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_id caadria2013_098
id caadria2013_098
authors Park, Jong Jin and Bharat Dave
year 2013
title Bio-Inspired Adaptive Stadium Façades – An Evolution-Based Design Exploration
doi https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.caadria.2013.107
source Open Systems: Proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA 2013) / Singapore 15-18 May 2013, pp. 107-116
summary Our research focuses on bio-inspired evolutionary design based on genetic algorithms to explore façade surfacesthat improve adaptivity and solar performance of stadium design during the early stages of design development. This paper describes prototype implementation of an automated computer design system, its architecture, and initial results. Our approach highlights importance of early exploration of architectural geometries by rapidly narrowing down optimised design solutions within an infinite search space of possible design solutions. Additionally, the prototype supports automatic generation of design variations and demonstrates potential use of genetic algorithms as a means to constrained design exploration.  
wos WOS:000351496100011
keywords Adaptive façades, Evolutionary design, Genetic algorithm, Performance simulations 
series CAADRIA
email
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_id ijac201210102
id ijac201210102
authors Park, Peter; Matthew Gilbert, Andy Tyas, et al.
year 2012
title Potential Use of Structural Layout Optimization at the Conceptual Design Stage
source International Journal of Architectural Computing vol. 10 - no. 1, 13-32
summary Despite recent developments in computer-aided design in architecture, both in terms of form generation techniques and performance-based design tools, there still appears to be polarization between the ‘visual’ and the ‘technical’ elements of design. Two causes of this are discussed: long-standing tradition within the discipline and perception of design as primarily a visual exercise. Structural layout optimization is a technique which enables automatic identification of optimal arrangements of structural elements in frames. As the technique appears to have the potential to help reduce the polarization between the visual and the technical elements of design, it can be considered as an ‘integrative’ form generation tool. Applications of the technique are considered via three design examples, demonstrating both its potential and areas where refinement is required before it is suitable for application in practice.
series journal
last changed 2019/07/30 10:55

_id 0724
authors Park, T., and Mirande, V.
year 1997
title Comparison of the Effectiveness of Two Computer-Assisted Instruction Methods for Learning Architectural Concepts in Design Studio
doi https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.ecaade.1997.x.d9t
source Challenges of the Future [15th eCAADe Conference Proceedings / ISBN 0-9523687-3-0] Vienna (Austria) 17-20 September 1997
summary In design studio, during the preliminary stage of a project, learning architectural concepts through the study of precedents is a common activity. A few computer-based tools for precedent study have been developed, however, most have focused on delivering information without considering aspects of learning concepts. Although the tools apply digital media, such as hypermedia and multimedia, their instructional method is limited to direct instruction for presentation of information. The design and development of the tools neglect the need of the study of concept learning, learners, and learning methods.
keywords Architectural precedent study, Concept learning, Design Studioteaching, CAI (computer-assisted instruction)
series eCAADe
more http://info.tuwien.ac.at/ecaade/proc/park/park.htm
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_id caadria2013_163
id caadria2013_163
authors Parlac, Vera
year 2013
title Surface Change: Information, Matter and Environment – Surface Change Project
doi https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.caadria.2013.935
source Open Systems: Proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA 2013) / Singapore 15-18 May 2013, pp. 935-944
summary Over the past decade, there has been an increasing interest in exploring the capacity of built spaces to respond dynamically and adapt to changes in the external and internal environments. Such explorations are technologically and socially motivated, in response to recent technological and cultural developments. Advances in embedded computation, material design, and kinetics on the technological side, and increasing concerns about sustainability, social and urban changes on the cultural side, provide a background for responsive/interactive architectural solutions that have started to emerge. This paper presents an ongoing design research project driven by an interest in adaptive systems in nature and a desire to explore the capacity of built spaces to respond dynamically. The paper underlines architecture’s inseparable link to technology and projects a vision of architecture that, through its capacity to change and adapt, becomes an integrated, responsive, adaptive and productive participant within larger ecologies.  
wos WOS:000351496100096
keywords esponsive architecture, Dynamic environments, Mechatronics, Kinetic material systems, Embedded systems, Shape memory alloy 
series CAADRIA
email
last changed 2022/06/07 07:59

