Suitability of genetic based exploration in the creative design process

Interactive truss design using Particle Swarm Optimization and NURBS curves

“…In this paper, the potential of the PSO is explored within the context of interactive architectural design subject to structural constraints. Our work is similar to [41] in that user interaction is incorporated in the design process. The difference, besides using PSO and not GA, is that, while in [41] the interaction is used to modify the behavior of the algorithm (selection, mutation, etc), our work incorporates the design feedback as constraints into the algorithm.…”

“…Our work is similar to [41] in that user interaction is incorporated in the design process. The difference, besides using PSO and not GA, is that, while in [41] the interaction is used to modify the behavior of the algorithm (selection, mutation, etc), our work incorporates the design feedback as constraints into the algorithm. Another interactive design tool, which also uses genetic algorithms, is presented in [46] [47].…”

“…An interactive genetic algorithm has been proposed by von Buelow, allowing the user to make selections after each iteration, e.g., select parents to breed, mutate, or insert a new design into the process [41] [42]. The algorithm has been successfully applied in the interactive design of a small truss bridge.…”

“…Another interactive design tool, which also uses genetic algorithms, is presented in [46] [47]. Similar to [41], the user can select which designs are used to breed the next generation. In addition, the focus of the work in [46] [47] is on speeding up the exploration process by developing a regression model of possible designs.…”

Combining structural performance and designer preferences in evolutionary design space exploration

“…More recently, researchers have combined subjective and objective selection in applications that require performance goals of both types. In the field of structural design, the most notable examples were developed by von Buelow, which illustrate this approach on a wide range of structural problems, including truss bridges, folded plate roofs, geodesic domes, and free-form surface structures [7] [8].…”