Resolving Form Generations through Analogue and Digital Human Simulations

Abstract

Architectural investigation of forms through parametric equations and transcendental computational research is evolving the practice, development, and implementation of complex forms. Architectural concepts require adaptability to a variety of complementary human factor considerations including constructability, ecologically sensitive building systems, and human comfort considerations, that would benefit from the inclusion of human factor simulations of person with disabilities. The position of this writing supports the application of dynamic human factors modelling to transcendental computation data-based form generation for the development of advanced architectural forms, of which there are three potential long-term target influences. The first of these is the potential for multi-faceted transcendental computation data based forms in the development of ideas relating to the application of accessible solutions in architecture. The second is the collection of parameters relevant to code-based constraints in the development of human factors simulators, which contain data relative to variations in human physiology and cognition based on models of impairment and disability. The third is the review of concepts for developing human factor simulators to inform design choices respondent to issues of accessibility in the development of spatial relationships, and the performance of tasks in the generation of the two. Currently a digital model can be evaluated for conflicts and use variables of human factor simulators programmed to engage the representation of environmental conditions data.1 By developing architectural concepts from software which are capable of studying whole-body, musculoskeletal human simulations of persons with varying physical, cognitive, and psychological capabilities, complex computational data-based forms can evolve to benefit people in environmental conditions that are currently underserved. The testing of patterns of use for mechanical equipment have successfully been developed based on anthropometric analysis and equal ergonomic simulation.2 The intent of this research is to develop the premise that a complex computational based architectural form can be generated from parameters of physiological and ergonomic ranges through simulation of use patterns based on information available in the building code and influenced by the definition of environmental use. The use of rapid prototyping tools and CAD/CAM technologies for development and evaluation of the resultant generated forms would be for the synthesis of virtual concepts with allotted physical tolerances to validate compliance, while simultaneously evaluating fabricating processes for conditional ease of assembly and performance.