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Abstract
Parametric urban design is a potentially powerful tool for collaborative urban design processes. Rather than making one- off designs which need to be redesigned from the ground up in case of changes, parametric design tools make it possible keep the design open while at the same time allowing for a level of detailing which is high enough to facilitate an understan- ding of the generic qualities of proposed designs.
Starting from a brief overview of parametric design, this paper presents initial findings from the development of a parametric urban design tool with regard to developing a structural logic which is flexible and expandable. It then moves on to outline and discuss further development work. Finally, it offers a brief reflection on the potentials and shortcomings of the software – CityEngine – which is used for developing the parametric urban design tool.
Starting from a brief overview of parametric design, this paper presents initial findings from the development of a parametric urban design tool with regard to developing a structural logic which is flexible and expandable. It then moves on to outline and discuss further development work. Finally, it offers a brief reflection on the potentials and shortcomings of the software – CityEngine – which is used for developing the parametric urban design tool.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Architecturae et Artibus |
Volume | 6 |
Issue number | 1 |
Pages (from-to) | 51-57 |
ISSN | 2080-9638 |
Publication status | Published - 2014 |
Event | Hybrid Environment for Architecture: eCAADe International Workshop and Regional Conference - Bialystok University of Technology, Bialystok, Poland Duration: 9 May 2014 → 10 May 2014 |
Conference
Conference | Hybrid Environment for Architecture |
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Location | Bialystok University of Technology |
Country/Territory | Poland |
City | Bialystok |
Period | 09/05/2014 → 10/05/2014 |
Keywords
- parametric design
- urban design
- building footprint
- sequential hierarchy
- design tools
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- 2 Conference presentations
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Hybrid Environment for Architecture
Nicolai Steinø (Speaker)
9 May 2014 → 10 May 2014Activity: Talks and presentations › Conference presentations
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Hybrid City Conference 2013
Nicolai Steinø (Speaker)
23 May 2013 → 25 May 2013Activity: Talks and presentations › Conference presentations