Architectural Intelligence - From Pattern Languages to Parametric Design towards Artificial Intelligence

Abstract

The past years the task of being an architect has become more complex than ever; the different kinds of regulations that have to be taken into account, the rapidly evolving construction techniques, the ever-changing and multifaceted society, etc... In order to combine all of these different aspects into qualitative architecture, it can be helpful to use some kind of systematic approach, a generative handbook or overall guiding principles that support our design process or could optimize our daily work-flow. Thus I am really intrigued by all the possibilities that systematic approaches (such as pattern(languages), parametric design methods or architectural intelligence), with (or without) technology, have to offer for us as architects. How can design patterns be used as a way to support designers in complex design processes? How does it guide the design process towards the outcome? This research specifically focused on how natural patterns can be used during a parametric design process in order to achieve new forms of human-nature intelligence.