{"title":"Synergetic Optimization of Timber Structures and Space","authors":"Johannes van der Wielen, Hans-Christian Wilhelm","doi":"10.1080/24751448.2023.2176149","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"Existing research into computational methods to optimize material usage in timber building structures often results in highly differentiated structures and individualized members, which have less potential for dis- and reassembly in a circular economy. This research proposes and uses a novel synergetic optimization software that integrates various criteria, including structural design, manufacturing, and space planning. It aims to reconcile opposing objectives (minimizing structural material use and complexity) for a structural kit-of-parts system. By using the software, a balanced design solution reconciles both objectives. Results that show a significant reduction in mass per usable floor area are achieved while only moderately increasing the complexity of the structure and achieving a more robust presence and readability in space.","PeriodicalId":36812,"journal":{"name":"Technology Architecture and Design","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.5000,"publicationDate":"2023-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"Technology Architecture and Design","FirstCategoryId":"1085","ListUrlMain":"https://doi.org/10.1080/24751448.2023.2176149","RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":null,"ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"0","JCRName":"ARCHITECTURE","Score":null,"Total":0}
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Existing research into computational methods to optimize material usage in timber building structures often results in highly differentiated structures and individualized members, which have less potential for dis- and reassembly in a circular economy. This research proposes and uses a novel synergetic optimization software that integrates various criteria, including structural design, manufacturing, and space planning. It aims to reconcile opposing objectives (minimizing structural material use and complexity) for a structural kit-of-parts system. By using the software, a balanced design solution reconciles both objectives. Results that show a significant reduction in mass per usable floor area are achieved while only moderately increasing the complexity of the structure and achieving a more robust presence and readability in space.