Kim, I (1994) Data representations in an integrated architectural design environment: Unified data organisation and management. PhD thesis, University of Strathclyde, UK.
Abstract
A design problem cannot be comprehensively stated because the design problem has a multi-disciplinary nature and the design problem itself evolves as solutions are attempted by the designer. Therefore, an ideal CAAD system should have the capability to accommodate the multi-disciplinary nature of design and should not prescribe or restrict design concepts and design knowledge. This thesis proposes a prototype architectural design environment, Hybrid Integrated Design Environment [HIDE], which aims to integrate all applications for designing a building. Within the object-oriented design environment, a unified data model and a data management system have been implemented to seamlessly connect all applications. The suggested unified data model organizes the structure of the design data to keep the design consistent throughout the design and construction process. By means of the unified data model, integrated CAAD systems could represent and exchange design information at a semantic level, i. e. the user's way of thinking, such as exchanging components and features of a building rather than graphical primitives. The suggested data management system supports the consistent and straight forward mechanisms for controlling the data representation through the inter-connected modules. It is responsible for creating, maintaining, and viewing a consistent data base of the design description. To support inter-disciplinary communication of design concepts and decisions, the integrating of relevant CAAD tools is essential. In the environment, the integration of CAAD tools has been performed. A well designed user interface system can also benefit the seamless working environment. The proposed user friendly interface system allows a user to explore the environment in a highly interactive manner. The ultimate goal of the prototype environment is to suggest a future design environment which helps the architect to have minimum discontinuity in his creativity and make the design process similar to the natural design process with the help of a set of design assistance modules.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Doctoral) |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | architect; architectural design; communication; creativity; data management; designer; integration; multi-disciplinary |
| Index terms: | prototype, user interface, design process, architectural design, integration, data model, data management, designer, creativity, design and construction, module, architect |
| Subjects: | design methods, profession, data science, modelling and simulation, design practice, organizational analysis, data management, contractual arrangements, architectural elements, human-computer interaction, innovation and creative processes |
| Topics: | Procurement, Engineering Principles, Roles and Professions, Organizational Design, Digital Applications, Design Practice |
| Descriptive scope: | 2 PC |
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