SpringerBriefs in Architectural Design and Technology Discrete Optimization in Architecture - Machi Zawidzki Kartoniert (TB)

This book is comprised of two parts both of which exploremodular systems: Pipe-Z (PZ) and Truss-Z (TZ) respectively. It presents severalmethods of creating PZ and TZ structures subjected to discrete optimization.The algorithms presented employ graph-theoretic and heuristic methods. Theunderlying idea of both systems is to create free-form structures using theminimal number of types of modular elements. PZ is more conceptual as it formssingle-branch mathematical knots with a single type of module. Conversely TZis a skeletal system for creating free-form pedestrian ramps and ramp networksamo ng any number of terminals in space. In physical space TZ uses two types ofmodules that are mirror reflections of each other. The optimization criteriadiscussed include: the minimal number of units maximal adherence to the givenguide paths etc.