Nature-inspired Algorithms as a Part of the Biomimetic Architecture: A Brief Discussion

Authors

  • Randa Khalil Department of Architectural Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Technology, Future University in Egypt, S Teseen, New Cairo 1, Cairo Governorate 11835, Egypt,Department of Architectural Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Al-Azhar University, 1 El Mokhayam El Daem St., Nasr City, Cairo Governorate 11651, Egypt
  • Ahmed El-Kordy Department of Architectural Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Al-Azhar University, 1 El Mokhayam El Daem St., Nasr City, Cairo Governorate 11651, Egypt
  • Hesham Sobh Department of Architectural Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Al-Azhar University, 1 El Mokhayam El Daem St., Nasr City, Cairo Governorate 11651, Egypt

Keywords:

Biomimicry, biomimetic architecture, design problems, architectural design process, natural algorithms, genetic algorithm, swarm algorithm, biomimetic algorithms

Abstract

Biomimetic architecture is mainly derived from biological phenomena. It is a significant method to solve architectural design and engineering problems. Biomimicry aims to mimic biological concepts and behaviors and apply them in buildings. Biomimetic architecture methods are presently classified into three levels: the organism level, the organism behavior, and the ecosystem level. This paper contributes to conceptualizing a novel approach that leverages the capabilities of biomimetic architecture. The proposed architectural method is composed of two main modules: direct and indirect mimication. This novel method is elaborated through the thematic analysis method by a brief discussion. This research's main finding is the novel biomimetic architecture method.

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Published

2022-04-14

How to Cite

Khalil, R., El-Kordy , A. ., & Sobh, H. (2022). Nature-inspired Algorithms as a Part of the Biomimetic Architecture: A Brief Discussion. International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research (IJSBAR), 62(1), 281–287. Retrieved from https://www.gssrr.org/index.php/JournalOfBasicAndApplied/article/view/13942

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Vol. 62 No. 1 (2022)

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