_id ecaaderis2023_53
id ecaaderis2023_53
authors Partanen, Jenni
year 2023
title Data Driven Planning and Design for Spatial Justice
source De Luca, F, Lykouras, I and Wurzer, G (eds.), Proceedings of the 9th eCAADe Regional International Symposium, TalTech, 15 - 16 June 2023, pp. 193–196
summary To harness the potential of data-driven planning, it is imperative to conscientiously account for the unintended consequences inherent in the web of urban systems. A paramount issue revolves around the burgeoning societal disparities stemming from these complexities. When employing digital tools, data, and methods, it is crucial to uphold the principles of spatial justice. This pertains to the use of sophisticated participatory platforms but also extends to the tools utilized for land-use allocation, planning, and the analytical and simulation processes that underpin them. Furthermore, it is vital to recognize the significance of activism and self-organization as integral components in the introduction of novel urban ontologies.
keywords Data Driven Planning, Technology-mediated Cities, Spatial Justice, Complexity
series eCAADe
email
last changed 2024/02/05 14:28

_id ecaade2015_250
id ecaade2015_250
authors Parthenios, Panagiotis; Mania, Katerina and Petrovski, Stefan
year 2015
title Reciprocal Transformations Between Music and Architecture As a Real-Time Supporting Mechanism in Urban Design
doi https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.ecaade.2015.1.493
source Martens, B, Wurzer, G, Grasl T, Lorenz, WE and Schaffranek, R (eds.), Real Time - Proceedings of the 33rd eCAADe Conference - Volume 1, Vienna University of Technology, Vienna, Austria, 16-18 September 2015, pp. 493-499
summary The more complex our cities become the more difficult it is for designers to use traditional tools for understanding and analyzing the inner essence of an eco-system such as the contemporary urban environment. Even many of the recently crafted digital tools fail to address the necessity for a more holistic design approach which captures the virtual and the physical, the immaterial and the material. Handling of massive chunks of information, classification and assessment of diverse data is nowadays more crucial than ever before. We see a significant potential in combining the fields of composition in music and architecture through the use of information technology. Merging the two fields has the intense potential to release new, innovative tools for urban designers. This paper describes an innovative tool developed at the Technical University of Crete, through which an urban designer can work on the music transcription of a specific urban environment applying music compositional rules and filters in order to identify discordant entities, highlight imbalanced parts and make design corrections. Our cities can be tuned.
wos WOS:000372317300053
series eCAADe
email
more https://mh-engage.ltcc.tuwien.ac.at/engage/ui/watch.html?id=3ca02f64-70d8-11e5-adc5-5392ac8ecb2b
last changed 2022/06/07 08:00

_id ijac201614404
id ijac201614404
authors Parthenios, Panagiotis; Stefan Petrovski, Nicoleta Chatzopoulou and Katerina Mania
year 2016
title Reciprocal transformations between music and architecture as a real-time supporting mechanism in urban design
source International Journal of Architectural Computing vol. 14 - no. 4, 349-357
summary The more complex our cities become, the more difficult it is for designers to use traditional tools for understanding and analyzing the inner essence of an eco-system such as the contemporary urban environment. Even many of the recently crafted digital tools fail to address the necessity for a more holistic design approach which captures the virtual and the physical, the immaterial and the material. Handling of massive chunks of information and classification and assessment of diverse data are nowadays more crucial than ever before. We see a significant potential in combining the fields of composition in music and architecture through the use of information technology. Merging the two fields has the intense potential to release new, innovative tools for urban designers. This article describes an innovative tool developed at the Technical University of Crete, through which an urban designer can work on the music transcription of a specific urban environment applying music compositional rules and filters in order to identify discordant entities, highlight imbalanced parts, and make design corrections. Our cities can be tuned.
keywords Urban design, design creativity, translation, music, architecture, city modeling
series journal
email
last changed 2016/12/09 10:52

