This article presents an optimization model of the quantifiable aspects of architectural floorplan layout design, and a companion article presents a method for integrating mathematical optimization and subjective decision making during conceptual design. The model presented here offers a new approach to floorplan layout optimization that takes advantage of the efficiency of gradient-based algor...

Mosque is an important place for all Muslims around the world as it a to perform religious activities. However, design layout of some mosques nowadays not suitable user mostly in rural area where most older. This due lack any standards and guidelines, are being designed built per personal wisdom architects, financiers individuals or groups responsible its execution. Hence, this paper has identi...

In this paper, we consider the problem of optimal placement of a single finite-size, rectangular facility in presence of other rectangular facilities. There is a non-negative interaction between the new and existing facilities as well as pairs of existing facilities. All interactions are serviced through a finite number of input/output points located on the boundary of each facility. We assume ...

This paper investigate how diagrams can be used as indices and queries in a case based functional design environment. Case bases for functional design need diagramming support for two reasons: First, most designers prefer to sketch early design ideas with a pen. They sketch diagrams to explore possible adaptations of old cases to current design tasks. Second, functional design tasks that deal w...

The analysis of mechanically stabilised earthworks using geosynthetic reinforcements is typically addressed by means a limit equilibrium or finite-element analysis. However, the design reinforcement layout and strength generally specified based on guidance experience. Limit analysis, in particular discontinuity optimisation (DLO) presents an alternative for both reinforced slopes. current study...