Generation of energy-efficient architecture solutions applying GENE_ARCH: An evolution-based generative design system

Advanced Engineering Informatics

Volumn 22, Issue 1, 2008, Pages 59-70

  Caldas, Luisa ^a  

^a INSTITUTO SUPERIOR TÉCNICO   (Portugal)

Author keywords

Bioclimatic architecture; Design automation; Embodied energy; Energy efficiency; Generative design systems; Genetic algorithms; Life cycle analysis; Pareto multicriteria optimization; Sustainable construction

Indexed keywords

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN; COOLING; ENERGY EFFICIENCY; HEATING; LIFE CYCLE; LIGHTING; PARETO PRINCIPLE;

BIOCLIMATIC ARCHITECTURE; DESIGN AUTOMATION; EMBODIED ENERGY; GENERATIVE DESIGN SYSTEMS; LIFE-CYCLE ANALYSIS; PARETO MULTICRITERIA OPTIMIZATION;

AUTOMATION;

EID: 39449108144     PISSN: 14740346     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.aei.2007.08.012     Document Type: Article

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