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  • Evolutionary Developmental Biology (Evo-Devo)
  • Architectural Theory

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  • Parametric design in architecture faces limitations due to computational complexity and rigid definitions.
  • Existing methods often lack flexibility and adaptability in generating diverse architectural forms.
  • There is a need for computationally efficient and adaptable generative design strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the generative potential of evolutionary developmental biology (Evo-Devo) strategies for creating emergent proto-architecture.
  • To develop a flexible, computationally efficient, and typologically diverse architectural design methodology.
  • To integrate biological principles into computational design workflows for enhanced adaptability and personalization.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing colored patterns (genotype) and modifying polygonal meshes (phenotype) to represent architectural elements.
  • Applying flow-based programming to emulate genetic properties like multifunctionality, repeatability, and interchangeability.
  • Developing a methodological proposal focused on computational lightness and integration with genetic algorithms.

Main Results:

  • The proposed method demonstrates flexibility, personalization, and computational efficiency.
  • A wide range of architectural typologies can be generated through this Evo-Devo inspired approach.
  • Biological strategies proved more effective than abstract computational methods, highlighting universal Evo-Devo mechanisms.

Conclusions:

  • The study successfully integrates Evo-Devo principles into architectural design, yielding emergent proto-architecture.
  • The methodology offers a computationally light and adaptable alternative to traditional parametric design.
  • The findings validate the application of biological evolutionary mechanisms in computational architectural design.