Sohani, H; Seyed Hossein Hosseini, N and Saghatforoush, E (2024) The optimized form of building made from the reused elements. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 20(2), pp. 191-213. ISSN 1745-2007
Abstract
A resource-effective society considers a circular economy, and this attitude enters the construction industry as well. Various circular building approaches and strategies are introduced to promote a circular economy. However, the design process is complex because it evolves from available components. To address such a gap, in this article, we address design adjustments with the aim of maximizing the reusing of components from an architectural viewpoint, utilizing an applied research method. To achieve the goal, mathematical programming is suggested to make the best use of available components bearing a system approach in circular design in mind. The objective function is the allocation of reclaimed building materials and the decision variables are the needed components. The issue was categorized as integer nonlinear programming (INLP) solved for global optimality utilizing a genetic algorithm (GA). Design variants define different component allocations; thus, the optimum allocation defines the evolved design. Mathematical programming permits defining component allocation variants and the constraints associated with the project. The result of optimization defines the optimum allocation; consequently, it defines the evolved design. The presented procedure is an innovative method that aims to simplify the complexity associated with adjusting the design based on available components. It promotes procurement efficiency because it makes the best use of available material. Moreover, the minimum energy consumption for transportation due to local material usage leads to reuse efficiency.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Architecture; Sustainability; circular economy; resource efficiency; reuse; means-oriented design; Mathematical programming; Energy consumption; Construction industry; Mathematical analysis; Genetic algorithms; Construction materials; Objective function; Optimization; Allocations; Building materials; Nonlinear programming; Complexity; Design |
| Index terms: | efficiency, genetic algorithm, society, design process, strategy, circular economy, local material, construction material, energy consumption, resource efficiency, building material, mathematical programming, programming, construction industry, procurement efficiency, complexity, mathematical analysis |
| Subjects: | building materials, energy systems, data analysis and analytics, programming, design methods, communities and social development, procurement strategy, industry analysis, systems engineering, management, algorithms, performance management, sustainable design |
| Topics: | Business Strategy, Construction Materials, Engineering Principles, Research Practice, Stakeholder Management, Sustainability, Procurement, Digital Applications, Design Practice, Quality Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTA |
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