scholarly journals Algorithmic Design in Hybrid Housing Systems

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Robert Paulin
Keyword(s):  
Living Arrangements ◽  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Design Research ◽  
Parametric Design ◽  
Computational Design ◽  
Careful Consideration ◽  
Housing System ◽  
Weather Data ◽  
Multi Agent Systems ◽  
Algorithmic Design

<p>This thesis utilises digital tools to explore notions of flexibility and resilience in the New Zealand suburban house typology. Through aligning with culturally specific paradigms found in traditional Māori Papakāinga settlements, the research questions current western models of community and connectedness through digital simulations. The methodology brings together social, cultural and climactic forces as key influences to internal domestic programme and overall form.  The design process is informed by occupancy requirements associated with family types and projected domestic behaviour. This is mapped to cumulative weather data in relation to location and context. Buildable form is therefore a reflection of site specific conditions and planning in relation to various social configurations influenced by culture and community. A key aspect of this research is the creation of a residential model for multi-generational living. Long term adaptability of this residential model is established through planning for future organic expansion & contraction within the development through the careful consideration of modular building platforms that can deal with varying degrees of social diversity.  This design research is largely influenced by pre-Socratic theorists and architects working on translating social, geographical and cultural information into data that can inform computational design and simulations. This form of design interpretation through mathematics has arguably stemmed from the birth of calculus in the 17th century, whereby a formula is used to clarify equations with a multitude of variables often represented by Letters and symbols. Utilizing this knowledge in computer aided design (CAD) allows a designer to produce an equation that represents the process from data to design. Aligning design to the mathematical systems allows the work to represent a quantified, systematic depiction of information as opposed to the romanticized view of the ‘Genius Architect’. The workflow and theory behind this research solidifies the role of algorithmic design in architecture and testing the plausibility of these theories in a housing system. While being largely based on the theories of multi-agent systems and algorithmic design, this system also outlines a modular building technology that embellishes design diversity and flexibility.  The architecture proposed utilizes parametric design tools and the concept of housing types in a state of flux, whereby the singular entity of the home is considered as part of a much wider collection of housing situations which is forever changing. By adopting the ecological approach seen in nature we allow the space for intergenerational, bicultural living arrangements that have the flexibility to respond to changes without diminishing the flow of social domains.</p>

scholarly journals Algorithmic Design in Hybrid Housing Systems

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Robert Paulin
Keyword(s):  
Living Arrangements ◽  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Design Research ◽  
Parametric Design ◽  
Computational Design ◽  
Careful Consideration ◽  
Housing System ◽  
Weather Data ◽  
Multi Agent Systems ◽  
Algorithmic Design

<p>This thesis utilises digital tools to explore notions of flexibility and resilience in the New Zealand suburban house typology. Through aligning with culturally specific paradigms found in traditional Māori Papakāinga settlements, the research questions current western models of community and connectedness through digital simulations. The methodology brings together social, cultural and climactic forces as key influences to internal domestic programme and overall form.  The design process is informed by occupancy requirements associated with family types and projected domestic behaviour. This is mapped to cumulative weather data in relation to location and context. Buildable form is therefore a reflection of site specific conditions and planning in relation to various social configurations influenced by culture and community. A key aspect of this research is the creation of a residential model for multi-generational living. Long term adaptability of this residential model is established through planning for future organic expansion & contraction within the development through the careful consideration of modular building platforms that can deal with varying degrees of social diversity.  This design research is largely influenced by pre-Socratic theorists and architects working on translating social, geographical and cultural information into data that can inform computational design and simulations. This form of design interpretation through mathematics has arguably stemmed from the birth of calculus in the 17th century, whereby a formula is used to clarify equations with a multitude of variables often represented by Letters and symbols. Utilizing this knowledge in computer aided design (CAD) allows a designer to produce an equation that represents the process from data to design. Aligning design to the mathematical systems allows the work to represent a quantified, systematic depiction of information as opposed to the romanticized view of the ‘Genius Architect’. The workflow and theory behind this research solidifies the role of algorithmic design in architecture and testing the plausibility of these theories in a housing system. While being largely based on the theories of multi-agent systems and algorithmic design, this system also outlines a modular building technology that embellishes design diversity and flexibility.  The architecture proposed utilizes parametric design tools and the concept of housing types in a state of flux, whereby the singular entity of the home is considered as part of a much wider collection of housing situations which is forever changing. By adopting the ecological approach seen in nature we allow the space for intergenerational, bicultural living arrangements that have the flexibility to respond to changes without diminishing the flow of social domains.</p>

