Methanol-Based Industrial Cluster Design:  A Study of Design Options and the Design Process

2004 ◽  
Vol 43 (14) ◽  
pp. 3879-3885 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paulien M. Herder ◽  
Rob M. Stikkelman
Keyword(s):  
Design Process ◽  
Industrial Cluster ◽  
Design Options ◽  
Cluster Design

A Structured Design Methodology and Metadesigner: A System Shell Concept for Computer Aided Creative Design

1989 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. R. Liu ◽  
J. C. Trappey
Keyword(s):  
Design Process ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Design Space ◽  
Structured Design ◽  
Programming Paradigm ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Design Structure ◽  
Hierarchical Nature ◽  
Design Options ◽  
Human Designer

Abstract This paper discusses the concept of managing the design process using Objected Oriented Programming Paradigm. A software system shell, called MetaDesigner is being developed for aiding the human designer to create new designs, based on the hierarchical nature of the design space. This system shell is intended to have the following capabilities: (1) interactive and system-guided design process to analyze design structure and to characterize design options, (2) to provide interactive and system-guided knowledge acquisition, classification, and retrieval to achieve machine learning, and (3) to build a flexible and forever expandable structure for knowledge-based system implementation.

Design of Vehicle Navigation Terminal Interface Based on QT

2013 ◽  
Vol 341-342 ◽  
pp. 674-678
Author(s):  
Xiao Wei Han ◽  
Chang Tong Li ◽  
Xiao Xia Liu ◽  
Yi Zhen Sun
Keyword(s):  
Global Optimization ◽  
Design Process ◽  
Urban Traffic ◽  
Vehicle Navigation ◽  
Gps Data ◽  
Electronic Map ◽  
Dynamic Update ◽  
Dynamic Navigation ◽  
Design Options ◽  
Data Update

A designed scheme of Vehicle navigation terminal interface Based on QT is presented. According to the current high cost of vehicle navigation terminal is common problem. The paper focuses on the design process of the Linux OSQT GUI and electronic map. The establishment of the communication way of GPRS and the analysis of the GPS data is finished in this paper. The design options of software, combining with hardware, is effective to solve real-time and dynamic update problem of electronic map display, data update, path query functions , The design of the Vehicle navigation terminal provides an important prerequisite for realizing the urban traffic vehicle global optimization and dynamic navigation.

The use of Life Cycle Engineering/ Life Cycle Assessment within the design process of production facilities; A business case: Different options of handling overspray

2005 ◽  
Vol 895 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marc Binder ◽  
Harald Florin ◽  
Johannes Kreissig
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Life Cycle ◽  
Design Process ◽  
Software Tool ◽  
Business Case ◽  
Ecological Impacts ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Design Phase ◽  
Design Options ◽  
Total Life

AbstractThis presentation will illustrate how to expand the view by considering the total life cycle in an efficient way into the decision making process and why it is important to do so. The business case will show, how the ecological and economic aspects considering the total life cycle of different design options have been considered when determining the preferable design options out of an holistic point of view. Life Cycle Engineering (LCE)/ Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) integrated in the design Process LCE methodology is evaluating ecological, technical and economic aspects considering the total life cycle of processes/products. LCA studies are the basis for the ecological evaluation within LCE. LCE studies are based on material and energy flow information needed while running the facilities or for producing products. LCE is a simulation tool show optimization potentials as well as supporting the decision making process within the design phase. As various databases hold information on ecological impacts of material- and energy production and information on the economic values is available within the involved companies, time consuming research on basic materials and energies is not necessary. Therefore first estimations on scenarios can be made within days to support the decision process not causing any time delay. LCE studies can be conducted within the design process and on existing facilities/products. If LCE is used within the design process optimization potentials can be shown in early stages of the design phase of facilities/products. Integration of LCE within early stages of the design ensures an efficient way of improving the ecological profile of processes and products and reducing the overall costs considering the total life cycle. Realization within a software tool The software tool GaBi4 is developed and designed to support LCE efficiently and in a transparent way. The design of the facilities can be modeled according to the material and energy flow. This enables the user to run scenario analysis for different design options based on the process flow model. Business case The methodology of LCE has been integrated into the design process of the new rear axle paint shop focusing on the handling of the overspray. Different design options have been analyzed and arguments were made explicit to support the decision making process. As LCE was part of the whole design process from the beginning, the effort for all participants could have been minimized. Conclusions The case study has shown that the integration of LCE into the design process provides additional information and is not causing any delay of the decision making process. LCE enables a transparent presentation of the economics and ecological impacts on a process bases. Optimization potentials, ecological and economic, can be shown at all stages of the design phase and result in reducing the overall costs and environmental burdens caused by the paint process.

