Spatial design of complex artifacts using cases

Abstract

Reuse of designs is a traditional strategy that has become a new technique for knowledge-based design systems. This paper shows how the approach can support spatial adaptation of previous designs and improve integration of design decisions emanating from different views. Run-time parametrization of cases according to characteristics of new contexts helps support adaptation. Cases of previous designs of complex artifacts implicitly provide solutions for integrating diverse design criteria. We describe a prototype design system, CADRE, which had successfully applied the case-based paradigm to several examples of building design. The unique aspects of CADRE are not dependent upon the building design domain and therefore, our system has potential for supporting it range of spatial design tasks.<>