Sustainable conceptual building design using a cognitive system

Michael S. Bittermann

Sustainable conceptual building design using a cognitive system

Michael S. Bittermann^*

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Delft University of Technology

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Abstract

A cognitive system for conceptual building design is presented. It is based on an adaptive multi-objective evolutionary algorithm. The adaptive approach is novel and, in contrast with conventional multi-objective evolutionary algorithms, it explores the solution space effectively, while maintaining diversity among the solutions. The suitability of the approach for conceptual design of a multi-purpose building complex is demonstrated in an application. In the application, the goal of maximizing sustainability is treated by means of a model, which is established using neural computations. The approach is found to be suitable for addressing the soft nature of the sustainability concept. Also, the capability of the approach to distinguish among the alternative solutions from an unbiased viewpoint, i.e. without committing a-priori to a relative importance among the performance aspects, is demonstrated.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Designing Together
Subtitle of host publication	CAADFutures 2011 - Proceedings of the 14th International conference on Computer Aided Architectural Design
Editors	Pierre Leclercq, Ann Heylighen, Genevieve Martin
Publisher	Les Editions de l'Universite de Liege
Pages	297-313
Number of pages	17
ISBN (Electronic)	9782874561429
Publication status	Published - 2011
Externally published	Yes
Event	14th International conference on Computer Aided Architectural Design: Designing Together, CAADFutures 2011 - Liege, Belgium Duration: 4 Jul 2011 → 8 Jul 2011

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Name	Designing Together: CAADFutures 2011 - Proceedings of the 14th International conference on Computer Aided Architectural Design

Conference

Conference	14th International conference on Computer Aided Architectural Design: Designing Together, CAADFutures 2011
Country/Territory	Belgium
City	Liege
Period	4/07/11 → 8/07/11

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© P. Leclercq, A. Heylighen and G. Martin (eds)

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Bittermann, M. S. (2011). Sustainable conceptual building design using a cognitive system. In P. Leclercq, A. Heylighen, & G. Martin (Eds.), Designing Together: CAADFutures 2011 - Proceedings of the 14th International conference on Computer Aided Architectural Design (pp. 297-313). (Designing Together: CAADFutures 2011 - Proceedings of the 14th International conference on Computer Aided Architectural Design). Les Editions de l'Universite de Liege.

Bittermann, Michael S. / Sustainable conceptual building design using a cognitive system. Designing Together: CAADFutures 2011 - Proceedings of the 14th International conference on Computer Aided Architectural Design. editor / Pierre Leclercq ; Ann Heylighen ; Genevieve Martin. Les Editions de l'Universite de Liege, 2011. pp. 297-313 (Designing Together: CAADFutures 2011 - Proceedings of the 14th International conference on Computer Aided Architectural Design).

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Bittermann, MS 2011, Sustainable conceptual building design using a cognitive system. in P Leclercq, A Heylighen & G Martin (eds), Designing Together: CAADFutures 2011 - Proceedings of the 14th International conference on Computer Aided Architectural Design. Designing Together: CAADFutures 2011 - Proceedings of the 14th International conference on Computer Aided Architectural Design, Les Editions de l'Universite de Liege, pp. 297-313, 14th International conference on Computer Aided Architectural Design: Designing Together, CAADFutures 2011, Liege, Belgium, 4/07/11.

Sustainable conceptual building design using a cognitive system. / Bittermann, Michael S.
Designing Together: CAADFutures 2011 - Proceedings of the 14th International conference on Computer Aided Architectural Design. ed. / Pierre Leclercq; Ann Heylighen; Genevieve Martin. Les Editions de l'Universite de Liege, 2011. p. 297-313 (Designing Together: CAADFutures 2011 - Proceedings of the 14th International conference on Computer Aided Architectural Design).

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Bittermann MS. Sustainable conceptual building design using a cognitive system. In Leclercq P, Heylighen A, Martin G, editors, Designing Together: CAADFutures 2011 - Proceedings of the 14th International conference on Computer Aided Architectural Design. Les Editions de l'Universite de Liege. 2011. p. 297-313. (Designing Together: CAADFutures 2011 - Proceedings of the 14th International conference on Computer Aided Architectural Design).

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