Integrating Building Technology and Computationinto Urban Design: A Contextual Approach

In today’s rapidly evolving world, cities experience continuous growth and transformation. Amid this progress, certain areas within cities often remain underdeveloped in comparison to others, leading to disparities and inequities. This project attempts to resolve these issues by using advanced technology and computation methods such as data mining and parametric design. The proposed methodology aims to create context responsive urban aggregations by mapping open-source data such as population, public infrastructure and also subjective data (emotional data). This was done by referencing commonly used keywords on social media of individual expression related to a specific location. This ensures a holistic approach tailored to varying needs of different urban areas, thereby avoiding homogenized urban design. The following project discusses a detailed insight into each step of the proposed methodology, using Chicago as a case example. The process initiates with a comprehensive data analysis and mapping of the chosen urban area, follows through a parametric design development and optimization stage.

https://doi.org/10.35483/ACSA.AM.112.29

Volume Editors
Germane Barnes & Blair Satterfield

ISBN
978-1-944214-45-6