Developing a parametric urban design tool. Some structural challenges and possible ways to overcome them

• Autorzy: Steinø N. , Obeling E.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Parametric urban design is a potentially powerful tool for collaborative urban design processes. Rather than making oneoff 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 understanding 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.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

parametric design; urban design; building footprint; sequential hierarchy; design tools

PL

planowanie urbanistyczne; narzędzia projektowania; budownictwo; architektura

• Wydawca: Oficyna Wydawnicza Politechniki Białostockiej
• Czasopismo: Architecturae et Artibus
• Rocznik: 2014
• Tom: Vol. 6, no. 1
• Strony: 51--57
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 15 poz., rys.

Twórcy

autor

Steinø N.

• Aalborg University, Department of Architecture, Design and Media Technology, Østerågade 6, DK – 9000 Aalborg, Denmark

autor

Obeling E.

• Urban Design Independent researcher

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