Real Time Engineering Analysis Based on a Generative Component Implementation

The present paper outlines the idea of a conceptual design tool with real time engineering analysis which can be used in the early conceptual design phase. The tool is based on a parametric approach using Generative Components with embedded structural analysis. Each of these components uses the geometry, material properties and fixed point characteristics to calculate the dimensions and subsequent feasibility of any architectural design. The proposed conceptual design tool provides the possibility for the architect to work with both the aesthetic as well as the structural aspects of architecture without jumping from aesthetics to structural digital design tools and back, but to work with both simultaneously and real time. The engineering level of knowledge is incorporated at a conceptual thinking level, i.e. qualitative information is used in stead of using quantitative information. An example with a static determinate roof structure modelled by beam components is given. The example outlines the idea of the tool for conceptual design in early phase of a multidisciplinary design process between architecture and structural engineering.The present paper outlines the idea of a conceptual design tool with real time engineering analysis which can be used in the early conceptual design phase. The tool is based on a parametric approach using Generative Components with embedded structural analysis. Each of these components uses the geometry, material properties and fixed point characteristics to calculate the dimensions and subsequent feasibility of any architectural design. The proposed conceptual design tool provides the possibility for the architect to work with both the aesthetic as well as the structural aspects of architecture without jumping from aesthetics to structural digital design tools and back, but to work with both simultaneously and real time. The engineering level of knowledge is incorporated at a conceptual thinking level, i.e. qualitative information is used in stead of using quantitative information. An example with a static determinate roof structure modelled by beam components is given. The example outlines the idea of the tool for conceptual design in early phase of a multidisciplinary design process between architecture and structural engineering