Abstract
This paper presents a new methodology for cost- and carbon-optimal generation of multi-storey building designs. The methodology features algorithms for automatic optimised design of concrete, steel, and timber frames; established as well as novel decking technologies; and foundation options. Applying the methodology, we illustrate the potential carbon and cost savings unlocked by well-informed early-stage design decisions by means of two test cases: a simple rectangular building and another with more complex geometry. We show that the impact of early-stage design decisions such as column grid, site, frame material, and decking choice have much larger emission saving potential than the choice between optimisation objectives.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 104178 |
| Journal | Automation in Construction |
| Volume | 136 |
| Early online date | 1 Mar 2022 |
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| Publication status | Published - 30 Apr 2022 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:We would like to warmly thank Price & Myers engineers Ben Gholam, Will Rogers-Tizard, and Lucie Killen for their invaluable help and insights during the project leading to this paper. This work was supported by the Innovate UK funded project’Innovative engineering approach for material, carbon and cost efficiency of steel buildings' — ref. 102477 and and EPSRC programme grant’UK FIRES' — ref. EP/S019111/1 .
Keywords
- Cost
- Embodied carbon
- Material efficiency
- Multi-storey buildings
- Optimisation
- Structural frames
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Control and Systems Engineering
- Civil and Structural Engineering
- Building and Construction