MASSING AUTOMATA

solar-constrained urban growth

This research explores the impact of sunlight and gravity on urban forms

A Solar-Based Massing Automata generates building scenari based on direct sunlight access parameters

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180321_GIF Zhejiang-3,2,1,1_GIF

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Guangzhou 4,2,1,1

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Guangzhou 3,2,1,1

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Ahmedabad 3,2,1,1

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Ahmedabad 3,2,1,1

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180321_GIF-Cities

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Zhejiang 3,2,1,1

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Solar Massing 3D Print_03

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180311_Polycentric_01

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Solar driven urbanism

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solar driven urbanism

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