A MACHINE-LEARNING APPROACH TO URBAN DESIGN INTERVENTIONS IN NON-PLANNED SETTLEMENTS

Anna Boim, Jonathan Dortheimer, Aaron Sprecher

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Abstract

This study presents generative adversarial networks (GANs), a machine-learning technique that can be used as an urban design tool capable of learning and reproducing complex patterns that express the unique spatial qualities of non-planned settlements. We report preliminary experimental results of training and testing GAN models on different datasets of urban patterns. The results reveal that machine learning models can generate development alternatives with high morphological resemblance to the original urban fabric based on the suggested training process. This study contributes a methodological framework that has the potential to generate development alternatives sensitive to the local practices, thereby promoting preservation of traditional knowledge and cultural sustainability.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPOST-CARBON, Proceedings of the 27th International Conference of the Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia, CAADRIA 2022, Volume 1
EditorsJeroen van Ameijde, Nicole Gardner, Kyung Hoon Hyun, Dan Luo, Urvi Sheth
PublisherThe Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia
Pages223-232
Number of pages10
ISBN (Print)9789887891772
DOIs
StatePublished - 2022
Externally publishedYes
Event27th International Conference of the Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia, CAADRIA 2022 - Virtual, Online
Duration: 9 Apr 202215 Apr 2022

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia
ISSN (Print)2710-4257
ISSN (Electronic)2710-4265

Conference

Conference27th International Conference of the Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia, CAADRIA 2022
CityVirtual, Online
Period9/04/2215/04/22

Keywords

  • Cultural Sustainability
  • Generative Adversarial Networks
  • Machine Learning
  • Non-planned Settlements
  • SDG 11

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