition, the study utilizes count regression models to assess occurrence frequency. The investigation reveals a significant surge in community restaurants from 2018 to 2021, influencing spatial patterns. Population density, housing prices, transportation infrastructure, and built environment emerge as pivotal factors impacting neighbourhood restaurants dynamics. The Hurdle-NB model, considering both count and zero parts, demonstrates the best fit. This study contributes nuanced insights for policymakers and industry stakeholders, aiding in enhancing accessibility, sustainability, and competitiveness of neighbourhood restaurants in urban areas amidst changing urban dynamics and consumer trends.
keywords Urban Catering, Culinary Geography, Neighbourhood Restaurants
series CAADRIA
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last changed 2024/11/17 22:05

_id sigradi2021_307
id sigradi2021_307
authors Puebla, Fidel and Loyola, Mauricio
year 2021
title Using BIM for Improving Buildability in Small-Scale Construction Projects: A Comparative Case-Study
source Gomez, P and Braida, F (eds.), Designing Possibilities - Proceedings of the XXV International Conference of the Ibero-American Society of Digital Graphics (SIGraDi 2021), Online, 8 - 12 November 2021, pp. 771–782
summary Numerous authors have shown that using BIM has positive impacts on improving buildability levels on large-scale construction projects. This paper examines the impact of BIM on small-scale projects, particularly single-family homes. A series of case studies and interviews with architecture professionals were conducted. Results show that the benefits obtained are equivalent to those reported in the literature for larger projects, suggesting that the impact of BIM on improving buildability levels is similar for both small-scale and large-scale projects.
keywords BIM, Constructividad, Vivienda unifamiliar
series SIGraDi
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_id ecaade2021_264
id ecaade2021_264
authors Stankovic, Jovana, Krasic, Sonja, Mitkovic, Petar, Nikolic, Marko, Kocic, Nastasija and Mitkovic, Mihailo
year 2021
title Floating Modular Houses as Solution for Rising Sea Levels - A case study in Kiribati island
doi https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.ecaade.2021.1.161
source Stojakovic, V and Tepavcevic, B (eds.), Towards a new, configurable architecture - Proceedings of the 39th eCAADe Conference - Volume 1, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia, 8-10 September 2021, pp. 161-170
summary Many island states, due to rising sea levels, have a problem with losing inhabitant homes. One of those countries is Kiribati island. Nowadays, this problem is solved by applying floating architecture, so life on the land is transferred to the water surface. Building settlements of this type is very complex. This paper proposes a unique concept for architectural and urban design using computational intelligence methods and the principles of regular tessellation. It is necessary to define the architectural program, ie. input data for the design process based on the general and special needs of users in terms of the functional organization of space. Each data will be represented by a module of unique dimensions, and the connections between the data by parameters, which result in a functional Bubble diagram of a modular floating house. By setting the requirements for the minimal perimeter and maximum area, the most optimal design of each of geometric shapes of regular tessellation will be chosen and evaluated by objective and subjective parameters of the design quality to find out which one is the most suitable for the modular floating house and then sustainable floating settlement.
keywords floating architecture; regular tessellation; parametric design; architectural optimization; Kiribati island
series eCAADe
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last changed 2022/06/07 07:56

_id caadria2021_250
id caadria2021_250
authors Aghaei Meibodi, Mania, Odaglia, Pietro and Dillenburger, Benjamin
year 2021
title Min-Max: Reusable 3D printed formwork for thin-shell concrete structures - Reusable 3D printed formwork for thin-shell concrete structures
doi https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.caadria.2021.1.743
source A. Globa, J. van Ameijde, A. Fingrut, N. Kim, T.T.S. Lo (eds.), PROJECTIONS - Proceedings of the 26th CAADRIA Conference - Volume 1, The Chinese University of Hong Kong and Online, Hong Kong, 29 March - 1 April 2021, pp. 743-752
summary This paper presents an approach for reusable formwork for thin-shell, double-sided highly detailed surfaces based on binder jet 3D printing technology. Using binder jetting for reusable formwork outperforms the milled and 3D printed thermoplastic formwork in terms of speed and cost of fabrication, precision, and structural strength against deformation. The research further investigated the synergy of binder jetting sandstone formwork with glass-fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) to fabricate lightweight, durable, and highly detailed facade elements.We could demonstrate the feasibility of this approach by fabricating a minimal surface structure assembled from 32 glass-fiber reinforced concrete elements, cast with 4 individual formwork elements, each of them reused 8 times. By showing that 3D printed (3DP) formwork cannot only be used once but also for small series production we increase the field of economic application of 3D printed formwork. The presented fabrication method of formwork based on additive manufacturing opens the door to more individualized, freeform architecture.
keywords Binder Jet 3D Printing; 3D Printed Formwork; Reusable Formwork; Minimal Surface; GFRC (GRC)
series CAADRIA
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_id ascaad2021_021
id ascaad2021_021
authors Albassel, Mohamed; Mustafa Waly
year 2021
title Applying Machine Learning to Enhance the Implementation of Egyptian Fire and Life Safety Code in Mega Projects
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. 7-22
summary Machine Learning has become a significant research area in architecture; it can be used to retrieve valuable information for available data used to predict future instances. the purpose of this research was to develop an automated workflow to enhance the implementation of The Egyptian fire & life safety (FLS) code in mega projects and reduce the time wasted on the traditional process of rooms’ uses, occupant load, and egress capacity calculations to increase productivity by applying Supervised Machine Learning based on classification techniques through data mining and building datasets from previous projects, and explore the methods of preparation and analyzing data (text cleanup- tokenization- filtering- stemming-labeling). Then, provide an algorithm for classification rules using C# and python in integration with BIM tools such as Revit-Dynamo to calculate cumulative occupant load based on factors which are mentioned in the Egyptian FLS code, determine classification and uses of rooms to validate all data related to FLS. Moreover, calculating the egress capacity of means of egress for not only exit doors but also exit stairs. In addition, the research is to identify a clear understanding about ML and BIM through project case studies and how to build a model with the needed accuracy.
series ASCAAD
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last changed 2021/08/09 13:11

_id cdrf2021_92
id cdrf2021_92
authors Ana Zimbarg
year 2021
title Bio-Design Intelligence
doi https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-5983-6_9
source Proceedings of the 2021 DigitalFUTURES The 3rd International Conference on Computational Design and Robotic Fabrication (CDRF 2021)

summary Architecture has a substantial influence worldwide as it shapes our cities, and it is made to last. Urban areas are also responsible for 70% of the world’s carbon emissions. Consequently, architects are responsible for minimising the destructive effects of construction on the environment. How can biological intelligence be inserted in architecture as a possibility to increase environmental performance? Bio-design goes further than biology-inspired approaches. Biodesign refers to incorporating living organisms as an essential component of a system, changing the natural and built environment boundaries. It contains living and machine intelligence, whether embedded in the design process or in the building itself. This paper seeks to give an overview of bio-design and how it can be seen as a strategy of thinking of new research pathways.
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_id acadia21_362
id acadia21_362
authors Bruscia, Nicholas
year 2021
title Surface Disclination Topology in Self-Reactive Shell Structures
doi https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.acadia.2021.362
source ACADIA 2021: Realignments: Toward Critical Computation [Proceedings of the 41st Annual Conference of the Association of Computer Aided Design in Architecture (ACADIA) ISBN 979-8-986-08056-7]. Online and Global. 3-6 November 2021. edited by B. Bogosian, K. Dörfler, B. Farahi, J. Garcia del Castillo y López, J. Grant, V. Noel, S. Parascho, and J. Scott. 362-371.
summary This paper discusses recent developments on the geometric construction and fabrication techniques associated with large-scale surface disclinations. The basic concept of disclinations recognizes the role of “defects” in the composition of materials, the strategic placement of which shapes the material by inducing curvature from initially planar elements. By acknowledging the relationship between geometry and topology that governs disclination based form-finding and material prototyping, this work consciously explores its potential at the architectural scale. Basic geometric figures and their topological transformations are documented in the context of digital modeling and simulation, fabrication, and a specific material palette. Specifically, this work builds on recent efforts by focusing on three particular areas of investigation; a) enhancing the stability of surface disclinations with a synthetic fibrous layer, b) aggregation via periodic tilings, and c) harnessing snap-through buckling to increase bending stiffness in thin surfaces.