_id cdc2008_117
id cdc2008_117
authors Parthenios, Panos
year 2008
title Analog vs. Digital: why bother?
source First International Conference on Critical Digital: What Matters(s)? - 18-19 April 2008, Harvard University Graduate School of Design, Cambridge (USA), pp. 117-128
summary Architects take advantage of a broad palette of tools and media for design, analog and digital, because each tool has its own strengths and weaknesses and provides an additional value—an added level of vision—to the architect. This closely relates to the notion of Critical Points for Change (CPC) a contribution this study makes towards a better understanding of the uniqueness of the conceptual design process. CPC are crucial moments when the architect suddenly becomes able to “see” something which drives him to go back and either alter his idea and refine it or reject it and pursue a new one. They are crucial parts of the design process because they are a vital mechanism for enhancing design. The right choice and smooth combination of design tools, analog and digital, is critical for the design outcome. Using multiple tools allows the designer to overcome the possible influences and limitations imposed by a single tool. The current and evolving landscape is illustrated by coexistence, complementing and evolution of tools. The answer to the pseudo-dilemma of analog or digital is both.
keywords Conceptual design, design process, tool, analog, digital
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last changed 2009/01/07 08:05

_id 73d9
authors Parés, Ariadna Zoppi and Álvarez-Salgado, Darío J.
year 2002
title Archivo Digital de las Obras de Arte de la Ciudad Universitaria: experiencia en el Pregrado de Arquitectura [Digital File of Art of the University City: Degree Experience in Architecture]
source SIGraDi 2002 - [Proceedings of the 6th Iberoamerican Congress of Digital Graphics] Caracas (Venezuela) 27-29 november 2002, pp. 240-244
summary This article describes the experiences in the teorical – practical course “Computer Asisted Design – Level II” in the Architecture career, offer by the LTAD - FAU – UCV. We gave as models to the students of our course real art works, located and visitable in the universiy campus, offering the construction of detailed digital files of them, that will be publish in Internet. Files that can be use in the inventary and conservation of those art works. Important exercise if we consider that this art works are part of theUNESCO Human Cultural Patrimony (http://www.unesco.org). We want that our University asumes this iniciative as integral part of the inventary, conservation and divulgation of the art works integrated to the buildings in the UCV Campus.
series SIGRADI
email
last changed 2016/03/10 09:57

_id sigradi2015_3.155
id sigradi2015_3.155
authors Passaro, Andrés; Henriques, Gonçalo Castro
year 2015
title Sensitive Shelters: From methods to concepts, overcoming simple tooling approach
source SIGRADI 2015 [Proceedings of the 19th Conference of the Iberoamerican Society of Digital Graphics - vol. 1 - ISBN: 978-85-8039-135-0] Florianópolis, SC, Brasil 23-27 November 2015, pp. 94-100.
summary The following text reports a workshop activity performed at LAMO3d - Laboratório de Modelos 3d e Fabricaç?o Digital, PROURB FAU UFRJ that addresses the instrumental domain within the new digital manufacturing capabilities such as 3D printing, laser cutting and parametric design, and on the other tries to overcome the activity as a mere technical training. This concern implies a larger effort that goes towards the incorporation of a coherent discourse and has the ability to validate within the contemporary setting these new operative actions.
keywords Digital Fabrication, Parametric Design, Responsive Architecture, Sensitive Shelters (Abrigos Sensíveis)
series SIGRADI
email
last changed 2016/03/10 09:57

