| Title |
Development of the Preliminary Cost Estimate Method for the Fre-Form Building Facade Trade in Conjunction with the Panel Optimization Algorithm Process |
| Authors |
Lim, Jang Sik ; Ock, Jong Ho |
| DOI |
http://dx.doi.org/10.6106/KJCEM.2014.15.4.095 |
| Keywords |
Free-Form Building ; Panel Optimization ; Preliminary Cost Estimate ; Zebra Analysis ; Curvature Analysis |
| Abstract |
The outer surfaces of free form buildings contain panels with two-directional curvatures. To construct these panels, complex geometric surfaces should be divided into forms and sizes that can be manufactured and constructed efficiently. Because the bigger the curvatures of these panel, the more expensive the construction costs, these complex curvatures should go through optimal process of reinterpretation to minimize the curved surfaces with complex two-directional curvatures, which is called panel optimization. Small construction and design companies have trouble in calculating even rough estimate and cannot adjust expected construction cost of the panels based on comparison of design alternatives in conjunction with panel optimization process due to lack of knowledge and experience. This study conducts the research that can support designers' cost decision-making in the design stage of the free form buildings with respect to the panel optimization process. A 3D commercial application specialized to modeling free form shapes is used for the purpose. |