Discrete Optimization in Architecture - Zawidzki, Machi

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Résumé :

1. Collateral tessellation: Plaza-Z: Automated Geometrical Evaluation of a Plaza (Town Square) based on its digitized plan
2. Architectonic grid systems
2.1 Fine grid (one cell = one agent)
2.1.1 Crowd-Z (explanation/examples)
2.1.2 Simulation in regular tessellations: Square, Triangular & Hexagonal
2.1.3 Layout improvement for smooth agent flow
2.2 Coarse grid (cell width = corridor width)
2.2.1 Floor-Z: Constraint satisfaction approach for optimal layout design
2.2.1.1 Graph-theoretic approach (backtracking)
2.2.1.2 Parallelization
2.2.1.3 Application of Artificial Neural Networks
3. Discrete-time: passive solar shading of a free-form building with Shade-Z
4. Pipe-Z (PZ): a parametric design system comprised of a single module that allows the creation of complex three-dimensional knots
4.1 Physical and virtual PZ manipulatives
4.1.1 PZ knots
4.2 PZ optimization
4.2.1 Discrete
4.2.2 Continuous
4.3 Deployable PZ
4.3.1 Foldable PZ module
4.3.2 Space applications
5. Truss-Z (TZ): a reconfigurable modular skeletal system for pedestrian ramp networks
5.1 TZ static layout optimization
5.1.1 Single branch
5.1.1.1 Backtracking
5.1.1.2 (Other) graph-theoretic methods
5.1.1.3 Heuristic methods for TZ optimization
5.1.1.3.1 Evolution strategy
5.1.1.3.2 Evolutionary algorithm
5.2 Multi-branch Truss-Z (MTZ)
5.2.1 3D image for intersection-testing
5.2.2. Optimization of MTZ with evolutionary algorithm
5.3 Dynamic layout - deployable TZ
5.3.1 Multi-branch TZ (MTZ) deployment
5.3.1.1 Optimization of MTZ deployment by evolutionary algorithm

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Biographie:
Dr. Machi Zawidzki's doctoral research focused on various optimization methods based on CI for the fundamental problems of the architectural design: Functionality, Structure and Aesthetics. His research interests are in designing built environment, especially in ergonomics and architectural design....

Sommaire:

1. Collateral tessellation: Plaza-Z: Automated Geometrical Evaluation of a Plaza (Town Square) based on its digitized plan
2. Architectonic grid systems
2.1 Fine grid (one cell = one agent)
2.1.1 Crowd-Z (explanation/examples)
2.1.2 Simulation in regular tessellations: Square, Triangular & Hexagonal
2.1.3 Layout improvement for smooth agent flow
2.2 Coarse grid (cell width = corridor width)
2.2.1 Floor-Z: Constraint satisfaction approach for optimal layout design
2.2.1.1 Graph-theoretic approach (backtracking)
2.2.1.2 Parallelization
2.2.1.3 Application of Artificial Neural Networks
3. Discrete-time: passive solar shading of a free-form building with Shade-Z
4. Pipe-Z (PZ): a parametric design system comprised of a single module that allows the creation of complex three-dimensional knots
4.1 Physical and virtual PZ manipulatives
4.1.1 PZ knots
4.2 PZ optimization
4.2.1 Discrete
4.2.2 Continuous
4.3 Deployable PZ
4.3.1 Foldable PZ module
4.3.2 Space applications
5. Truss-Z (TZ): a reconfigurable modular skeletal system for pedestrian ramp networks
5.1 TZ static layout optimization
5.1.1 Single branch
5.1.1.1 Backtracking
5.1.1.2 (Other) graph-theoretic methods
5.1.1.3 Heuristic methods for TZ optimization
5.1.1.3.1 Evolution strategy
5.1.1.3.2 Evolutionary algorithm
5.2 Multi-branch Truss-Z (MTZ)
5.2.1 3D image for intersection-testing
5.2.2. Optimization of MTZ with evolutionary algorithm
5.3 Dynamic layout - deployable TZ
5.3.1 Multi-branch TZ (MTZ) deployment
5.3.1.1 Optimization of MTZ deployment by evolutionary algorithm

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