Automating the Creation of Shape Grammar Rules
Abstract
Shape grammars have the potential to be used in many design applications. One of the most limiting factors is that, currently, a shape grammar must be created by an expert trained in the creation and usage of shape grammars. In this paper we describe how the rules for a shape grammar can be derived automatically. A statistical analysis of the design language produces fundamental shape chunks. These chunks then form the basis for the shape grammar rules. These rules are created objectively and automatically and fewer rules are needed to create a completed design. Additionally, the form of the rules encourages divergent designs. Unique concept vehicles are given as an example.
Recommended Citation
S. D. Orsborn et al., "Automating the Creation of Shape Grammar Rules," Design Computing and Cognition, Springer Verlag, Sep 2008.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-8728-8_1
Department(s)
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
Shape Grammar Rules
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2008 Springer Verlag, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Sep 2008
