| Title |
Optimizing the Envelope Shape of Free-form Architecture using Genetic Algorithm |
| Authors |
Jin, Jeong-Tak ; Cho, Hong-Jae ; Park, Jun-Young ; Jeong, Jae-Weon |
| Keywords |
Parametric Design Method ; Free Form Buildings ; Thermal Load ; Building Envelope ; Genetic Algorithm |
| Abstract |
The purpose of this paper is to propose the optimization algorithm that the envelope design of free-form buildings at early stage in the design process. So, this study performs geometric modeling of the example of the free-form buildings by using parametric design method, and mesh generate base on using the finite element method. The information of the geometric is extracted from divided mesh generated by the finite element method tool. The design variables of the thermal load prediction model are transformed by the geometric information. And then, this study performed the process of the genetic algorithm for the purpose of minimizing the envelope load of the free-form buildings. The designer can be used in the envelope design of free-form buildings by the parametric design method which give effect of each parameter on energy conservative free-form buildings. |