series ACADIA
type paper
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_id ecaade2021_333
id ecaade2021_333
authors Burger, Joris, Wangler, Timothy, Chiu, Yu-Hung, Techathuvanun, Chanon, Gramazio, Fabio, Kohler, Matthias and Lloret-Fritschi, Ena
year 2021
title Material-informed Formwork Geometry - The effects of cross-sectional variation and patterns on the strength of 3D printed eggshell formworks
doi https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.ecaade.2021.2.199
source Stojakovic, V and Tepavcevic, B (eds.), Towards a new, configurable architecture - Proceedings of the 39th eCAADe Conference - Volume 2, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia, 8-10 September 2021, pp. 199-208
summary Fused deposition modelling (FDM) 3D printing of formworks for concrete has the potential to increase geometric freedom in concrete construction. However, one major limitation of FDM printed formworks is that they are fragile and often cannot support the hydrostatic pressure exerted by the concrete. The research project 'Eggshell' combines robotic 3D printing of formwork with the casting of a fast-hardening concrete to reduce hydrostatic pressure to a minimum. Eggshell can be used to fabricate architectural-scale building components; however, knowledge of the influence formwork geometry has on the hydrostatic pressure resistance is still sparse, resulting in unexpected breakages of the formwork. This paper presents an empirical study into the breakage behaviour of FDM printed formworks when subjected to hydrostatic pressure. Firstly, the study aims to give a first insight into the breakage behaviour of formworks with a constant cross-section by casting a self-compacting concrete into the formwork until breakage. Then, we investigate if three-dimensional patterning of the formwork can have a beneficial effect on the breakage behaviour. Finally, the preliminary results are validated through the fabrication of two full-scale columns. The empirical results point towards the fact that sharp corners in formworks are weaker compared to rounded corners. Although the presented results are still preliminary, they mark an important step in the development of reliable design and fabrication strategies using 3D printed formworks.
keywords 3D Printing; Formwork; Fused Deposition Modelling; Digital Concrete; Hydrostatic pressure; Eggshell
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_id caadria2021_146
id caadria2021_146
authors Calixto, Victor, Canuto, Robson, Noronha, Marcela, Afrooz, Aida, Gu, Ning and Celani, Gabriela
year 2021
title A layered approach for the data-driven design of smart cities
doi https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.caadria.2021.2.739
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. 739-748
summary Current approaches to smart cities have focused on implementing technologies to harvest and analyse data through sensors and artificial intelligence to improve urban performance from the top-down. However, cities are complex systems of interconnected layers that change at different speeds. More persistent layers, like networks and occupation, must have smartness embedded in them through smarter design processes. In recent years, there has been an increase in digital tools for urban design, applying computational design methods and data analytics strategies, enabling collaborative and evidence-based approaches that support sustainable urban design. A critical evaluation of their potential to inform design is necessary to aid practitioners to choose and adopt these novel strategies and tools in practice. This paper presents a critical review of selected data-driven design cloud platforms, focusing on data-driven urban design approaches that can enable the use of ICTs to steer cities into a smarter future from the bottom-up.
keywords Smart Cities; Data-Driven Urban Design; Computational Design
series CAADRIA
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_id caadria2021_266
id caadria2021_266
authors Chen, Yao, Lo, Tiantian, Guo, Xiangmin, Du, Ruijie and Hu, Xinchuang
year 2021
title Interactive Virtual Sand Table - A theoretical review on its application towards Urban Planning
doi https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.caadria.2021.2.629
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. 629-638
summary The sand table is a tool of expression of urban planning.With the development of computer science and technology,virtual reality technology is playing an important role in many aspects of urban planning and design,as well as,the virtual sand table.This article analyzes the limitations of the current urban planning sand table from designers and other participants perspectives. It analyses the advantages of applying interactive technology in a sand table for urban planning and proposes using such interactive technology in the future. This paper will also investigate three aspects of interactions: human-computer interaction technology, collaborative interaction technology, remote visual interaction technology. The application of interactive technology on the virtual sand table, on the one hand, can carry out a multi-angle forward-looking analysis of the problems of urban construction and improve the efficiency of planning and approval, and development; on the other hand, it can increase public participation in urban planning and design.
