A hierarchical automated design flow for low-energy direct-mapped signal processing integrated circuits is presented. A modular framework based on a combined dataflow graph and floorplan description drives automatic layout generation with commercial CAD tools. Automatic characterization of layout improves system-level estimates. Simplified physical design methodologies for low supply voltages a...

This paper examines the methods being devised at Victoria University to provide an intelligent, knowledge based interface to expert systems, simulation packages and CAD systems for architectural design. Currently a large amount of information is duplicated in describing a building to different design tools. To enable designers to use different design tools to evaluate a building design, without...

We are dealing with the problem of space layout planning here. We present an architectural conceptual CAD approach. Starting with design specifications in terms of constraints over spaces, a specific enumeration heuristics leads to a complete set of consistent conceptual design solutions named topological solutions. These topological solutions which do not presume any precise definitive dimensi...

This paper presents an architecture for distributed synchronous collaborative visualization and modeling applied to the geosciences. Our goal is to facilitate the creation of heterogeneous collaboration sessions, in which participants may use different versions of a core CAD application, configured with specific functionalities and multimedia user interfaces, through the composition of run-time...

In this work we address the question of how to exploit typical architectural structures to improve recovery for CAD modeling of built environments from 3D data. In doing so we have examined the applicability of the GENOCOP III algorithm to the model fitting. The algorithm uses explicit domain knowledge, specifically geometric constraints in the form of parameterized surface models and an Euclid...

This paper proposes the application of a situated learning approach in designing integrated with a conventional CAD system. The approach is implemented in SLiDe (Situated Learning in Designing) and integrated as SLiDe-CAAD, to provide interactive support in designing exemplified within the composition of architectural shapes. SLiDe-CAAD is proposed to assist in exploring the design space for va...

People’s lifestyle, traditions and culture affect the way they live, interact with the built environment and erect buildings. Lifestyle influences the physical characteristics of the space such as: organization of spaces, distances between spaces and location of spaces. Taking lifestyle aspects into account by architects would provide comfortable environment that is tailored to people needs and...

Screening mammography is the most effective tool for early detection of breast cancer. In this procedure, radiologists scan x-ray images of the breast to locate signs of breast cancer. However it is not perfect and has low sensitivity for detection and low specificity for diagnosis. Various computer aided detection (CAD) and diagnosis (CADx) systems have been developed to aid radiologists. In t...

Abstract. This paper proposes a design for libraries of European Classical architectural elements based on shape grammars. is workflow which develops library objects from 3D CAD primitives using rules to construct parametric representations elements. In the case architecture, and detail are manuscripts ranging Vitruvius Palladio pattern books eighteenth century. The generation virtual reconstru...