We present the coupling of two constraint-based environments into an on-line support system for façade-layout configuration in the context of building renovation. The configuration consist on the definition and allocation of a set of rectangular parameterizable panels over a façade surface. The coupling allows to solve two configuration tasks while gaining efficiency and modularity. First, it a...

This paper presents an approach to address the problem of image façade labelling. In the architectural literature, domain knowledge is usually expressed geometrically in the final design, so façade labelling should on the one hand conform to visual evidence, and on the other hand to the architectural principles – how individual assets (e.g. doors, windows) interact with each other to form a faç...

The binary split grammar is powerful to parse façade in a broad range of types, whose structure is characterized by repetitive patterns with different layouts. We notice that, as far as two labels are concerned, BSG parsing is equivalent to approximating a façade by a matrix with multiple rankone patterns. Then, we propose an efficient algorithm to decompose an arbitrary matrix into a rank-one ...

Background: The debate on the question whether biomimetics has a specific potential to contribute to sustainability is discussed among scientists, business leaders, politicians and those responsible for project funding. The objective of this paper is to contribute to this controversial debate by presenting the sustainability assessment of one of the most well-known and most successful biomimeti...

The current study examined the relationship of Ostracism, Façade Conformity and Employees Performance with mediating role Career Motivation. In addition, psychological capital was used as a moderated mediator in model. survey approach used, both hard copies online application link were shared respondents for their response. data collected from 433 government departments grade 17 above using con...

Previous studies indicate that residents may benefit from a "quiet side" to their dwellings. The influence of the level of road traffic noise exposure at the least exposed side on road traffic noise annoyance was studied in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Road traffic noise exposure was assessed at the most and least exposed façade (Lden,most and Lden,least respectively) of dwellings for subjects i...

Multi-functionality is a currently fashionable argument, especially within the EU, for continued support of the farming sector. However, there is a substantial danger that this will be used, and be seen to being used, as a façade for continued traditional support and protection. If so, the current trend towards liberalised agricultural markets, on which much of the developing world depends, wil...