scholarly journals Narzędzia stosowane w projektowaniu parametrycznym w architekturze krajobrazu

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 79-86 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marzena Suchocka ◽  
Kinga Kimic ◽  
Aleksandra Widaj
Keyword(s):  
Design Process ◽  
Landscape Architecture ◽  
Parametric Design ◽  
Time Consumption ◽  
Interdisciplinary Character ◽  
Complex Project ◽  
Architecture And Design ◽  
Design Options

In the era of digitization, parametric design creates new possibilities for its application in areas such as architecture and design as well as landscape architecture. However, it requires tools that can not only facilitate the design process, but also reduce its time consumption. The purpose of the article is to review the software used for parametric design supporting the work of landscape architects. The selected, most popular programs and plugins used by architects and designers, which are also indirectly used by landscape architects as well as software dedicated directly to landscape architects, were evaluated. Most of the discussed software has options for parametric design, while they only apply to selected elements. Due to the interdisciplinary character of landscape architecture, there is currently no single multifunctional program giving the possibility of comprehensive application of parametric design options to all aspects of a complex project. For this reason, landscape architects are forced to combine functions themselves using several of programs. This is a significant difficulty in carrying out the design process.

scholarly journals Fractal Dimension Calculation and Visual Attention Simulation: Assessing the Visual Character of an Architectural Façade

Buildings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 163
Author(s):  
Ju Hyun Lee ◽  
Michael J. Ostwald
Keyword(s):  
Fractal Dimension ◽  
Visual Attention ◽  
Design Process ◽  
Computational Methods ◽  
Visual Stimulus ◽  
Fractal Analysis ◽  
Heat Map ◽  
Box Counting ◽  
D Values ◽  
Design Options

The design of a building façade has a significant impact on the way people respond to it physiologically and behaviourally. Few methods are available to assist an architect to understand such impacts during the design process. Thus, this paper examines the viability of using two computational methods to examine potential visual stimulus-sensation relationships in facade design. The first method, fractal analysis, is used to holistically measure the visual stimuli of a design. This paper describes both the box counting (density) and differential box counting (intensity) approaches to determining fractal dimension (D) in architecture. The second method, visual attention simulation, is used to explore pre-attentive processing and sensation in vision. Four measures—D-density (Dd), D-intensity (Di), heat map and gaze sequence—are used to provide quantitative and qualitative indicators of the ways people read different design options. Using two façade designs as examples, the results of this application reveal that the D values of a façade image have a relationship with the pre-attentive processing shown in heat map and gaze sequence simulations. The findings are framed as a methodological contribution to the field, but also to the disciplinary knowledge gap about the stimulus-sensation relationship and visual reasoning in design.

scholarly journals Generative design: information flow between genetic algorithm and parametric design in a steel structure construction

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 271-289
Author(s):  
Renato Godoi da Cruz ◽  
Cláudia Maria Arcipreste ◽  
Rafael Lemieszek Pinheiro ◽  
Rovadávia Aline de Jesus Ribas
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Algorithms ◽  
Design Process ◽  
Information Flow ◽  
Architectural Design ◽  
Parametric Design ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Steel Structure ◽  
Parametric Modelling ◽  
Generative Design ◽  
Design Options

