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Identifying Visualization Opportunities to Help Architects Manage the Complexity of Building Codes
IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications
|August 23, 2023
Summary
Interactive visualizations can help architects navigate building codes during early design. This study proposes knowledge management methods to integrate complex code rules into the design process for better feedback and decision-making.
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.
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