Method for Automatic Generation of Optimal Space Frame
Space frames consist of combination of one or more basic modules to function as a decorative feature or a building element in architectural design. There are certain aesthetic criteria to meet on the design of a basic space frame module; space frame module, geometric regularity, and dimension regularity for all the angles and lengths between edges. Designers exercise their own creativity to develop space frame modules base on these criteria. The present invention relates to a hybrid algorithm based on evolutionary algorithm for graph encoding scheme (EAGES) and genetic algorithm (GA) to evolve the design automatically in relative small number of generations. The hybrid algorithm is a tool to architects and designers to rapidly produce aesthetically pleasing designs with the resources available to them.
Patent Number: US8050894B2
Application Number: US2007898812A
Inventor: Wong, Shing Yue Samuel | Chan, Chun Chung Keith
Priority Date: 17 Sep 2007
Priority Number: US8050894B2
Application Date: 17 Sep 2007
Publication Date: 1 Nov 2011
IPC Current: G06F001750 | G06F000760 | G06F001518 | G06F001700 | G06T001120 | G06T001500
US Class: 703001 | 345418 | 345419 | 345440 | 703002 | 706013
Assignee Applicant: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Title: Method for automatic generation of optimal space frame
Usefulness: Method for automatic generation of optimal space frame
Summary: Method for designing space frames for an architect and a designer, that are used as decorative features e.g. lanterns and hanging features in a shopping mall.
Novelty: Space frames designing method for e.g. architect, involves operating linear chromosomes using genetic algorithm, and obtaining space frame module having optimal topology, geometry, and dimensions
信息和通信技術/電信
圖像處理
WONG Shing Yue Samuel (HKAA)
CHAN Chun Chung Keith
美國