_id sigradi2023_108
id sigradi2023_108
authors Passos, Aderson, Jorge, Luna, Cavalcante, Ana, Sampaio, Hugo, Moreira, Eugenio and Cardoso, Daniel
year 2023
title Urban Morphology and Solar Incidence in Public Spaces - an Exploratory Correlation Analysis Through a CIM System
source García Amen, F, Goni Fitipaldo, A L and Armagno Gentile, Á (eds.), Accelerated Landscapes - Proceedings of the XXVII International Conference of the Ibero-American Society of Digital Graphics (SIGraDi 2023), Punta del Este, Maldonado, Uruguay, 29 November - 1 December 2023, pp. 1655–1666
summary The walkability of open spaces has been highlighted in current discussions about the production of designed environments in urban contexts (Matan, 2011). To contribute to this theme, this work selects the environmental comfort of open spaces as its element of study. The production of urban space was investigated, specifically in regard to urban morphology, understanding that city design directly influences environmental comfort (Jacobs, 1996). This work addresses the geographic context of low latitudes, specifically in hot and humid climate zones of Brazil, and, in this context, according to NBR 15220 (national performance standards), shading is one of the main comfort strategies, so solar incidence was the approached environmental phenomenon. Thus, this work presents a digital system that performs exploratory analysis on the correlations between urban form indicators and environmental performance indicators, specifically solar incidence. The method consists of three steps: urban form modeling (1), indicator measurement (2) and correlation analysis (3). In the first stage, different spatial sections of a city in Brazil were represented in the digital environment (1). This work’s implementation instrument is based on a City Information Modeling framework (Beirao et al., 2012). Visual Programming Interface (VPI) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) tools were used, in addition to a Relational Database Management System (RDBMS). Then, for each urban clipping, the values of morphological indicators and the incidence of solar radiation were measured (2). Based on the values of the indicators, an exploration of their correlation was carried out by statistical methods (3). The results of the correlation analysis and their correspondent scatter plots are presented. Finally, possible applications of the results for the creation of prescriptive urban planning systems are discussed, seeking to promote a sustainable urban environment.
keywords Urban planning, Environmental comfort, Walkability, Urban morphology, Statistical methods.
series SIGraDi
email
last changed 2024/03/08 14:09

_id acadia17_464
id acadia17_464
authors Patel, Sayjel Vijay; Tam, Kam-Ming Mark; Pushparajan, Sanjay; Mignone, Paul J.
year 2017
title 3D Sampling Textures for Creative Design and Manufacturing
doi https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.acadia.2017.464
source ACADIA 2017: DISCIPLINES & DISRUPTION [Proceedings of the 37th Annual Conference of the Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture (ACADIA) ISBN 978-0-692-96506-1] Cambridge, MA 2-4 November, 2017), pp. 464- 473
summary 3D sampling is a robust new strategy for exploring and creating designs. 3D textures are sampled and mixed almost like music to create new multifunctional surfaces and material microstructures (Figure 1). This paper presents several design cases performed using 3D sampling techniques, demonstrating how they can be used to explore and enhance product ideas, variations, and functions in subtle and responsive ways. In each case, design variations are generated and their mechanical behavior is evaluated against performance criteria using computational simulation or empirical testing. This work aims to promote creativity and discovery by introducing irregular geometric structures within trial-and-error feedback loops.
keywords design methods; information processing
series ACADIA
email
last changed 2022/06/07 07:59

_id ecaade2013_261
id ecaade2013_261
authors Paterson, Greig; Hong, Sung Min; Mumovic, Dejan and Kimpian, Judit
year 2013
title Real-time Environmental Feedback at the Early Design Stages
doi https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.ecaade.2013.2.079
source Stouffs, Rudi and Sariyildiz, Sevil (eds.), Computation and Performance – Proceedings of the 31st eCAADe Conference – Volume 2, Faculty of Architecture, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands, 18-20 September 2013, pp. 79-86
summary It has been argued that traditional building simulation methods can be a slow process, which often fails to integrate into the decision making process of non-technical designers, such as architects, at the early design stages. Furthermore, studies have shown that predicted energy consumption of buildings during design is often lower than monitored energy consumption during operation.In view of this, this paper outlines research to create a user friendly design tool that predicts energy consumption in real-time as early design and briefing parameters are altered interactively. As a test case, the research focuses on school design in England. Artificial neural networks (ANNs) were trained to predict the energy consumption of school designs by linking actual heating and electrical energy consumption data from the existing building stock to a range of design and briefing parameters.
wos WOS:000340643600007
keywords Environmental design tool; energy prediction; artificial neural networks; building operational performance; schools.
series eCAADe
email
last changed 2022/06/07 07:59

