7 research outputs found
Transport Infrastructure Design Utopias for Guideways and A Review of The Marmaray Project
No full textTransport infrastructure design has regarded as a task in thefield of engineering; architects have mostly involved in the designof terminals and stations, but not in the routes of mobility –theguideways. The spatial value of guideways has not beenexamined, since they have been taken as paths for vehiclesembedded in the landscape in a notion of separatingtransportation space from built environment. But, this paperaims to spatially conceptualize guideways as city structures andnodes connecting different modes of transportation while housingvarious architectural facilities. As a case, three utopic guidewaydesigns are proposed for roads, bridges and viaducts in Istanbul,the biggest city of Turkey. And a current guideway constructionin Istanbul is introduced and discussed according to the conceptsaddressed throughout the study. The Marmaray Project is atunnel design, which can be appreciated as a real-time utopiaconnecting two sides of Bosphorus under water
Modelling the perception of visual design principles on façades through fuzzy sets: towards building an automated architectural data generation and labelling tool
No full textRecent studies showed that deep learning techniques and image processing can identify the distinguishing design principles in architectural façades. However, predicting the strength of a principle is still a challenging task, as it requires a huge amount of annotated design variations. The difficulties in both searching such big numbers of data – and its labelling by experts – slow down the research. This paper proposes a computation approach for obtaining this type of data faster. With the help of parametric modelling and evolutionary algorithms, we could manipulate the design elements, and thereby generate different solutions. An integrated fuzzy logic decision mechanism could enable to carry human knowledge in the judging and labelling of alternatives automatically. The final synthetic data developed from real building images could be used for machine learning applications to enhance our understanding of artistic expression.</p
Digital game-based learning in architecture education: Consolidating visual design principles in freshmen
No full textUsing games as educational tools has been a captivating subject in the academic domain. There is an increasing number of digital games designed to support architectural education. This paper introduces a serious game aimed at enhancing basic design knowledge for first-year architecture students. The game focuses on teaching and testing visual design principles such as emphasis, balance, and rhythm. Based on these principles, it allows students to create 2D compositions on a grid pattern by placing and manipulating simple shapes in terms of color, shape, and size. The final composition is evaluated by an artificial intelligence (AI) tool integrated into the game. This AI tool predicts the design principles present in the composition, providing three possible outcomes with associated percentages. The game, currently in the testing phase, has been played by 126 first-year students, and user experience has been assessed through questionnaires, surveys, and basic game metrics. The use of this game to teach visual design principles has proven to be an effective method for engaging students in active learning and enhancing their understanding and application of design concepts. The innovative use of AI to provide real-time feedback and the interactive nature of the game have fostered a deeper, experiential learning process. Additionally, students have proposed various innovative ideas to improve the gaming experience, suggesting potential enhancements that could lead to a more refined and enjoyable gameplay. These insights highlight the potential of digital game-based learning (DGBL) and AI-enhanced tools in creating an engaging and effective educational environment
L’impacte dels passatges a la connectivitat dels carrers d’àrees comercials: el cas de l’àrea del mercat de Besiktas a Istanbul
No full textEls passatges, entesos com una tipologia constructiva important i convencional del teixit urbà estan a punt de desaparèixer a les actuals ciutats globalitzades. Investigacions prèvies assumeixen teòricament que els passatges faciliten el flux continu als espais públics, afavoreixen l’accessibilitat i milloren la vitalitat del carrer. Tot i això, no hi ha evidència suficient que demostri el seu potencial millorant la connectivitat dels espais. Aquest estudi té com a objectiu investigar com els passatges afecten físicament i visualment la connectivitat dels carrers i, per tant, com milloren la integració espacial a les xarxes d’aquests. L’estudi de camp es va dur a terme a petita escala a l’àrea d’un mercat comercial on hi ha molts passatges interconnectats. La metodologia utilitzada combina una anàlisi gràfica visual, axial i segmentària de la sintaxi espacial; amb una observació sistemàtica del volum de vianants i les opcions de ruta. Les nostres troballes suggereixen que els passatges