Post-parametric automation in design and construction

Automation, a mixture of algorithms, robots, software, and avatars, is transforming all types of jobs and industries. This book responds to one critical question for the design and construction industry: “how are architects, engineers, and contractors using information technology to further automate their practices?” Addressing the use of new digital technologies, particularly parametric automation for design and construction in the building industry, this book looks at how technologically advanced architectural and engineering practices are semi-automating their design processes by using sophisticated algorithms to transform their workflows. The book also documents a set of firms that are further advancing automation by using pre-fabrication, modularization, and custom designs via robotics. Preface Part I Chapter 1 Toward Automating Design and Construction Introduction What Are Computers and How Do We Use Them? Automation Automating Design vs. Automating Construction The Automation Themes in Architecture and Engineering: From CAD toParametric Brief History of Parametric in Architecture Three Parametric Paradigms Post-Parametric Era Automating Architecture and Engineering via Machine Learning Automation Themes in Construction Automating Construction via the Future of Digital Manufacturing Conclusion. Chapter 2 Green Automation: Design Optimization, Manufacturing, and Life-Cycle SustainabilityIntroduction Toward Interoperable, Automated, Parametric/Algorithmic Carbon-NeutralDesign Workfl ows Total Green Building Automation System with Human-Computer-InterfaceTopologies Automation in Green Building Manufacturing Conclusion Part II Chapter 3 Engaging with Complexity: Computational Algorithms in Architecture and Urban Design Introduction Search Algorithms Genetic Algorithms Systems Modeling LakeSIM: Integrated Infrastructure Modeling Platform Conclusion. Chapter 4 Space Planning with Synthetic User ExperienceIntroduction Space as Heuristic Organization Models of Designer as User Models of Occupant as User Relational Representation Enactive Architectures Generic Functions of Buildings Designing Organically Computational Archetypes of Space Chapter 5 Algorithmic Principles for Façade and Building Automation Systems: Al-Bahar Towers, Abu Dhabi Introduction Key Design Elements Adaptive Mashrabiya Solar Screen Managing Complexity The Algorithm Setting Up First Set of Algorithmic Principles and 4-D Java Scripting. 4-D Parametric/ BIM Model and Geometry OptimizationAdaptive Principles Optimization, Construction, and Performance Manual Updating the Adaptive Algorithmic Principles and HMI Control Software Chapter 6 Custom-Designed Structures and Façades with Parametric-Algorithmic BIM Systems: 1 Bligh Street, Green Star Rated High Rise Project, Sydney Introduction Site Condition, Building Key Features, and Systems Double Façade, Space Conditioning, Cooling, and Energy Use Concept Challenges of the Multidisciplinary CAD to BIM Collaboration Structural Analysis and Design Integration. Integrated Double Façade Performance Analysis, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Service DesignInteroperability with the Contractor and Subcontractors Renewable Energy, Water Recycling, and Benchmarking Conclusion Chapter 7 Parametric-Algorithmic Automated Modeling and Fabrication: The Railway Station Stuttgart 21 Urban Large-Scale Project Main Station Stuttgart 21 Parametric-Algorithmic Design of the New Railway Station Stuttgart 21 Nonlinear Analysis and Structural Behavior Optimization Finite Element 3-D Modeling and Automation Scripting and Fabrication Process.