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Evolutionary Principles applied to Problem Solving

Evolutionary Principles applied to Problem Solving
There is nothing particularly new about Evolutionary Solvers or Genetic Algorithms. The first references to this field of computation stem from the early 60's when Lawrence J. Fogel published the landmark paper "On the Organization of Intellect" which sparked the first endeavours into evolutionary computing. The early 70's witnessed further forays with seminal work produced by -among others- Ingo Rechenberg and John Henry Holland. The term "Evolutionary Computing" may very well be widely known at this point in time, but they are still very much a programmers tool. Pros and Cons Before we dive into the subject matter too deeply though I feel it is important to highlight some of the (dis)advantages of this particular type of solver, just so you know what to expect. Firstly; Evolutionary Algorithms are slow. Secondly, Evolutionary Algorithms do not guarantee a solution. Evolutionary Algorithms are also quite forgiving. The Process Fitness Functions Selection Mechanisms Coupling Algorithms

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Grasshopper (Explicit History) Same Area Voronoi using Galapagos I have been quite fascinated by the recent development of Galapagos for Grasshopper. This is a simple example of its application set up to solve for a 10-point voronoi division within a user-defined boundary where all the parts are divided as equally as possible in terms of their areas. I ran this with an initial population of a hundred for 200 generations. The results are not 100% perfect, but very close (which is the nature of an evolutionary solver I believe). Gradient Patterns Testing different patterns with grasshopper. Pagora Bench Playing with hopper and Maxwell 2 Two Surfaces Twisted Box It’s been a while I’ve played with Grasshopper. In order to use the definition, first define a box, and some geometries within the box as your base component. Two Surface Space Frame (Rhino Explicit History) Ah so, the new version of the Explicit History plug-in for Rhino is out. crtli_gh_space_frame.wrmcrtli_gh_space_frame.3dm

ArchDaily | Broadcasting Architecture Worldwide BIG | Bjarke Ingels Group Incubadora Social ITESM-Bancomer -Opportunity for social development- This refurbishment intends to offer a new quality-based, morphological-exploration for a social entrepreneurship incubator in a low-income area in León, Guanajuato, México. The initiative of these social interventions is lead by two main institutions: Tecnológico de Monterrey (one of the best private universities in México) and Bancomer (one of the main banks of the country). Having as canvas a prototypical house of the area, but being an innovative project for the community, the refurbishment intended to make a statement through an evident translation of the spatial concept to design: an envelope able to break the typological sequence of the area, still being inviting rather than aggressive; creating an expressive main façade within an open public space. As one of the core principles of the studio, sustainability is approached in this project through solar control strategies and passive ventilation.

Istanbul Disaster Prevention and Education Centre \ Shine Architecture -Safe Enclosures for Istanbul- … It’s time to transmit calm state of mind, to keep focus… to concentrate, to gather for a common cause… a time to look for the others…to shelter life…to learn from our environments… been aware and responsive. Organization is the key. Seeking to help, find solutions and take care of the others in much order as possible… Hence the city has several layers as molding parameters… let them promote quality in public spaces, where people must be protagonist of their own decisions by been aware to change when ever is necessary… Istanbul Disaster Prevention and Education Centre, render courtesy Shine Architecture The 9,000 square meter pedestrian-oriented complex, sited adjacent to multiuse facilities (commercial-administrative-tourism-among others) of Istanbul, aims to counter the current privatized airport-urban developments in Bakirköy district by creating a contemporary porous urban space, inviting and open to the public from every side. A morphological approach

Media Park Ciudad Juarez \ SHINE Architecture Shelter for Juarez The spatial topology intends to generate a dichotomy in use: a sheltered space with inner uses and an upper skin working as open transversal spaces in a city in vicissitude. Media Park Ciudad Juarez, sketch courtesy SHINE Architecture The morphology was given by bioclimatic studies having as outcome a series of passive strategies for the extreme and complex weather of Ciudad Juarez. Media Park Ciudad Juarez, drawing courtesy SHINE Architecture Furthermore the over/open park serves as a lung for the city, avoiding the greenhouse effect , providing with specific plants evapotranspiration for humidity control in the area, also having thermal mass increase in the roof for inner thermal control, thus keeping the space in the right comfort zone. The inner void contains a complex volumetric program, “floating” between spaces emerging from the basement and reaching the upper skin. + Project facts + All images and drawings courtesy SHINE Architecture Tags: Fluid form, Mexico

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