A design checking tool based on aesthetic properties from design theories of architecture: Focused on musical harmony in architecture

Seung Yeon Choo, Stefan Hoff, Rye Hwa Jung

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Abstract

This paper proposes a way how a semantic aesthetic property from architectural theories in the Western world can be integrated into a computer-aided architectural design (CAAD) system. It starts from the premise that computer-aided design tools are mostly aimed at serving as drawing tools which are used only after a design formal solution has already been established by the architect. To support an early design solution in a computer-based environment, a design checking tool was developed and tested in a real building project. This tool gives various design alternatives from the early design phase to the final stage of design details, according to musical harmony. Finally, this paper shows that an aesthetic property from architectural theories can be calculated with the aid of a computer-based design tool, and the used tool played its role as a design assistant in supporting the architectural design.

Original languageEnglish
Pages33-44
Number of pages12
StatePublished - 2005
Event10th International Conference of the Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia 2005, CAADRIA 2005 - New Delhi, India
Duration: 28 Apr 200528 Apr 2005

Conference

Conference10th International Conference of the Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia 2005, CAADRIA 2005
Country/TerritoryIndia
CityNew Delhi
Period28/04/0528/04/05

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