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Implementation of anArchitectural Design EnvironmentImplementation of anArchitectural Design Environment

Stefan BoeykensDept. Architecture CAD-Lab

K.U.Leuven (Belgium)

Stefan BoeykensDept. Architecture CAD-Lab

K.U.Leuven (Belgium)

The development of IDEA+The development of IDEA+

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Introduction

Data Structure

Representations

Transitions

Tests

Conclusions

1 – Introduction1 – Introduction

Ongoing transition from traditionalto digital architectural practice

Most CAAD-tools focused on construction documentation

Lack of early-design phaseevaluation tools

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Introduction

Data Structure

Representations

Transitions

Tests

Conclusions

1 – Introduction (cont.)1 – Introduction (cont.)Conceptual Model (1992)

•Design Phases

•Scale Levels

•Transitions

•Evaluation tests

Core Object Model (2000)

•MERODE

•Entity Relationship Diagram

•Object-Event Table

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Introduction

Data Structure

Representations

Transitions

Tests

Conclusions

2 – Data Structure2 – Data Structure

Strict Separation between CAAD Entities & Graphical Entities

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Introduction

Data Structure

Representations

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3 – Representations3 – Representations

Representations Interface to the project data Collection of links between Graphical

Entities & CAAD Entities 2D – 3D – Tree – Text - ...

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Introduction

Data Structure

Representations

Transitions

Tests

Conclusions

4 – Transitions4 – Transitions

Transition between Design Phases Sketch Design Preliminary Design Construction Design

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Introduction

Data Structure

Representations

Transitions

Tests

Conclusions

4 – Transitions (cont.)4 – Transitions (cont.)

Transition between Scale Levels Masterplan Level Block Level Space Level

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Introduction

Data Structure

Representations

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5 - Tests5 - Tests

Elaborated Tests(not integrated in IDEA+)

Daylight Cost Estimation

Tests in the Design Environment Use test while designing Libraries & Previous Projects

Interaction with Data-structure Add data to CAAD Entities

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Data Structure

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6 - Conclusions6 - Conclusions

Partly functional User-interface Main tools Basic Building Elements Basic Representations

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Introduction

Data Structure

Representations

Transitions

Tests

Conclusions

6 – Conclusions (cont.)6 – Conclusions (cont.)

To Do Implement Transitions Integrate Test Modules

Work-In-Progress Not the intention to make a

commercial-class application

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