Autodesk, Inc.
GENERATING DESIGNS FOR MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING PROJECTS THAT BALANCE COMPETING DESIGN METRICS

Abstract:

A design engine is configured to automatically generate designs for multi-family housing projects that simultaneously meet local construction regulations while also meeting specific financial targets. A design generator within the design engine generates a first generation of design options that reflect historical design trends. A design evaluator within the design engine then generates design metrics that quantify various attributes of the different design options. The design generator identifies a subset of the design options that optimally balance some or all of the various design metrics, and then generates a subsequent generation of design options that includes design features derived from the subset of design options.