Overview
- Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
Part of the book series: SpringerBriefs in Architectural Design and Technology (BRIEFSARCHIDE)
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Table of contents (8 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Pipe-Z
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Front Matter
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Truss-Z
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
Keywords
- Alignment to Guide Path
- Arm-Z
- Breadth-first Search
- Congruent Unit
- Dihedral Rotation
- Discrete Structural Optimization
- Evolution Strategy
- Evolutionary Algorithm
- Foldable Module
- Graph Exploration
- Organic Design
- Parametric Design
- Pedestrian ramp
- Pipe-Z
- Retrofitting
- Skeletal Structure
- Template System
- Truss-Z
- landscape/regional and urban planning
About this book
This book is comprised of two parts, both of which explore modular systems: Pipe-Z (PZ) and Truss-Z (TZ), respectively. It presents several methods of creating PZ and TZ structures subjected to discrete optimization. The algorithms presented employ graph-theoretic and heuristic methods. The underlying idea of both systems is to create free-form structures using the minimal number of types of modular elements. PZ is more conceptual, as it forms single-branch mathematical knots with a single type of module. Conversely, TZ is a skeletal system for creating free-form pedestrian ramps and ramp networks among any number of terminals in space. In physical space, TZ uses two types of modules that are mirror reflections of each other. The optimization criteria discussed include: the minimal number of units, maximal adherence to the given guide paths, etc.
Authors and Affiliations
About the author
Dr. Machi Zawidzki’s doctoral research focused on various optimization methods based on CI for the fundamental problems of the architectural design: Functionality, Structure and Aesthetics. His research interests are in
designing built environment, especially in ergonomics and architectural design.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Discrete Optimization in Architecture
Book Subtitle: Extremely Modular Systems
Authors: Machi Zawidzki
Series Title: SpringerBriefs in Architectural Design and Technology
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-1109-2
Publisher: Springer Singapore
eBook Packages: Engineering, Engineering (R0)
Copyright Information: The Author(s) 2017
Softcover ISBN: 978-981-10-1108-5Published: 02 August 2016
eBook ISBN: 978-981-10-1109-2Published: 25 July 2016
Series ISSN: 2199-580X
Series E-ISSN: 2199-5818
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XIV, 121
Number of Illustrations: 46 b/w illustrations, 72 illustrations in colour
Topics: Building Construction and Design, Computer-Aided Engineering (CAD, CAE) and Design, Solid Mechanics, Landscape/Regional and Urban Planning, Structural Materials