Research Article

Computational Design with Kurtboğaz: The Generation of Timber Structures with an Aggregative Design Algorithm

Volume: 5 Number: 2 September 30, 2024
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Computational Design with Kurtboğaz: The Generation of Timber Structures with an Aggregative Design Algorithm

Abstract

This paper investigates the form-finding capacity of the traditional timber-joint construction method, Kurtboğaz, aiming to explore new architectural forms and possibilities through computational design techniques to preserve vernacular construction methods and integrate them into contemporary architecture. It presents an Aggregative Design Algorithm (ADA) that creates different structures based on designer rules and simple assembly rules of Kurtboğaz, leading to unique emergent forms through random rule application. The paper also explores how reinforcement learning, a type of machine learning, can improve this design process through a theoretical framework. The study tries to use a rule-based generative algorithm to explore the modular and reconfigurable characteristics of the Kurtboğaz. The ADA enables random rule application, leading to diverse forms. However, several challenges may be encountered during the application of ADA because of its random aggregation, such as collision avoidance, structural integrity, boundary detection, and the optimization of structural parameters. The study suggests using Reinforcement Learning (RL) in the ADA framework to address these problems. Incorporating RL is anticipated to enable the algorithm to adaptively learn and optimize the form-finding process, enhancing the performance and applicability of the Kurtboğaz method in contemporary architectural practice. In the future, with this generative process described by the study, designs that create spatial differences with the help of walls, floors, and rooms on a human scale can be realized. The study also plans to explore the synergy between craftsmanship and digital fabrication in the future

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Architectural Computing and Visualisation Methods

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

September 30, 2024

Submission Date

July 10, 2024

Acceptance Date

September 16, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 5 Number: 2

APA
Ertan, İ. B., & Çalışır Adem, P. (2024). Computational Design with Kurtboğaz: The Generation of Timber Structures with an Aggregative Design Algorithm. Journal of Computational Design, 5(2), 235-258. https://doi.org/10.53710/jcode.1514063
AMA
1.Ertan İB, Çalışır Adem P. Computational Design with Kurtboğaz: The Generation of Timber Structures with an Aggregative Design Algorithm. JCoDe. 2024;5(2):235-258. doi:10.53710/jcode.1514063
Chicago
Ertan, İlay Beylun, and Pınar Çalışır Adem. 2024. “Computational Design With Kurtboğaz: The Generation of Timber Structures With an Aggregative Design Algorithm”. Journal of Computational Design 5 (2): 235-58. https://doi.org/10.53710/jcode.1514063.
EndNote
Ertan İB, Çalışır Adem P (September 1, 2024) Computational Design with Kurtboğaz: The Generation of Timber Structures with an Aggregative Design Algorithm. Journal of Computational Design 5 2 235–258.
IEEE
[1]İ. B. Ertan and P. Çalışır Adem, “Computational Design with Kurtboğaz: The Generation of Timber Structures with an Aggregative Design Algorithm”, JCoDe, vol. 5, no. 2, pp. 235–258, Sept. 2024, doi: 10.53710/jcode.1514063.
ISNAD
Ertan, İlay Beylun - Çalışır Adem, Pınar. “Computational Design With Kurtboğaz: The Generation of Timber Structures With an Aggregative Design Algorithm”. Journal of Computational Design 5/2 (September 1, 2024): 235-258. https://doi.org/10.53710/jcode.1514063.
JAMA
1.Ertan İB, Çalışır Adem P. Computational Design with Kurtboğaz: The Generation of Timber Structures with an Aggregative Design Algorithm. JCoDe. 2024;5:235–258.
MLA
Ertan, İlay Beylun, and Pınar Çalışır Adem. “Computational Design With Kurtboğaz: The Generation of Timber Structures With an Aggregative Design Algorithm”. Journal of Computational Design, vol. 5, no. 2, Sept. 2024, pp. 235-58, doi:10.53710/jcode.1514063.
Vancouver
1.İlay Beylun Ertan, Pınar Çalışır Adem. Computational Design with Kurtboğaz: The Generation of Timber Structures with an Aggregative Design Algorithm. JCoDe. 2024 Sep. 1;5(2):235-58. doi:10.53710/jcode.1514063

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