Development of Topological Optimisation Techniques for the Conceptual Design of Multi-storey Buildings [ 2002-12-15 - 2006-06-17 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Yi Min Xie (Chief Investigator)

Brief description Development of Topological Optimisation Techniques for the Conceptual Design of Multi-storey Buildings. The building design process often begins with a case based preliminary design which derives its main parameters and features from a number of existing buildings of similar dimensions and functionality. This project aims to develop a design tool which incorporates two topological optimisation techniques in the conceptual design of multi-storey buildings. This design tool will enable inefficient materials to be automatically removed from the design, thus producing a structurally efficient building system. At the same time, the new topologies generated by these optimisation techniques can be used by the designer to create innovative forms and layouts for the building.

Funding Amount $67,635

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