Computational architectural integrated implementation: A digital process from initial design to fabrication

Y. He, M. A. Schnabel*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

As architectural design and fabrication processes are highly digitized, computer science theories such as Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) have tremendous potential to deal with new challenges in architectural research and application. In this paper, exploring architecture as a product, we set up the framework of Computer Architectural Integrated Implementation (CAII) that is based on CIM theories. First the definition and concepts of CAII are presented; then a flexible design system that is based on CIM is described. Next, CAII is applied in a practical project. We built up a virtual platform for handling various information and data streams. The outcome of the project presents the practical value of a CAII process. Lastly, some development trend are discussed, including integration of components and potential integrated fabrication with robots. Cantered around an integrated system CAII attempts to reduce error, to response more efficiently, and to be inclusive to various design processes and digital fabrication techniques. We expect this interdisciplinary research to yield substantial results in the whole process from initial design to fabrication and beyond to include maintenance and life cycles.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationChallenges for Technology Innovation: An Agenda for the Future
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of the International Conference on Sustainable Smart Manufacturing, S2M
EditorsRita Almendra, Filipa Roseta, Paulo Bartolo, Fernando Moreira da Silva, Helena Bartolo, Henrique Amorim Almeida, Ana Cristina Lemos
PublisherCRC Press/Balkema
Pages435-440
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9781138713741
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 20 Oct 2017
Externally publishedYes
EventInternational Conference on Sustainable Smart Manufacturing, S2M 2016 - Lisbon, Portugal
Duration: 20 Oct 201622 Oct 2016

Publication series

NameChallenges for Technology Innovation: An Agenda for the Future - Proceedings of the International Conference on Sustainable Smart Manufacturing, S2M 2016

Conference

ConferenceInternational Conference on Sustainable Smart Manufacturing, S2M 2016
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityLisbon
Period20/10/1622/10/16

Keywords

  • BIM
  • CAII
  • CIM
  • Computational architecture
  • Integrated implementation
  • Sustainable

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