Research Article

A Biomimetic Sketch-Based Form Finding Tool

Volume: 17 Number: 4 July 16, 2024
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A Biomimetic Sketch-Based Form Finding Tool

Abstract

Sketches play a fundamental role in the design disciplines, serving as crucial representations for ideation, problem-solving, and communication. In the realm of architecture, sketches encapsulate the evolution of ideas from conceptualization to construction. Hand-drawn sketches, characterized by their open-ended, ambiguous nature and rapid production, stand out as indispensable tools in bridging the gap between abstract concepts and tangible designs, guiding the progression from early design stages to final product realization. However, despite their significant potential and pivotal role in the design process, hand sketches have often been overlooked and swiftly abandoned in the ongoing discourse surrounding traditional versus digital design methodologies, particularly with the widespread integration of computer technologies. This study endeavors to unlock the wealth of information embedded within hand sketches, spanning from initial design concepts to intricate manufacturing details, through the utilization of a hybrid digital form-finding tool. By employing swarm algorithms in the quest for form, it is anticipated that the boundaries of conceptual ideas delineated by hand sketches will be expanded. This is facilitated by an algorithm developed in Processing using the Java coding language, complemented by an intuitive interface. The research journey commences with a comprehensive literature review encompassing biomimetics, sketching techniques, and tools for transitioning hand sketches into digital realms. Subsequently, a thorough elucidation of the algorithm, crafted within the Processing environment, is provided.The efficacy of the tool is assessed through experimentation involving adjustments of various parameters on identical sketches, as well as application to seven architectural sketches representing built designs, with subsequent interpretation of the outcomes. It is posited that the adaptability of the algorithm's core logic, coupled with the development-friendly environment of Processing, holds immense potential for empowering designers to steer sketches in desired directions through tailored enhancements.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Information Technologies in Architecture and Design

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

July 16, 2024

Submission Date

March 31, 2024

Acceptance Date

June 17, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 17 Number: 4

APA
Şen Bayram, A. K., & Körükcü, B. A. (2024). A Biomimetic Sketch-Based Form Finding Tool. Kent Akademisi, 17(4), 1285-1297. https://doi.org/10.35674/kent.1462381
AMA
1.Şen Bayram AK, Körükcü BA. A Biomimetic Sketch-Based Form Finding Tool. Urban Academy. 2024;17(4):1285-1297. doi:10.35674/kent.1462381
Chicago
Şen Bayram, Asena Kumsal, and Berfin Aybike Körükcü. 2024. “A Biomimetic Sketch-Based Form Finding Tool”. Kent Akademisi 17 (4): 1285-97. https://doi.org/10.35674/kent.1462381.
EndNote
Şen Bayram AK, Körükcü BA (July 1, 2024) A Biomimetic Sketch-Based Form Finding Tool. Kent Akademisi 17 4 1285–1297.
IEEE
[1]A. K. Şen Bayram and B. A. Körükcü, “A Biomimetic Sketch-Based Form Finding Tool”, Urban Academy, vol. 17, no. 4, pp. 1285–1297, July 2024, doi: 10.35674/kent.1462381.
ISNAD
Şen Bayram, Asena Kumsal - Körükcü, Berfin Aybike. “A Biomimetic Sketch-Based Form Finding Tool”. Kent Akademisi 17/4 (July 1, 2024): 1285-1297. https://doi.org/10.35674/kent.1462381.
JAMA
1.Şen Bayram AK, Körükcü BA. A Biomimetic Sketch-Based Form Finding Tool. Urban Academy. 2024;17:1285–1297.
MLA
Şen Bayram, Asena Kumsal, and Berfin Aybike Körükcü. “A Biomimetic Sketch-Based Form Finding Tool”. Kent Akademisi, vol. 17, no. 4, July 2024, pp. 1285-97, doi:10.35674/kent.1462381.
Vancouver
1.Asena Kumsal Şen Bayram, Berfin Aybike Körükcü. A Biomimetic Sketch-Based Form Finding Tool. Urban Academy. 2024 Jul. 1;17(4):1285-97. doi:10.35674/kent.1462381

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