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Abstract
During the last two decades new forms are added to architecture, which differ radically from the previous forms. The increasing sophistication of software, has led to an already recognizable
computer style characterized by smooth, digitally rendered surfaces, complex curvilinear forms, blob-like objects, shells and skins stretched over wire-frame structures. Later on, the
fascination with these forms starts to fade due to lack of control and the irrationality of using these forms with respect to function and other aspects. During the last few years, architects start to revisit algorithms to generate these complicated forms but with
more control to fulfill more needs in design rather than only generating form.
The thesis aim is to create architectural design method based on
algorithms as a computational tool. This method is created mainly
to design architectural projects but it’s importance appears more in certain design cases (such as fulfilling certain aspects in design
based on computations).
The first part of this research is discussing algorithms and the history of their applications in architecture, and it consists of two chapters: the first chapter discusses an introduction to algorithms (definition, explanation, implementation, classification,..etc) , the second chapter discusses a brief history of applying algorithms in
architecture ( Automated design system, augmented design system, and formalistic design).
The second part discusses the implementation of algorithms in
contemporary architecture through studying in detail the main algorithms applied in contemporary architecture such as voronoi, A* algorithm, Stochastic search, Cellular automata, l-systems,swarm intelligence, ,etc. in chapter 3. Chapter 4 discusses the
applications of algorithms in contemporary architecture.
These applications are generation, permutation, optimization, simulation,
and transformation.
For every application in architecture a large number of examples are discussed.