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Wortmann , T. (2019). Architectural Design Optimization—Results from a User Survey . KnE Social Sciences, 3(27), 473–483. https://doi.org/10.18502/kss.v3i27.5550

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  • Thomas Wortmann

    Thomas Wortmann

    Xi’an Jiaotong Liverpool University, Department of Architecture, Suzhou, China

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  • Nov 19, 2019

Architectural Design Optimization—Results from a User Survey

KnE Social Sciences / International Conference: Architecture Across Boundaries / Pages 473–483

Abstract

Although there is a substantial body of academic literature on Architectural Design Optimization (ADO), not much is known about actual ADO practices. This paper presents results from a user study of ADO in Grasshopper and compares them with previous studies. Compared to these studies, this anonymous, web-based survey employed a more relevant sample in that all eighteen respondents actually use ADO and in that they represent a mix of students, academics,and professionals.The survey's results highlight the importance of supporting meaningful selections from and better understandings of optimization results and question the ADO literatures’ emphasis on evolutionary, multi-objective optimization algorithms. They thus guide future research and development on ADO tools and ultimately contribute to the design of a more resource- and energy-efficient built environment.

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