Zeeshan Zaheer (The Genetic Algorithm in Architecture)

Highlights from the Article by Manuel De Landa

• Software of evolutionary processes.
• Study of genes and transfer of genes to their offspring
• Argument: Can revolutionary process replace design? Still deliberate design is crucial component. Algorithm searched need to be sufficiently rich for the evolutionary results to be truly surprising.
• Sequence of operation points must be given in at which spontaneous mutations may occur.
• Difference of intensity spontaneously tends to cancel itself out and in the process; it drives fluxes of matter and energy. Which eventually derives the form out!
• After all, the original model must be endowed with mutation points at just the right places and much creativity will need to be exercised to link ornamental and structural elements in just the right way.
• Topological thinking as third element of the genesis of form.
• Iterations of Vertebrate species : Phylum Chordata and “Tetrapod Limb”

Genetic Metamorphosis

• Linear : extensive (length, areas, volumes)
• Non-linear: intensive (temperature, pressure or speed) which cannot be subdivided.
• Euclidean and Non-Euclidean geometry, using flat spaces and curved spaces. 

 

Project Type: Showrom Building
Client: Leonardo
Design Agecy: 3deluxe
Specs: Commercil Building
Covered area: 2500 sqm
Footprint: 1600 sqm (building only)

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