Abstract
The present paper explores a morphogenetic design approach with embedded
structural analysis for architectural design. A material system based on a combined space truss and membrane system has been derived as a growth system with inspiration from natural growth of plants. The structural system is capable of adding new elements based on a structural analysis of the existing components and their internal stress levels. A GA decision-making procedure that control the generation of the growth cycles is introduced. This evaluation and generation loop is capable of successfully making decisions based on several, and often conflicting, inputs formulated from architectural requirements. An experiment with a tri-pyramid component has been considered, but many other space truss systems could be explored in the same manner and result in highly performative outcomes. not only with respect to the structural properties.
structural analysis for architectural design. A material system based on a combined space truss and membrane system has been derived as a growth system with inspiration from natural growth of plants. The structural system is capable of adding new elements based on a structural analysis of the existing components and their internal stress levels. A GA decision-making procedure that control the generation of the growth cycles is introduced. This evaluation and generation loop is capable of successfully making decisions based on several, and often conflicting, inputs formulated from architectural requirements. An experiment with a tri-pyramid component has been considered, but many other space truss systems could be explored in the same manner and result in highly performative outcomes. not only with respect to the structural properties.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of International Symposium of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures (IASS) : Spatial Structures - temporary and permanent : Shanghai, China, November 8-12 2010 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| Place of Publication | Shanghai |
| Publisher | China Architecture & Building Press |
| Publication date | 2010 |
| Pages | 1110-1120 |
| Publication status | Published - 2010 |
| Event | International Symposium of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures : IASS 2010 - Shanghai, China Duration: 8 Nov 2010 → 12 Nov 2010 |
Conference
| Conference | International Symposium of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures : IASS 2010 |
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| Country/Territory | China |
| City | Shanghai |
| Period | 08/11/2010 → 12/11/2010 |
Keywords
- Emergence
- Morphogenesis
- Morphogenetic
- Material System
- FEA
- Growth