Crowd Mapper: Projection-based Interactive Pedestrian Agents for Collective Design in Architecture

Taro Narahara, Yoshihiro Kobayashi

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Abstract

Crowd Mapper is a projection-based, low-cost spatial design tool that can visualize possible pedestrian crowd behaviors associated with spatial configurations that are interactively updated by users. The method utilizes efficient representation of 2-D silhouette-based figures using agent-based computation, developed by the first author, and allows real-time editing of building designs by multiple users. The use of projection mapping technology allows architects to project multiple design schemes with three-dimensional depth and qualities. While this method still conforms to the familiar framework of architectural production standards utilizing traditional white massing models, the method has a potential to improve the existing work flow and stimulate the creativity of architects by its real-time editing capabilities.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationReal Time - Extending the Reach of Computation
EditorsBob Martens, Gabriel Wurzer, Thomas Grasl, Wolfgang E. Lorenz, Richard Schaffranek
PublisherEducation and research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe
Pages191-200
Number of pages10
ISBN (Print)9789491207082
StatePublished - 2015
Event33rd International Conference on Education and research in Computer aided Architectural Design in Europe, eCAADe 2015 - Vienna, Austria
Duration: Sep 16 2015Sep 18 2015

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International Conference on Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe
Volume1
ISSN (Print)2684-1843

Conference

Conference33rd International Conference on Education and research in Computer aided Architectural Design in Europe, eCAADe 2015
Country/TerritoryAustria
CityVienna
Period9/16/159/18/15

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Computer Graphics and Computer-Aided Design
  • Education
  • Architecture

Keywords

  • Agent-based Model
  • Design Tool
  • Projection Mapping

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