Procedural modeling in architecture based on statistical and fuzzy inference

Abstract

In this research, we propose a novel method for automated simulation of the characteristics of a group of architectural buildings that share similar typological features. The procedural modeling algorithm for 3D simulation is based on shape grammar rules and a mathematical model that combines statistical analysis and fuzzy logic. In this research, we used a group of sacral buildings on the territory of Vojvodina. 3D mass models that are similar to the real world buildings are automatically generated via CGA Shape Grammar programming rules. The results demonstrate that coupling procedural modeling with fuzzy and statistical analysis enables generation of infinite number of buildings representing the typical appearance of an architectural type and their variations, which is a reliable reproduction of characteristics of the real world buildings. We also demonstrate the application of this approach in the simulation of architectural heritage appearance. © 2013 Elsevier B.V.