keywords interactive technology; urban planning; urban planning sand table; electronic sand table
series CAADRIA
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last changed 2022/06/07 07:55

_id ecaade2021_279
id ecaade2021_279
authors Coraglia, Ugo Maria, Zhu, Zhelun, Fioravanti, Antonio, Simeone, Davide and Cursi, Stefano
year 2021
title A new Relation Matrix as a Fruitful Meta-Design Tool - How to overcome typological limits
doi https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.ecaade.2021.1.295
source Stojakovic, V and Tepavcevic, B (eds.), Towards a new, configurable architecture - Proceedings of the 39th eCAADe Conference - Volume 1, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia, 8-10 September 2021, pp. 295-302
summary The use of meta-design tools to support the early stages of the design process is widely proven in literature. Among these tools, the adjacency matrix and the bubble diagram provided the various professionals involved - not only in the AEC sector - with some useful information mainly regarding the connection types between spaces and the sizing of their dimensions. With the evolution of design and the change of architectural aims (e.g. sustainability, refurbishment), it is not fruitful, especially related to complex buildings (e.g. hospital, airport), to manage spaces and their connections through the traditional Adjacency Matrix and its dual (Bubble Diagram). These tools, used as they were originally designed, do not consider other characteristics but basic topological ones and are still linked to 2D geometry. For this reason, this research aims to increase the unexplored design potential of these tools considering huge advances in building object representation and links with knowledge. The first research steps led to a 3D analysis capable of providing knowledge on the connections and adjacencies between spaces and its environments located on different floors. Therefore, we decided to define further goals, breaking limits of the "adjacency" concept for a more extendable and general concept of "relation" between spaces and environments.
keywords Relation Matrix; Meta-design; Architectural design theory; Tool
series eCAADe
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_id ascaad2021_108
id ascaad2021_108
authors Elbaz, Noran; Mohamed Ezzeldin
year 2021
title Phenomenological BIM Design Evaluation of Indoor Spatial Configurations
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. 371-383
summary The studies of evaluating spaces’ different spatial configurations mostly cover the physical dimensions; especially when using digital platforms such as BIM. The gap between the physical dimension of abstract spaces, and the metaphorical senses of these places, has always been a missing layer when testing the quality of space. The current BIM tools – as a digital platform – are mostly based only on physical dimensions of spaces, where the phenomenological approach is not considered as one of the layers or attributes when evaluating the spatial configurations of indoor spaces. This missing layer of the user perceptual experience leads to incomprehensive results of spatial design evaluation. This paper aims to identify the gap between the qualitative and quantitative studies of space configurations and the experiential dimension of indoor spaces in order to increase the accuracy of design evaluation by filling the missing gaps through adding; to the spatial configurations of physical ‘Space’ another dimensions and attributes that are related to senses of ‘Place,’ highlighting the need of creating a SIM, “Sensory Information Modeling,” a digital platform for Places integrated with BIM for Spaces.
series ASCAAD
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last changed 2021/08/09 13:13

_id ascaad2021_062
id ascaad2021_062
authors Elgobashi, Aya; Yasmeen El Semary
year 2021
title Redefinition of Heritage Public Spaces Using PPGIS: The Case of Religious Complex in Old Cairo
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. 355-370
summary Plenty of challenges all over the world are affecting the urban development of spaces in the cities, especially those of heritage sites; these urban spaces provide various ambiances that appeal to the senses. Although surrounded open spaces in heritage sites are full of rich, deep knowledge that plays an active role in the community perceptions, it has been recently neglected. A contribution is paid to the combination of digital technologies to help in preserving those spaces. Its integrated use could exponentially increase the effectiveness of conservation strategies of ancient buildings. GIS technology became a usual documentation tool for heritage managers, conservators, restorers, architects, archaeologists, painters, and all other categories of experts involved in cultural heritage activities. Consequently, the GIS has faced strong criticism as it is a tool for documentation without engaging in the public environment and the users’ needs; as a result, GIS cannot help in any enhancing process as it does not have any idea about the needs of the users. This paper analyses public uses efficiency in heritage public spaces in Cairene context using public participation geographic information system (PPGIS) methodology, as it gives attention to the term “user” to include the “public” incorporating the concept of “public participation” commonly used in planning. An online survey was set up, based on Google Maps, where respondents were asked to place and rate twenty-five items on an interactive map done by (ARCGIS 10.4). These items were based on the criteria of placemaking to make those spaces full of creative ambiance to be more attractive and useful to the communities. Finally, 200 valid surveys have been collected and mapped 1500 opinions have been mapped. The Results of this research show that PPGIS is an effective tool in measuring the efficiency of those heritage public spaces, which may be valuable for future planning.
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