[HTML][HTML] Generative artificial intelligence in the metaverse era

Z Lv - Cognitive Robotics, 2023 - Elsevier
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is a form of AI that can autonomously generate new
content, such as text, images, audio, and video. Generative AI provides innovative …

[HTML][HTML] From LCA to circular design: A comparative study of digital tools for the built environment

A Dervishaj, K Gudmundsson - Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 2024 - Elsevier
This paper reviews digital tools for supporting the Circular Economy (CE) in the built
environment. The study provides a bibliometric analysis and focuses on computer-aided …

Automated building layout generation using deep learning and graph algorithms

L Wang, J Liu, Y Zeng, G Cheng, H Hu, J Hu… - Automation in …, 2023 - Elsevier
Designing architectural layouts is a complex task that has garnered significant attention in
the research community. While automated site layout design and flat layout design have …

Automated layout of modular high-rise residential buildings based on genetic algorithm

Z Fan, J Liu, L Wang, G Cheng, M Liao, P Liu… - Automation in …, 2023 - Elsevier
The conventional design process of modular high-rise residential buildings (MHRBs) heavily
relies on the experience of designers, leading to concerns about design efficiency and …

A hypergraph model shows the carbon reduction potential of effective space use in housing

RE Weber, C Mueller, C Reinhart - Nature Communications, 2024 - nature.com
Humans spend over 90% of their time in buildings, which account for 40% of anthropogenic
greenhouse gas emissions and are a leading driver of climate change. Incentivizing more …

Diffusion models for computational design at the example of floor plans

J Ploennigs, M Berger - arXiv preprint arXiv:2307.02511, 2023 - arxiv.org
AI Image generators based on diffusion models are widely discussed recently for their
capability to create images from simple text prompts. But, for practical use in civil …

Leading-edge technologies for architectural design: a comprehensive review

N Rane, S Choudhary, J Rane - Available at SSRN 4637891, 2023 - papers.ssrn.com
In the dynamic field of architecture, the incorporation of state-of-the-art technologies is
crucial for advancing design methodologies and achieving groundbreaking solutions. This …

Computer-aided automated greenery design—towards a green BIM

D Sędzicki, J Cudzik, W Bonenberg, L Nyka - Sustainability, 2022 - mdpi.com
Contemporary climate challenges are changing the architect's awareness, which results in a
broader spectrum of interest. The available software enables the design of vegetation, but it …

Automating computational design with generative AI

J Ploennigs, M Berger - Civil Engineering Design, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
AI image generators based on diffusion models have recently garnered attention for their
capability to create images from simple text prompts. However, for practical use in civil …

A novel method of high-density urban block form generation based on multi-objective solar performance optimization: A case study of Nanjing

J Li, Z He, B Zhao - Energy and Buildings, 2024 - Elsevier
Efficiently harnessing solar radiation in high-density urban environments to optimize block
forms holds significant potential for advancing urban low-carbon development. This paper …