The Role of Algorithmic Design in the Development of Responsive Facades

Abdulwahab, Ghada Ghalib; M.Saleem, Younis Mahmoud

doi:10.36041/iqjap.2024.138678.1067

	The Role of Algorithmic Design in the Development of Responsive Facades
Iraqi Journal of Architecture and Planning
Volume 23, Issue 2, June 2024, Pages 76-94 PDF (1.38 M)
Document Type: Research Paper
DOI: 10.36041/iqjap.2024.138678.1067
Authors
Ghada Ghalib Abdulwahab^* ; Younis Mahmoud M.Saleem
Department of Architectural Engineering, University of Technology- Iraq
Abstract
In recent years, the use of algorithms in building façade design has significantly increased, enabling architects to create complex geometric forms that were traditionally difficult to achieve. Algorithmic design relies on employing algorithms to generate and process design parameters using digital tools such as 3D modelling and digital fabrication techniques. This approach enhances the performance of façades, allowing them to adapt to changing environmental conditions. The study addresses the need to understand the role of algorithms in creating contemporary architectural façades derived from nature and responsive both environmentally and aesthetically. The research aims to explore how these algorithms improve façade responsiveness. Accordingly, it hypotheses that algorithms contribute to enriching architectural forms while achieving environmental and aesthetic responsiveness. The study reviewed the conceptual framework of algorithms and their applications, analysed various architectural case studies, and concluded that algorithms play a pivotal role in developing environmentally responsive façades, thereby enhancing the sustainability of future buildings.
Keywords
Algorithms; The algorithmic design; Voronoi algorithm; Linder Mayer algorithm; Response; Responsive facade

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