_id ijac202322104
id ijac202322104
authors Patino, Ever; Jorge Maya amd Andrés Obregón
year 2024
title A creative form-finding tool: Deformation of plastic sheets due to the influence of temperature and gravity
source International Journal of Architectural Computing 2024, Vol. 22 - no. 1, 1-27
summary A form-finding technique based on the deformation of plastic sheets by the action of gravity and temperature increase is proposed, allowing the exploration of complex geometries to support form-giving processes within architecture projects, both by students and practitioners. Using an analog and computational approach, the ideal material for the technique was selected from a multifactorial experiment. Semi-structured analog experimentation was carried out based on inputs, rules, and outputs previously identified, and the resulting models were morphologically analyzed, to later translate the components of the analog experimentation into a computational algorithm to carry out computational experimentation. The technique can be used as a generator of novel forms possessing adequate transformational qualities. Finally, potential applications of the technique and avenues for future research are presented
keywords Form-finding, computational design, creative tools, experimentation, plastic sheets, form-giving, representation
series journal
last changed 2024/07/18 13:03

_id sigradi2017_081
id sigradi2017_081
authors Patiño Mazo, Ever; David Andrés Torreblanca Díaz, Andrés Valencia-Escobar, Alejandro Zuleta Gil
year 2017
title Proceso Generativo de Texturas Paramétricas Bioinspiradas: Modelo Metodológico de experimentación [Generative Process of Bioinspired Parametric Textures: Methodological Model of Experimentation.]
source SIGraDi 2017 [Proceedings of the 21th Conference of the Iberoamerican Society of Digital Graphics - ISBN: 978-956-227-439-5] Chile, Concepción 22 - 24 November 2017, pp.560-567
summary This article presents the development of a bioinspired generative model based on principles of biological growth, which aim is to build of an on line open source textures repertoire that can be used in design and / or architecture projects. The project is developed in three phases: (i) characterization and abstraction of biological referents, (ii) definition of the transformations and (iii) fabrication of the repertory. This text is focused on the second phase, in addition to the assignation of the experiments using the Taguchi method. Finally, all the phases were validated by means of a case study.
keywords Sistemas generativos; Bioinspiración; Fabricación digital; Taguchi; Repertorio de texturas.
series SIGRADI
email
last changed 2021/03/28 19:59

_id ecaade2017_090
id ecaade2017_090
authors Patlakas, Panagiotis, Livingstone, Andrew and Hairstans, Robert
year 2017
title An Automated Code Compliance system within a BIM environment
doi https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.ecaade.2017.1.153
source Fioravanti, A, Cursi, S, Elahmar, S, Gargaro, S, Loffreda, G, Novembri, G, Trento, A (eds.), ShoCK! - Sharing Computational Knowledge! - Proceedings of the 35th eCAADe Conference - Volume 1, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy, 20-22 September 2017, pp. 153-160
summary The present paper presents a framework for an Automated Code Compliance (ACC) system within a BIM environment. We begin by introducing the concept of ACC and its applicability in contemporary practice in general and BIM in particular. We proceed by introducing the mathematical method of Multi-Dimensional Data Fitting (MDDF) to develop singular structural design equations from multi-dimensional datasets of structural design equations employed in international design codes. We follow this by demonstrating how the MDDF output has been implemented in BIM-based software, to achieve code compliance. Finally, we demonstrate the overarching framework and how this can be implemented on a wide scale to achieve full ACC.
keywords Automatic Code Compliance; BIM; Timber
series eCAADe
email
last changed 2022/06/07 07:59

