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Space Planning Assistant at Home. Auto Architect. ~~~~Shi-Jen Feng. Space Planning is Mathematical. Thanks to mass production, materials used for building a house now share the same size standard. ex: 2 x 4 wood stud, 36” wide doors, 5/8” sheetrock boards, etc. .
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Space Planning Assistant at Home Auto Architect ~~~~Shi-Jen Feng
Space Planning is Mathematical • Thanks to mass production, materials used for building a house now share the same size standard. ex: 2 x 4 wood stud, 36” wide doors, 5/8” sheetrock boards, etc.
Space Planning is Regulated • For different purposes, there are various laws that an architect is confined to when designing. ex: Americans with Disabilities Act, Fire Safety, Health, etc.
Space Planning is Experiential • Architects and designers sometimes design according to experience in order to work faster. They follow the rules that they know will create pleasant results. ex: Rule of Thirds, Alignment, Rhythm Architectural Record Architectural Record
The Machine Database • Standard Dimensions of Various Materials (ex: wood stud, drywall) • Standard Dimensions of Various Products (ex: door, sofa, coffee table) • Space Planning Examples • Local and National Regulations
The Machine Inputs Floor Plan of the Space to Be Designed Number of Rooms Desired Types of Rooms Required Special Criteria (ex: wheelchair user, children) Location of the Space
The Machine Outputs Three Space Planning Options Explanation Sheet for the Usage of the Space Explanation Sheet for Regulations the Designs Follow A Digital Record of the Designs (ex: CD-Rom, Flash Drive)