Computing with Nature: Digital Design Methodologies across Scales

Multi-objective Optimization of Digital Terrain Models for Climate Adaptation Planning

Abstract As part of a joint effort between academia and practice, we propose a novel approach to digital terrain modelling for climate adaptation planning. In contrast to existing workflows, it allows designers to merely describe desired drainage patterns for a given site and use genetic solvers for their subsequent optimization. Leveraging algorithmic strategies opens the […]

From Intuition to Reasoning: Analyzing Correlative Attributes of Walkability in Urban Environments with Machine Learning

Abstract A fundamental challenge in the planning and operation of modern cities is their walkability. Walkability is typically assessed using geo-information system (GIS) or real-time observations. These existing methods, however, are not suited to the task in several key aspects. GIS-based assessment is inherently limited in capturing the details of a space, and observation-based methods […]

“The Future of the Past” Translating physical interaction into immersive experiences

Augmented Co-Design Methods for Climate Smart Environments: A Critical Discourse and Historical Reflection

A Discussion on an Urban Layout Workflow Utilizing Generative Adversarial Network (GAN)-With a focus on automatized labeling and dataset acquisition

Abstract Deep Learning (DL) has recently gained widespread attention in the automation of urban layout processes. This study proposes a rule-based and Generative Adversarial Network (GAN) workflow to automatically select and label urban datasets to train customized GAN models for the generation of urban layout proposals. The developed workflow automatically collects and labels urban typology […]

From Intuition to Reasoning

Abstract A fundamental challenge in the planning and operation of modern cities is their walkability. Walkability is typically assessed using geo-information system (GIS) or real-time observations. These existing methods, however, are not suited to the task in several key aspects. GIS-based assessment is inherently limited in capturing the details of a space, and observation-based methods […]

LANDMARK30 Orientations in landscape architecture. Quo Vadis Architectura? 9

Abstract The Finnish landscape architecture degree programme celebrated its thirtieth anniversary by organising the fifteenth Nils Erik Wickberg symposium at Aalto University in 2019. In this publication, six invited speakers give insights into landscape architecture. Professor Christophe Girot discusses computational methodologies and challenges us to explore the landscape with new technologies. Professor Antje Stokman reflects […]

Mind Meets Machine: Immersive Data Interaction: Designs for a Cooler Planet exhibition

Automatic Recognition of Playful Physical Activity Opportunities of the Urban Environment