Using Algorithm in Parametric Design as an Approach to Inspire Nature in Architectural Design

Abstract

AbstractThe aim of this study, is to provide the architectural designers with broaden the perceptions of understanding of using algorithm in parametric design, find easier ways to draw inspiration from nature. For achieving the goals, the following method was used, analyzing the most recent buildings in which the parametric design used as a main tool in design process. The main points for analyzing are: inspiration approach, parametric patterns in nature, goals of nature inspiration and ways of nature inspiration a flowchart was also used for the parametric design work that explains how the parametric design works from the idea to the output as a result, selected buildings were evaluated in several points: Inspiration Approach, Parametric patterns in nature and Goals of nature inspiration, which branch out from each point several sub-points where it was noted that the most used technology in the buildings was direct metaphor and partial in proportion to 6% of the inspiration point. Then followed by the sustainability technique from the point of Goals of nature inspiration, where it was used for 5% out of 6, and it was also noticed that the least used technique was direct metaphor, where the usage percentage out of 6% was zero. In conclusion, the parametric design method is more flexible than the traditional design methods, although it is based on rigid shapes such as square, triangle and circle. Flowchart was proposed to help the architectural designers for using parametric design technique during the design process for inspiration from nature.KeywordsAlgorithmParametric designNature inspire methodsInspired parametric in nature and contemporary architecture