Applying Evolutionary Computation to Optimize the Design of Urban Blocks

Abstract

This empirical study in this paper focuses on the application of evolutionary computation in parametric urban block design to solve the problem of how to effectively find the optimal design solution set among a large number of schemes obtained through parametric urban block design. Through the application of evolutionary computation, a set of parameterized intelligent generation methods of urban blocks under the guidance of multi-conflict objective optimization can be established. The empirical study presented is based on a typical Russian block redevelopment design along the Chinese Eastern Railway. The design aims to transform and redevelop the original block on the basis of protecting its historical buildings and street pattern, taking into account environmental and economic considerations. The final results show that under the premise of reasonable overall evolution, a large number of block design schemes with complex design objectives can be obtained. Furthermore, according to the index data analysis of Pareto’s overall optimal, mean value, median value, extreme value, etc., it provides designers with methods to select a series of optimal schemes quickly and efficiently based on different factors such as comprehensive balance, average and middle ranking, and individual best.