Optimization of the form of a building on an oval base

A review on hybrid optimization algorithms to coalesce computational morphogenesis with interactive energy consumption forecasting

“…These simplified models have been used as objective functions, which are the critical required information for a robust GA optimization process, reducing at the same time the complexity of the problem. The results of many researches showed that the coupling of Genetic Algorithms with such simplified established models could rapidly predict and optimize the variation of the heat gain and loss characteristics that was caused by the modification of the overall shape [32,65,67,[75][76][77]. 2.…”

“…The employed optimization method can then focus only on the computational morphogenesis dimension of the problem and should provide us all the necessary information regarding building regulation and daylight thresholds, which are considered as design constraints, while a variety of potential solutions should be spread on the design space. • Studies that had as an objective to develop an optimization path for a free-form computational morphogenesis in relation to the shape's thermal load characteristic at an early design stage focus on Genetic Algorithm techniques since this kind of optimization method can provide a huge variety of potential optimal solutions [43,65,75,76]. Parametric design methods are currently employed for geometric modeling while generally a potential mesh is generated by the 3D division of the space into finite elements for computational morphogenesis.…”

Cyclic overlapping block coordinate search for optimizing building design

“…Parametric analyses today indeed seldom regard morphology, or involve only more or less narrow subsets of morphological variations (Caldas et al, 2002, Wright et al, 2002Djuric et al, 2007;Gong et al, 2012;Ihm et al, 2012). And issues of shape are usually confronted through very specialized, dedicated models and schemes (Adamski, 2007;Turrin et al, 2011).…”

Development of a multicriteria tool for optimizing the renovation of buildings

“…form [9,12], or particular structural elements such as multilayered walls [13] or double facades with integrated photovoltaic panels or electrically-operated blinds [14].…”

“…In this case one needs multicriteria methods that can be applied to particular types of equipment [7,8] or buildings [9]. Studies have been done on monocriterion and multicriteria methods coupled with simplified, and more detailed, assessment tools.…”