Abstract This paper describes the construction of an information flow that combines parametric modelling and genetic algorithms to optimise both the total weight of a structured steel roof and the shape of its surface to maximise the generation potential of photovoltaic energy. Through the systematisation of a design process using genetic algorithms integrated with generative design as an architectural design method, architects can work with problem parameterisation, going one step further than the mere formal proposition of solutions.As a result, we present a process in which there is a dialogical relationship between the architect and project in a continuous flow of information in the initial steps of the design process, guided by predefined optimisation objectives. Therefore, it is relevant to note that the designer accepts a reduced creative control over the final shape in favor of control over the core principles that constitute the optimisation algorithms. An approach that involved the designer in a process of post computational processing evaluations is also highlighted, giving him better support to discuss and analyze the design options.

Organising and utilizing document design options

1981 ◽  
Vol 2 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 256-266 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas M. Duffy
Keyword(s):  
Design Process ◽  
Information Design ◽  
Discussion Paper ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Good Design ◽  
Document Design ◽  
Design Procedures ◽  
Cost Constraints ◽  
Closing The Gap ◽  
Design Options

In this discussion paper, the author concentrates on the problems of modeling the design process as a means of closing the gap between research and practice in information design. He proposes a new document design model but notes that competing objectives, in particular cost constraints, may prevent the implementation of good design procedures in practice.

scholarly journals Lessons Learned in Designing Ubiquitous Augmented Reality User Interfaces

2011 ◽  
pp. 218-235
Author(s):  
Christian Sandor ◽  
Gudrun Klinker
Keyword(s):  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Human Computer Interaction ◽  
Design Process ◽  
User Interfaces ◽  
Real World ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Digital Information ◽  
Space Analysis ◽  
Research Problems ◽  
Design Options

Ubiquitous augmented reality (UAR) is an emerging human-computer interaction technology, arising from the convergence of augmented reality and ubiquitous computing. In UAR, visualizations can augment the real world with digital information. Interactions can follow a tangible metaphor. Both should adapt according to the user’s context and are distributed on a possibly changing set of devices. Current research problems for user interfaces in UAR are software infrastructures, authoring tools and a supporting design process. We present case studies of how we have used a systematic design space analysis to carefully narrow the amount of available design options. The next step in our approach is to use interactive, possibly immersive tools to support interdisciplinary brainstorming sessions. Several tools are presented. We conclude by summarizing the lessons we have learned while applying our method.

Instrument Cluster Design Options Using Electroluminescent Lighting

2002 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lincoln D. Mcferren ◽  
Claude L. Barker ◽  
Rodney T. Eckersley
Keyword(s):  
Instrument Cluster ◽  
Design Options ◽  
Cluster Design

An Industrial Trial of a Set-Based Approach to Collaborative Design

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kaarthic Madhavan ◽  
David Shahan ◽  
Carolyn C. Seepersad ◽  
Danny A. Hlavinka ◽  
Walt Benson
Keyword(s):  
Design Process ◽  
Collaborative Design ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Design Teams ◽  
Design Environment ◽  
Industrial Trial ◽  
Future Design ◽  
Pareto Sets ◽  
Set Based Design ◽  
Design Options

A set-based multiscale and multidisciplinary design method has been proposed in which distributed designers manage interdependencies by exchanging targets and Pareto sets of solutions. Prior research has shown that the set-based method (SBM) has the potential to reduce the number of costly iterations between design teams, relative to centralized optimization approaches, while expanding the variety of high-quality, system-wide solutions. These results have been obtained with representative examples in a laboratory setting. The goal of this research is to investigate whether similar results are obtained from an industrial trial, implemented in an industry design environment. The SBM is applied to the design of a downhole module for our industrial partners at Schlumberger, a developer of oilfield tools and services. The design was conducted on location at Schlumberger by an intern who converted the existing Schlumberger design process into a set-based design process. Results indicate that the SBM delivers the benefits predicted in the laboratory, along with a host of advantageous side effects, such as a library of back-up design options for future design projects.

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