Methodological artifact of the City Pattern: parametric computational translation of Christopher Alexander's principles on urban form and life
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https://doi.org/10.11606/gtp.v17i1.183534Keywords:
Urban design, Parametric modeling, Methodology, Computational design, Christopher AlexanderAbstract
Computational design, specifically parametric modeling, has played an important role in reaching complex forms, optimizations and automations of design processes. In addition to using parametric technology as a tool to generate form, this article aims to discuss the potential of computational programming as a connection between theory and design activity. To illustrate that, this paper will present the methodology developed used to translate the work of the architect Christopher Alexander as a basis for the development of decision-making instruments that deal with the complexity between form and urban life. The paper will present the problem, the DSR method as an important reference, the application of the methodology for translating Alexander’s patterns and finally the generic format of the steps, applicable for translation from other theoretical bases.
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