(In:)forming Interactive Architectural Systems, Case of the xMAiA Meta-model (2010)
article⁄(In:)forming Interactive Architectural Systems, Case of the xMAiA Meta-model (2010)
abstract⁄This paper positions the domain of interactive architecture iA and searches for an appropriate model for structure and processing of information in the design and operation of such architecture. It is shown that there are different approaches to ways in which iA system models can be defined, each with numerous advantages and disadvantages. However, due to complexity of encountered problems, application of such models can be only partially validated by simulation and hence their design is inherently dependent on creation of operational and experiential fullscale prototypes of the systems these models represent. Another observation is the lack of correspondence between existing iA models and other contemporary models of computation for architectural geometry, fabrication and engineering. A metamodel for extensible multiagent interactive architecture xMAiA is consequently proposed as a remedy to this situation. xMAiA metamodel is aimed to provide an open framework for integrated evolution, development and operation of interactive architectural systems. It delivers an extensible platform, in which diverse, projectspecific models and approaches can be implemented, tested, and further evolved. Such a platform has the potential to empower agile development and operation of interactive architectural ecologies, as well as to substantially facilitate integration of creative design and experiential prototyping from day1 of project design and development cycle. An example application conforming to the xMAiA metamodel is consequently presented and illustrated with a case study project performed in the university education context.
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| Year |
2010 |
| Authors |
Jaskiewicz, Tomasz. |
| Issue |
ACADIA 10: LIFE in:formation, On Responsive Information and Variations in Architecture |
| Pages |
203-210 |
| Library link |
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| Entry filename |
in-forming-interactive-architectural-systems-case |
