Generative exploration of architectural envelope responding to solar passive qualities.

Philippe Marin (1) , Jean-Claude Bignon (1) , Hervé Lequay (1)

1 MAP - Modèles et simulation pour l'architecture, l'urbanisme et le paysage

This paper deals with the architectural design process and the digital tools able to support a creative activity. Evolutionary devices are expected to support the architect in the initial phase of his work in progress and to stimulate his creativity through analogical thinking. An experimental tool is described, this one is using a genetic algorithm to explore the solution space, and it is based on both solar passive qualities and subjective interaction.

Keywords: analogical thinking; environmental parameters; Architectural design process; evolutionary design; genetic algorithm

Domains: Architecture, space management

Philippe Marin, Jean-Claude Bignon, Hervé Lequay. Generative exploration of architectural envelope responding to solar passive qualities.. eCAADe, Sep 2008, Antwerpen, Belgium. ⟨halshs-00348544⟩