_id caadria2005_b_6b_c
id caadria2005_b_6b_c
authors Patrick H. T. Janssen, John H. Frazer, Ming-Xi Tang
year 2005
title A Computational System for Generating and Evolving Building Designs
doi https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.caadria.2005.463
source CAADRIA 2005 [Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Computer Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia / ISBN 89-7141-648-3] New Delhi (India) 28-30 April 2005, vol. 2, pp. 463-474
summary This paper describes a generative evolutionary design system that aims to fulfil two key requirements: customisability and scalability. Customisability is required in order to allow the design team to incorporate personalised and idiosyncratic rules and representations. Scalability is required in order to allow large complex designs to be generated and evolved without performance being adversely affected. In order to fulfil these requirements, a computational architecture has been developed that differs significantly from existing evolutionary systems. In order to verify the feasibility of the this architecture, the generative process capable of creating three-dimensional building models has been implemented and demonstrated.
series CAADRIA
email
last changed 2022/06/07 07:59

_id cdrf2022_443
id cdrf2022_443
authors Paul Loh and David Leggett
year 2022
title Towards a Digital Repertoire: Design and Fabrication of a Robotically-Milled Brass Chandelier
doi https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-8637-6_38
source Proceedings of the 2022 DigitalFUTURES The 4st International Conference on Computational Design and Robotic Fabrication (CDRF 2022)
summary The paper described the design and fabrication of a robotically-milled brass chandelier using a bespoke vertical axial revolving material holder as a robotic fixture. While the technique described is for a chandelier design, it has potential architectural applications, as demonstrated by architects such as Barkow Leibinger. The significance of this research lies in the increased flexibility of the technique performed using a robotic arm compared to the current industrial method using tubematic laser cutter. In addition, the paper outlined the design of the robotic fixture and the computational workflow to create an integrated design-to-fabrication workflow. The research highlighted robotic systems as a potential design environment through reflection on Material Engagement Theory (MET) framework. Critically, the workflow constructed design feedback as robotic agencies that provide affordances through the fabrication setup. Such affordances contribute to the designing process and refine craftsmanship by creating transactional relationships between tools and material as a digital repertoire. This emerging design environment extends robotic research into design practice.
series cdrf
email
last changed 2024/05/29 14:03

_id ijac202018404
id ijac202018404
authors Paul Nicholas, Gabriella Rossi, Ella Williams, Michael Bennett and Tim Schork
year 2020
title Integrating real-time multi-resolution scanning and machine learning for Conformal Robotic 3D Printing in Architecture
source International Journal of Architectural Computing vol. 18 - no. 4, 371–384
summary Robotic 3D printing applications are rapidly growing in architecture, where they enable the introduction of new materials and bespoke geometries. However, current approaches remain limited to printing on top of a flat build bed. This limits robotic 3D printing’s impact as a sustainable technology: opportunities to customize or enhance existing elements, or to utilize complex material behaviour are missed. This paper addresses the potentials of conformal 3D printing and presents a novel and robust workflow for printing onto unknown and arbitrarily shaped 3D substrates. The workflow combines dual-resolution Robotic Scanning, Neural Network prediction and printing of PETG plastic. This integrated approach offers the advantage of responding directly to unknown geometries through automated performance design customization. This paper firstly contextualizes the work within the current state of the art of conformal printing. We then describe our methodology and the design experiment we have used to test it. We lastly describe the key findings, potentials and limitations of the work, as well as the next steps in this research.
keywords Conformal printing, robotic fabrication, 3D scanning, neural networks, industry 4.0
series journal
email
last changed 2021/06/03 23:29

_id lasg_whitepapers_2016_238
id lasg_whitepapers_2016_238
authors Paul Oomen, Poul Holleman & Leo De Klerk
year 2016
title 4DSOUND: A New Approach to Spacial Sound Reproduction and Synthesis
source Living Architecture Systems Group White Papers 2016 [ISBN 978-1-988366-10-4 (EPUB)] Riverside Architectural Press 2016: Toronto, Canada pp. 238 - 245
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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