The methodology and design methods are often neglected and not discussed as indicators for the popularization of circular design. In this paper, which is part of ongoing research, we propose a design strategy and method for designing a building from reclaimed wooden elements, based on the actual building project case study in Oslo. The design method is a plugin for the Algorithms-Aided Design environment integrated with the database of available reclaimed elements. The plugin is based on algorithms suggesting suitable elements from the database in real-time. This helps the designer in tedious selection processes. Used in the concept and engineering phase of the building process, it can save time and rationalize design choices. The optimization objective is the structural performance and environmental impact of the final structure.
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