Next Generation Parametric Design

2021 ◽  
Vol 62 (2) ◽  
pp. 153-166
Author(s):  
Jeroen L. Coenders
Keyword(s):  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Parametric Design ◽  
Computational Design ◽  
Next Generation ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Building Information ◽  
History Of ◽  
Digital Knowledge ◽  
Aided Design ◽  
Associative Design

This paper presents a novel, next-generation, cloud-native parametric and associative platform for digital knowledge, services and automation, and the rationalisation behind the development of and the need for this platform in relation to the history of computational design and engineering, and the advantages and limitations of each step in this evolution: Computer Aided Design (CAD), Building Information Modelling (BIM), Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Parametric and Associative Design (PAD), Generative Design and programming approaches to design and engineering. The paper discusses some of the key functionalities in relation to why they are useful as a next step in the digital transformation of the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry. The paper concludes with some of the challenges for the near future of this platform.

Stone Laying Computer Aided Design Research

2013 ◽  
Vol 373-375 ◽  
pp. 1796-1799
Author(s):  
Yuan Yuan Jin ◽  
Zi Chuan Li ◽  
Min Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Design Research ◽  
Parametric Design ◽  
Utilization Rate ◽  
Design Work ◽  
Board Type ◽  
Computer Aided ◽  
Aided Design ◽  
Different Characteristics ◽  
Important Design

Stone laying is one of the most important design work for stone manufacturer, and it is also the basis of board processing. The geometry area which is decorated is varied. It exists not only "flat" and "closed", but has their own different characteristics. In this paper, stone laying will be divided into three parts: line laying, board type laying and special-shaped slab laying. By analyzing its characteristics and using computer-aided design, according to the method of parametric design and the parameters which are input, we can output corresponding laying rendering. It can improve the machining efficiency and utilization rate of stone, and achieve the intellectualization of stone design and processing.

BIM based decision-support tool for automating design to fabrication process of freeform lattice space structure

2021 ◽  
pp. 095605992110338
Author(s):  
Saeid Haghir ◽  
Ramtin Haghnazar ◽  
Sara Saghafi Moghaddam ◽  
Danial Keramat ◽  
Mohammad Reza Matini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Decision Support Tool ◽  
Computational Design ◽  
Space Structure ◽  
Digital Design ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Freeform Surfaces ◽  
Geometric Problem ◽  
Support Tool ◽  
Lattice Space

Complex freeform surfaces and structures are increasingly designed and used in the product and building industry due to the advances in mathematics and digital design tools. However, there is still a gap between designing freeform surfaces and fabricating them. The process of preparing freeform surfaces’ shop drawings is complicated, time-consuming, and lacks the mutual understanding among the stakeholders. Computational design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) can serve as a mediator agent for the integration of design goals with the geometric logic of constructability. They can also facilitate creating platforms for designing and evaluating freeform structures. This open-ended qualitative research attempts to develop a systematic methodology for automating the design and construction drafting process of freeform lattice space structure. Solving this complex geometric problem aims to benefit the design for construction and manufacturers and shrink the cost and time of the process. The study employs a 3D computer-aided design (CAD) tool and introduces an algorithm that generates a BIM model. The BIM model contains shop drawings and suggests the specifications of the main elements, such as beams, glass panels, and nodes.

scholarly journals PARAMETRIC DESIGN OF DELTA ROBOT

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 803-806 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mert Gürgen ◽  
Cenk Eryılmaz ◽  
Vasfi Emre Ömürlü
Keyword(s):  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Parametric Design ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Theoretical Data ◽  
Technical Solution ◽  
3D Cad ◽  
3D Data ◽  
Kinematic Behavior ◽  
Delta Robot ◽  
Aided Design

