A Representation of Design Theory and its Application

在设计过程中，抽象层次和 设计师工作的细节随着建筑的不同元素而变化。 设计进化。 虽然这一观察意味着一种方法， 层次分解，很少有基础研究已经进行， 这方面 这项工作将建立在斯蒂尼和阿特金的工作，两个 在设计层次和设计领域工作的研究人员 通过为设计过程开发一个模型， 将层次结构与表示法集成。 在这个系统中， 设计将作为代数上的模式进行评估。 此外，本发明还提供了一种方法， 向设计者显示数据的最佳方法的问题 将被研究。 在实践层面上，模型和理论将 在织物屋顶设计系统上进行了测试。

During the process of design, the level of abstraction and the level of detail at which a designer works change as different elements of the design evolve. While this observation implies an approach using hierarchical decomposition, little basic research has been performed in this area. This effort will build on the work of Stiny and Atkin, two researchers who have worked in the area of design hierarchy and design representation, by developing a model for the design process that integrates the hierarchy with the representation. In this system, designs will be evaluated as patterns over an algebra. In addition, the question of the optimal methods for displaying data to the designer will be studied. On a practical level, the models and theories will be tested on a system for the design of fabric roofs.