Experiments with stochastic processes: facade subdivision based on wind motion

Constraint based tools for architectural design exploration need to satisfy aesthetic and functional criteria as well as combine discrete and continuous modes of exploration. In this paper, we examine the possibilities for stochastic processes in design space exploration. Specifically, we address th...

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Main Authors: Datta, Sambit, Hanafin, S., Pitts, G.
Format: Journal Article
Published: Multi-Science Publishing Co. Ltd 2009
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/14718
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author Datta, Sambit
Hanafin, S.
Pitts, G.
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Hanafin, S.
Pitts, G.
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description Constraint based tools for architectural design exploration need to satisfy aesthetic and functional criteria as well as combine discrete and continuous modes of exploration. In this paper, we examine the possibilities for stochastic processes in design space exploration. Specifically, we address the application of a stochastic wind motion model to the subdivision of an external building envelope into smaller discrete components. Instead of deterministic subdivision constraints, we introduce explicit uncertainty into the system of subdivision. To address these aims, we develop a model of stochastic wind motion; create a subdivision scheme that is governed by the wind model and explore a design space of a façade subdivision problem. A discrete version of the façade, composed of light strips and panels, based on the bamboo elements deformed by continuous wind motion, is developed. The results of the experiments are presented in the paper.
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spelling curtin-20.500.11937-147182018-03-29T09:06:09Z Experiments with stochastic processes: facade subdivision based on wind motion Datta, Sambit Hanafin, S. Pitts, G. design space exploration subdivision constraints generative design Constraint based tools for architectural design exploration need to satisfy aesthetic and functional criteria as well as combine discrete and continuous modes of exploration. In this paper, we examine the possibilities for stochastic processes in design space exploration. Specifically, we address the application of a stochastic wind motion model to the subdivision of an external building envelope into smaller discrete components. Instead of deterministic subdivision constraints, we introduce explicit uncertainty into the system of subdivision. To address these aims, we develop a model of stochastic wind motion; create a subdivision scheme that is governed by the wind model and explore a design space of a façade subdivision problem. A discrete version of the façade, composed of light strips and panels, based on the bamboo elements deformed by continuous wind motion, is developed. The results of the experiments are presented in the paper. 2009 Journal Article http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/14718 10.1260/147807709789621239 Multi-Science Publishing Co. Ltd restricted
spellingShingle design space exploration
subdivision constraints
generative design
Datta, Sambit
Hanafin, S.
Pitts, G.
Experiments with stochastic processes: facade subdivision based on wind motion
title Experiments with stochastic processes: facade subdivision based on wind motion
title_full Experiments with stochastic processes: facade subdivision based on wind motion
title_fullStr Experiments with stochastic processes: facade subdivision based on wind motion
title_full_unstemmed Experiments with stochastic processes: facade subdivision based on wind motion
title_short Experiments with stochastic processes: facade subdivision based on wind motion
title_sort experiments with stochastic processes: facade subdivision based on wind motion
topic design space exploration
subdivision constraints
generative design
url http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/14718