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Generative fluid dynamics: integration of fast fluid dynamics and genetic algorithms for wind loading optimization of a free form surface

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Angelos Chronis,

Alasdair Turner,

Martha TsigkariAuthors Info & Claims

SimAUD '11: Proceedings of the 2011 Symposium on Simulation for Architecture and Urban Design

Pages 29 - 36

Published: 03 April 2011 Publication History

Abstract

The integration of simulation environments in generative, performance-driven form-finding methods is expected to enable an exploration into performative solutions of unprecedented complexity in architectural design problems. Computational fluid dynamics simulations have a wide range of applications in architecture, yet they are mainly applied at final design stages for evaluation and validation of design intentions, due to their computational and expertise requirements.

This paper investigates the potential of a fast fluid dynamics simulation scheme in a generative optimization process, through the use of a genetic algorithm, for wind loading optimization of a free form surface. A problem-specific optimization environment has been developed for experimentation. The optimization process has provided valuable insight on both the performance objectives and the representation of the problem. The manipulation of the parametric description of the problem has enabled control over the solution space highlighting the relation of the representation to the performance outcome of the problem.

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Wilkinson SBradbury GHanna S(2014)Approximating urban wind interferenceProceedings of the Symposium on Simulation for Architecture & Urban Design10.5555/2664323.2664335(1-8)Online publication date: 13-Apr-2014
https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.5555/2664323.2664335
Tsigkari MChronis AJoyce SDavis AFeng SAish FO'Brien LKhan A(2013)Integrated design in the simulation processProceedings of the Symposium on Simulation for Architecture & Urban Design10.5555/2500004.2500032(1-8)Online publication date: 7-Apr-2013
https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.5555/2500004.2500032
Karagkouni Cgen Schieck ATsigkari MChronis AO'Brien LKhan A(2013)Façade apertures optimizationProceedings of the Symposium on Simulation for Architecture & Urban Design10.5555/2500004.2500020(1-9)Online publication date: 7-Apr-2013
https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.5555/2500004.2500020
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Generative fluid dynamics: integration of fast fluid dynamics and genetic algorithms for wind loading optimization of a free form surface
1. Applied computing
  1. Arts and humanities
    1. Architecture (buildings)
  2. Physical sciences and engineering
    1. Physics
2. Computing methodologies
  1. Modeling and simulation

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SimAUD '11: Proceedings of the 2011 Symposium on Simulation for Architecture and Urban Design

April 2011

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Wilkinson SBradbury GHanna S(2014)Approximating urban wind interferenceProceedings of the Symposium on Simulation for Architecture & Urban Design10.5555/2664323.2664335(1-8)Online publication date: 13-Apr-2014
https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.5555/2664323.2664335
Tsigkari MChronis AJoyce SDavis AFeng SAish FO'Brien LKhan A(2013)Integrated design in the simulation processProceedings of the Symposium on Simulation for Architecture & Urban Design10.5555/2500004.2500032(1-8)Online publication date: 7-Apr-2013
https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.5555/2500004.2500032
Karagkouni Cgen Schieck ATsigkari MChronis AO'Brien LKhan A(2013)Façade apertures optimizationProceedings of the Symposium on Simulation for Architecture & Urban Design10.5555/2500004.2500020(1-9)Online publication date: 7-Apr-2013
https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.5555/2500004.2500020
Chronis ATsigkari MGiouvanos EAish FZaki ANikolovska LAttar R(2012)Performance driven design and simulation interfacesProceedings of the 2012 Symposium on Simulation for Architecture and Urban Design10.5555/2339453.2339467(1-8)Online publication date: 26-Mar-2012
https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.5555/2339453.2339467

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