| Robert Amor's Publications in 1991 |
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Amor, R. and Groves, L. and Donn, M. (1991) Integrating Design Tools: An Object-Oriented Approach, Building Systems Automation - Integration 91, June 2-8, Madison, Wisconsin, USA, In Building Systems Automation-Integration, August, 1993, University of Wisconsin-Madison, pp 143-158. |
Abstract: The problems of integrating design tools from the many disciplines in architectural design are well known. Many approaches to solving this problem have been proposed, and much research has gone into attempts at solutions. In this paper we present the approach used at Victoria University in the ICAtect project. ICAtect integrates several design tools commonly used in architectural design, through the use of an object-oriented model of a building based upon the frames and worlds systems developed from research into Artificial Intelligence. The building model developed is structured so as to capture all the information required by a selection of design tools, as well as to provide a level of intelligence capable of ensuring only valid designs are described in the model. There were many problems encountered when integrating the various design tools with the building model in ICAtect. The solutions to these problems are discussed, along with the value of the object-oriented approach in overcoming these problems.
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Amor, R. (1991) ThermalDesigner, BRANZ Contract No. 85-024, Technical Report No. 24. |
Abstract: This document describes the creation of ThermalDesigner an application system based upon the ALF design manual. ThermalDesigner is the first application to integrate the PlanEntry geometrical input system and the Forms input system into a Kea program. This document concentrates mainly on the models of interaction made possible for the user by the use of these systems. This document examines the improved interaction and association between objects through the use of such systems.