Exploring case-Based building design—CADRE

Abstract

Case-based design promises important advantages over rule-based design systems. However, the actual implementation of the paradigm poses many problems which put the advantages into question. In our work on CADRE, a case-based building design system, we have encountered seven fundamental problems which we think are common to most case-based design systems. We describe the problems and the ways we either solved or worked around them in the CADRE system. This leads us to conclusions about the general applicability of case-based reasoning to building design.

Spatial Topology Retrieval: A Visual Approach for Encoding and Indexing Spatial Topology in an Architectural Design Case Library

“…Early investigations involving case-based systems such as CADRE [6,7], FABEL [8], and SEED [9] attempted to directly include spatial topology in their systems; however, due to the information technology limitations in earlier times, those systems were either difficult to use or limited in terms of the function scope. Furthermore, researchers pointed out that earlier systems failed to require, re-index, and generalize design knowledge within the case libraries [10].…”

Investigation of the structural form optimization methods of high-rise buildings

“…It is used widely in architecture. Domeshek, Faltings and Bailey developed respectively the architecture scheme designing systems, Archie [33] and CADRE [34][35][36], based on cases. Maher et al developed a high-rise structure designing case reuse system based on cases CADSYN [37].…”

A Web-based CBR knowledge management system for PC troubleshooting

“…In recent years, CBR techniques have been applied to a wider range of problem domains including catering, recipe-making, dispute mediation, criminal sentencing and process planning [7,8,9]. Various computer-assisted systems have been developed for industrial tasks such as in injection moulding and design [10], architecture design [11], fixture design [12], process planning [13] and die-casting die design system [14]. According to Sengupta, Wilson and Leake [15], we can identify three CBR implementation models: taskbased, enterprise-based and Web-based.…”