A Systematic Mapping Study and a Review of the Optimization Methods of Structures in Architectural Design

Structural optimization has gained popularity in modern structural design, helping to reduce material consumption while maintaining the structural performance of buildings. This process also significantly influences the architectural appearance, affecting various aspects such as cross-section sizing...

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Main Authors: Bunji Izumi, Marcin Luczkowski, Nathalie Labonnote, Bendik Manum, Anders Rønnquist
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Published: MDPI AG 2024-11-01
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author Bunji Izumi
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Anders Rønnquist
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description Structural optimization has gained popularity in modern structural design, helping to reduce material consumption while maintaining the structural performance of buildings. This process also significantly influences the architectural appearance, affecting various aspects such as cross-section sizing, structural forms, and the layout of structural members. Beyond minimizing materials or costs, structural optimization can serve as a powerful tool for making architecture more visually appealing. However, with the wide variety of structural optimization methods proposed, gaining a comprehensive overview has become challenging. To address this, a systematic mapping study has been conducted, focusing on methods introduced over the past decade. The relevant journal articles are categorized based on several factors, including types of optimization, materials used, structural typologies, areas of application, and optimization objectives. The results of this study provide both a broad overview of recent developments in structural optimization and valuable insights into research-rich and under-explored areas. Moreover, the paper discusses which types of structural optimization are more relevant when applied as part of the architectural design process. It is suggested that future research should focus on identifying gaps and challenges in effectively applying structural optimization to architectural design, thus enhancing both efficiency and aesthetic potential.
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spelling doaj-art-4e1517fb8f7f4caa89b893f287cb98fc2024-11-26T17:55:56ZengMDPI AGBuildings2075-53092024-11-011411351110.3390/buildings14113511A Systematic Mapping Study and a Review of the Optimization Methods of Structures in Architectural DesignBunji Izumi0Marcin Luczkowski1Nathalie Labonnote2Bendik Manum3Anders Rønnquist4Department of Architecture and Technology, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, 7491 Trondheim, NorwayDepartment of Structural Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, 7491 Trondheim, NorwaySINTEF Community, 7465 Trondheim, NorwayDepartment of Architecture and Technology, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, 7491 Trondheim, NorwayDepartment of Structural Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, 7491 Trondheim, NorwayStructural optimization has gained popularity in modern structural design, helping to reduce material consumption while maintaining the structural performance of buildings. This process also significantly influences the architectural appearance, affecting various aspects such as cross-section sizing, structural forms, and the layout of structural members. Beyond minimizing materials or costs, structural optimization can serve as a powerful tool for making architecture more visually appealing. However, with the wide variety of structural optimization methods proposed, gaining a comprehensive overview has become challenging. To address this, a systematic mapping study has been conducted, focusing on methods introduced over the past decade. The relevant journal articles are categorized based on several factors, including types of optimization, materials used, structural typologies, areas of application, and optimization objectives. The results of this study provide both a broad overview of recent developments in structural optimization and valuable insights into research-rich and under-explored areas. Moreover, the paper discusses which types of structural optimization are more relevant when applied as part of the architectural design process. It is suggested that future research should focus on identifying gaps and challenges in effectively applying structural optimization to architectural design, thus enhancing both efficiency and aesthetic potential.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/14/11/3511structural optimizationsystematic mappingtopology shape and sizingarchitecture and engineering
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structural optimization
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topology shape and sizing
architecture and engineering
title A Systematic Mapping Study and a Review of the Optimization Methods of Structures in Architectural Design
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title_sort systematic mapping study and a review of the optimization methods of structures in architectural design
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systematic mapping
topology shape and sizing
architecture and engineering
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