This article describes a sophisticated determination and presentation of a workspace volume for a delta robot, with consideration of its kinematic behavior. With the help of theoretical equations, optimization is performed with the aid of the stiffness and dexterity analysis. Theoretical substructure is coded in Matlab and three-dimensional (3D) data for delta robot are developed in computer-aided design (CAD) environment. In later stages of the project, both 3D and theoretical data are linked together and thus, with the changing design parameter of the robot itself, the Solidworks CAD output adapts and regenerates output with a new set of parameters. To achieve an optimum workspace volume with predefined parameters, a different set of robot parameters are iterated through design optimization in Matlab, and the delta robot design is finalized and illustrated in the 3D CAD environment, Solidworks. This study provides a technical solution to accomplish a generic delta robot with optimized workspace volume.

The Effect of Reward Interdependence of Strategies in Evolutionary Multi-Agent Systems

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lindsay Hanna ◽  
Jonathan Cagan
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Behavior ◽  
System Analysis ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Computational Design ◽  
Design Teams ◽  
Multi Agent Systems ◽  
Agent Systems ◽  
Effective Strategies ◽  
Multi Agent ◽  
Potential Impact

This paper explores the effect of reward interdependence of strategies in a cooperative evolving team on the performance of the team. Experiments extending the Evolutionary Multi-Agent Systems (EMAS) framework to three dimensional layout are designed which examine the effect of rewarding helpful, in addition to effective strategies on the convergence of the system. Analysis of communication within the system suggests that some agents (strategies) are more effective at creating helpful solutions than creating good solutions. Despite their potential impact as enablers for other strategies, when their efforts were not rewarded, these assistant agent types were quickly removed from the population. When reward was interdependent, however, this secondary group of helpful agents remained in the population longer. As a result, effective communication channels remained open and the system converged more quickly. The results support conclusions of organizational behavior experimentation and computational modeling. The implications of this study are twofold. First, computational design teams may be made more effective by recognizing and rewarding indirect contributions of some strategies to the success of others. Secondly, EMAS may provide a platform for predicting the effectiveness of different reward structures given a set of strategies in both human and computational teams.

Application of Constraint Multi-Objective Optimization to the Design of Offshore Structure Hulls

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lothar Birk
Keyword(s):  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Parametric Design ◽  
Pareto Frontier ◽  
Optimization Procedure ◽  
Design System ◽  
Multi Objective Optimization ◽  
Offshore Structure ◽  
Multi Objective ◽  
Heave Motion ◽  
Automated Optimization

The paper reports on the continuous development of an automated optimization procedure for the design of offshore structure hulls. Advanced parametric design algorithms, numerical analysis of wave-body interaction and formal multi-objective optimization are integrated into a computer aided design system that produces hull shapes with superior seakeeping qualities. By allowing multiple objectives in the procedure naval architects may pursue concurrent design objectives, e.g. minimizing heave motion while simultaneously maximizing deck load. The system develops a Pareto frontier of the best design alternatives for the user to choose from. Constraints are directly considered within the optimization algorithm thus eliminating infeasible or unfit designs. The paper summarizes the new developments in the shape generation, illustrates the optimization procedure and presents results of the multi-objective hull shape optimization.

Decoding Culture Parametrically: Digital Tea House Case Studies

2011 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 325-338 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kaon Ko ◽  
Salvator-John Liotta
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Values ◽  
Structural Stability ◽  
Design Process ◽  
Parametric Design ◽  
Computational Design ◽  
Digital Design ◽  
Limited Time ◽  
Parametric Processes ◽  
The University ◽  
Tea Ceremony

This paper reviews the Digital Tea House, a workshop held at the University of Tokyo with the aim to build three pavilions for hosting tea ceremony. As first attempts on cultivating formal innovations resulting from digital design process applied to construction of tea houses, the works convey that parametric design can be a mechanism through which architects are able to produce new images of a tea house and renew its conceptual meanings, and that it can be a tool to retain architecture convergent with cultural values. The authors analyze issues addressed in the workshop that range from applications of computational design, interpretations of tradition, structural stability, to solutions for quick physical materialization within limited time and budget. This paper clarifies the following: First, that parametric processes are not contradictory to traditional cultural principles; and second, how traditional elements of the tea house were decoded and formally reinterpreted through parametric designs.

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