augmenten tant la connectivitat física i visual com la integració espacial en proporcionar moltes rutes diverses, curtes i alternatives per al moviment dins de la xarxa de carrers. Tot i això, les troballes també van mostrar que l’ús efectiu dels passatges està predominantment associat a alguns dels seus atributs espacials. En aquest sentit, sempre que els passatges tinguin corredors curts i directes que proporcionen connexions en diferents direccions, contribuiran a l’accessibilitat dels carrers i a la vitalitat de les ciutats.Passages, an important and conventional building typology of the urban fabric, are about to disappear in today's globalized cities. Previous research theoretically assumes that passages allow continuous flow of public spaces, support accessibility, and enhance street vitality. However, there is not enough evidence to provide their potential for improving connectivity. This study aims to investigate how passages affect street connectivity physically and visually and thus how they improve spatial integration in street networks. The field study was conducted in a small-scale commercial market area, in which there are many interconnected passages. The methodology consists of axial, segment and visibility graph analyzes of space syntax, and a systematic observation of pedestrian volume and route choices. Our findings suggest that passages increase physical and visual connectivity and spatial integration by providing many diverse, short, and alternative routes for movement within the street network. However, the findings also showed that the effective use of the passages is predominantly associated with their spatial attributes. As long as passages have short and direct corridors, providing connections in different directions, they can contribute to the accessibility of streets and the vitality of cities.Los pasajes, entendidos como una tipología constructiva importante y convencional del tejido urbano están a punto de desaparecer en las actuales ciudades globalizadas. Investigaciones previas asumen teóricamente que los pasajes facilitan el flujo continuo en los espacios públicos, favorecen la accesibilidad y mejoran la vitalidad de la calle. Sin embargo, no hay evidencia suficiente que demuestre su potencial mejorando la conectividad de los espacios. Este estudio tiene como objetivo investigar cómo los pasajes afectan física y visualmente a la conectividad de las calles y, por lo tanto, cómo mejoran la integración espacial en las redes de las mismas. El estudio de campo se llevó a cabo a pequeña escala en el área de un mercado comercial en el que hay muchos pasajes interconectados. La metodología utilizada combina un análisis gráfico visual, axial y segmentario de la sintaxis espacial; con una observación sistemática del volumen de peatones y las opciones de ruta. Nuestros hallazgos sugieren que los pasajes aumentan tanto la conectividad física y visual como la integración espacial al proporcionar muchas rutas diversas, cortas y alternativas para el movimiento dentro de la red de calles. No obstante, los hallazgos también mostraron que el uso efectivo de los pasajes está predominantemente asociado a algunos de sus atributos espaciales. En este sentido, siempre que los pasajes cuenten con corredores cortos y directos que proporcionan conexiones en diferentes direcciones, contribuirán a la accesibilidad de las calles y a la vitalidad de las ciudades.Peer Reviewe
A computational model for accommodating spatial uncertainty: Predicting inhabitation patterns in open-planned spaces
No full textIn the past, a range of computational models have been developed for analysing the social implications of spatial patterns and types. While such models are typically focussed on macro-patterns, often in cellular or linearly-organised spaces, few models exist for predicting where people will cluster within complex environments. One reason for this relates to the inherent uncertainty associated with spatial attributes and consequently of human spatial behaviours. The present paper draws on the concept of fuzzy spatial objects to develop an approach to handle such uncertainty in architecture. Focussing on large, open plan spaces, where the configuration of space does not define strict patterns of usage, the paper proposes a computational model for predicting patterns of spatial inhabitation. This new model relies on the theory of fuzzy sets to propose the existence of a "fuzzy architectural spatial object, (FASO)" which is comprised of spatial units with degrees of membership that reflect the possibility of a person being present in a sub-space or involved in a sub-function within a larger space. This model calculates and visualises the FASOs using a fuzzy inference engine and represents the space as distributed possibilities of presence according to the given data. After describing the model the paper demonstrates its application in the prediction of patterns of usage within a major exhibition space, and then presents a check of the efficacy of this prediction against the actual inhabitation of the space. (C) 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved
