| id |
ijac202220101 |
| authors |
Bao, Ding Wen; Xin Yan, Yi Min Xie |
| year |
2022 |
| title |
Encoding topological optimisation logical structure rules into multi-agent system for architectural design and robotic fabrication |
| source |
International Journal of Architectural Computing 2022, Vol. 20 - no. 1, pp. 7–17 |
| summary |
Natural phenomena have been explored as a source of architectural and structural design inspiration with different approaches undertaken within architecture and engineering. The research proposes a connection between two dichotomous principles: architectural complexity and structural efficiency through a hybrid of natural phenomena, topology optimisation and generative design. Both Bi-directional Evolutionary Structural Optimisation (BESO) and multi-agent algorithms are emerging technologies developed into new approaches that transform architectural and structural design, respectively, from the logic of topology optimisation and swarm intelligence. This research aims to explore a structural behaviour feedback loop in designing intricate functional forms through encoding BESO logical structure rules into the multi-agent algorithm. This research intends to study and evaluate the application of topology optimisation and multi-agent system in form-finding and later robotic fabrication through a series of prototypes. It reveals a supposition that the structural behaviour-based design method matches the beauty and function of natural appearance and structure. Thus, a new exploration of architectural design and fabrication strategy is introduced, which benefits the collab- oration among architects, engineers and manufacturers. There is the potential to seek the ornamental complexities in architectural forms and the most efficient use of material based on structural performance in the process of generating complex geometry of the building and its various elements. |
| keywords |
Swarm intelligence, multi-agent, bi-directional evolutionary structural optimisation (BESO), intricate architectural form, efficient structure |
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