Parametric Optimization of Hospital Design

Present paper presents a parametric performancebased design model for optimizing hospital design. The design model operates with geometric input parameters defining the functional requirements of the hospital and input parameters in terms of performance objectives defining the design requirements and preferences of the hospital with respect to performances. The design model takes point of departure in the hospital functionalities as a set of defined parameters and rules describing the design requirements and preferences.

Authors:

• M. K. Holst
• P. H. Kirkegaard
• L. D. Christoffersen

Keywords:

• Architectural Layout Design
• Hospital Design
• Parametric design
• Performance-based models.

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