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    Area of Science:

    • Architecture
    • Human-Computer Interaction
    • Computational Design

    Background:

    • Building codes are often treated separately from architectural design.
    • Existing computational tools do not fully integrate building codes into the design workflow.
    • This separation creates challenges for architects in understanding code implications during design.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the use of interactive visualizations for architectural design with building codes.
    • To explore how visualizations can aid architects in understanding code compliance during early design stages.
    • To develop strategies for integrating complex building codes into interactive design tools.

    Main Methods:

    • Conducted participatory design studies with professional architects.
    • Developed and tested interactive visualization prototypes.
    • Collected feedback on the usability and effectiveness of the proposed system.

    Main Results:

    • Interactive visualizations show potential for aiding design exploration and sensemaking.
    • Visualizations can provide timely feedback on design decisions related to building codes.
    • Architects found value in integrating code feedback directly into the design process.

    Conclusions:

    • Interactive visualizations are a viable approach to support architectural design with building codes.
    • Addressing the complexity and ambiguity of building codes is crucial for implementation.
    • User-driven knowledge management mechanisms are proposed to integrate and interpret code rules effectively.