Abstract
A building representation for integrated building performance simulation is described, which addresses several important issues. First, it captures informational requirements for detailed performance analysis and maintains geometric integrity. Second, it provides computational support for efficient spatial queries and convenient building model manipulation. Representational elements include partitioning and refinement rules, containment hierarchies and dimension constraints. These features provide for ease of manipulation, geometric variety and spatial queries and are illustrated with examples. The paper concludes with a discussion of the limitations of the representation.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution.
Buying options
Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout
Purchases are for personal use only
Learn about institutional subscriptionsPreview
Unable to display preview. Download preview PDF.
References
Augenbroe, G, 1992, “Integrated building performance evaluation in the early design stages”, Building and Environment, 27(2), 149–161
Clarke, J A, Hand, J W, Mac Randal D F, Strachan D, 1995, “The development of an intelligent, integrated building design system within the European COMBINE project”, Fourth International Conference, International Building Performance Simulation Association, Madison WI
Eastman, C, 1970, “Representations for space planning”, Communications of the ACM, 13(4), 242–250
Eastman, C, 1979, “The computer as a design medium”, Research report, Institute of Building Sciences and Design Research Center, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Flemming, U, Chien S F, 1995, “Schemantic layout design in SEED environment”, Journal of Architectural Engineering, 1(4), 162–169
Harada, M, 1997, “Discrete and continuous design exploration by direct manipulation”, PhD Thesis, Department of Architecture, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Khemlani, L, Kalay Y, 1997, “An integrated computing environment for collaborative, multi-disciplinary building design”, 7th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design CAAD Futures, Munich, Germany
Mahdavi, A, 1996, “SEMPER: a new computational environment for simulation-based building design assistance”, International Symposium of CIB W67 (Energy and Mass Flows in the Life Cycle of Buildings), Vienna, Austria
Mitchell, W, Steadman J P, Liggett R, 1976, “Synthesis and optimization of small rectangular floor plans”, Environment and Planning B 3 37–70
Soebarto, V, Degelman L, 1995, “An interactive energy design and simulation tool for building designers”, Fourth International Conference, International Building Performance Simulation Association, Madison WI
Steadman, J P, 1983 Architectural morphology: an introduction to the geometry of building plans (Pion, London, England)
Suter, G, Mahdavi A, 1998, “Generation and communication of design information: a building performance simulation perspective”, 4th Conference on Design and Decision Support Systems in Architecture and Urban Planning, Maastricht, Netherlands
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Editor information
Editors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
Copyright information
© 1999 Springer Science+Business Media New York
About this chapter
Cite this chapter
Suter, G., Mahdavi, A., Kirshnamurti, R. (1999). A Performance-inspired Building Representation for Computational Design. In: Augenbroe, G., Eastman, C. (eds) Computers in Building. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-5047-1_8
Download citation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-5047-1_8
Publisher Name: Springer, Boston, MA
Print ISBN: 978-1-4613-7294-3
Online ISBN: 978-1-4615-5047-1
eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive