The Architectural Design Machine (AD_M): Integrating Architectural Knowledge

摘要

This paper presents the architectural design machine, a theoretical framework that structures architectural knowledge. It is based on the premise that organized and structured architectural knowledge can lead to a more informed and rational design process, consequently resulting in a more structured and innovative design solution. This framework discerns the complexity of architectural knowledge and enables its systematic integration through mapping the concepts of design machines from design computing into architectural discourse. In the mapping of these concepts, the notion of context is reintroduced, and more importantly, the role of design thinking in architecture is expanded to be that of reflection and reframing of knowledge in building rather than mere integration and application of knowledge, accordingly, the traditional substantive and procedural knowledge of the architectural triad of beauty, firmness, and commodity are extended to include reflexive and conceptual knowledge as an integral component of architectural knowledge. The paper concluded that this model can be used in the description and analysis of existing works of architecture as well as structuring the generation of architectural form. It can be of great value in architectural pedagogy as a theoretical framework in teaching design studio.