Analysis of space layout using attraction force model and quadratic assignment problem

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Tezin Türü: Yüksek Lisans

Tezin Yürütüldüğü Kurum: Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi, Mimarlık Fakültesi, Mimarlık Bölümü, Türkiye

Tezin Onay Tarihi: 2014

Öğrenci: GÖZDENUR DEMİR

Danışman: AHMET CAN BAYKAN

Özet:

Space layout is a complex architectural problem because of the interdependent structure of individual design objects and the vast number solutions even for small sized problems. The question of this research is the usefulness of computerized space layout programs in an actual problem of space layout. This was tested with two existing space layout optimization methods, Quadratic Assignment Problem (QAP) and Attraction Force Model (AFM) as well as a satisficing method, intuitive approach. The models used for testing computerized space layout approaches were selected because of their capability to handle a space layout of an actual design problem of more than 50 design units of unequal sizes; their basic representations and availability. Necessary inputs for the evaluation processes, the evaluation processes and the resulting space layouts were analyzed for each approach by one designer. Their performance in the design process was criticized and possible improvements were suggested to increase the usefulness of computational space layout approaches in the professional field.