Towards the computation of architectural liberty

As tasks within the field of architecture and urban design become more complex, professionals tend to specialise in one of many subsets. They use digital tools which are developed for these specialised tasks only. Therefore, paradoxically, automation and new algorithms in architecture and urbanism are primarily oriented to simplify tasks within subsets, rather than engaging with the complex challenges the field is facing. This fragmented landscape of digital technologies and the lack of proper data hinder professionals’ and developers’ ability to investigate the full digital potential for architecture and urban design. This position paper argues for a different approach: to overcome fragmentation and discuss the preconditions for truly coping with complexity in design – which is not a visual complexity, nor the complexity of form, but rather a complexity of intentions, performance and engagement, constituted in a large set of parameters. We will substantiate our statement with experience in practice, reflecting on the Retrofit Project: our goal to develop a smart tool that supports the design of energy-neutral districts.

Jaar van publicatie:2022

Trefwoorden:A1 Journal article

Toegankelijkheid:Open