Possibilities of Applying TRIZ Methodology Elements (the 40 Inventive Principles) in the Process of Architectural Design

Abstract

This article presents a proposal of using the items of TRIZ methodology in architectural design. The methods which have been adapted for the purpose of architectural design are the Inventive Principles. The Inventive Principles are used to activate creative thinking aimed at solving technical contradictions.Architecture as a design discipline needs the methods supporting a conceptual design and decision-making processes in all phases of the design process. From this point of view TRIZ methods for unlocking the mind - breaking the conventional thinking is very valuable.The elements of the TRIZ methodology used in this way facilitate to defining and solving difficult design problems. The result is an effective acceleration of the entire design process, which is extremely important for economic reasons.Going a step further, you can risk the statement that with today's technology it is possible to create the tools for 3D parametric design based on the Inventive Principles. These kinds of tools built into the specialized software for architects (such as Revit Architecture) will facilitate and accelerate the work of them. This type of solution is the part of the existing direction of the software development, in which the designer's role will be mainly setting goals.This does not exclude the possibility of using other elements of TRIZ methodology in the process of architectural design. These elements will be the subject of further research.