1. - 1 - Implementation of an Architectural Design Environment Stefan Boeykens Dept. Architecture CAD-Lab K.U.Leuven (Belgium) Stefan Boeykens Dept. Architecture CAD-Lab K.U.Leuven (Belgium) The development of IDEA+

2. Introduction Data Structure Representations Transitions Tests Conclusions - 2 - 1 – Introduction  Ongoing transition from traditional to digital architectural practice  Most CAAD-tools focused on construction documentation  Lack of early-design phase evaluation tools

3. Introduction Data Structure Representations Transitions Tests Conclusions - 3 - 1 – Introduction (cont.) Conceptual Model (1992) Design Phases Scale Levels Transitions Evaluation tests Core Object Model (2000) MERODE Entity Relationship Diagram Object-Event Table

4. Introduction Data Structure Representations Transitions Tests Conclusions - 4 - 2 – Data Structure  Strict Separation between CAAD Entities & Graphical Entities

5. Introduction Data Structure Representations Transitions Tests Conclusions - 5 - 3 – Representations  Representations  Interface to the project data  Collection of links between Graphical Entities & CAAD Entities  2D – 3D – Tree – Text -...

6. Introduction Data Structure Representations Transitions Tests Conclusions - 6 - 4 – Transitions  Transition between Design Phases  Sketch Design  Preliminary Design  Construction Design

7. Introduction Data Structure Representations Transitions Tests Conclusions - 7 - 4 – Transitions (cont.)  Transition between Scale Levels  Masterplan Level  Block Level  Space Level

8. Introduction Data Structure Representations Transitions Tests Conclusions - 8 - 5 - Tests  Elaborated Tests (not integrated in IDEA+)  Daylight  Cost Estimation  Tests in the Design Environment  Use test while designing  Libraries & Previous Projects  Interaction with Data-structure  Add data to CAAD Entities

9. Introduction Data Structure Representations Transitions Tests Conclusions - 9 - 6 - Conclusions  Partly functional  User-interface  Main tools  Basic Building Elements  Basic Representations

10. Introduction Data Structure Representations Transitions Tests Conclusions - 10 - 6 – Conclusions (cont.)  To Do  Implement Transitions  Integrate Test Modules  Work-In-Progress  Not the intention to make a commercial-class application END OF PRESENTATION