Surrogate Models for Urban Regeneration
Georgia Tech VIP Team
About
Conventional environmental simulation approaches in urban design are time-consuming and often incompatible with the fast-paced decision-making processes. This project aims to revolutionize this outdated paradigm by developing surrogate models that accelerate simulations (typically via machine learning), thereby offering real-time feedback to urban decision-makers, such as architects, urban designers, and policymakers. Our goal is to seamlessly integrate sustainability considerations into every step of urban decision-making processes by integrating our models with industry-standard CAD tools such as Rhino and Revit and others. Many performance-related decisions in architectural and urban design happen too late in the decision-making process to ensure they suit the clients’ purposes. We believe this hinders true urban regeneration. This research course challenges this status quo by developing software tools that empower communities and urban decision-makers. MacLeamy Curve illustrating the need for rapid performance feedback in architectural decision-making. (more info) Our models will enable urban decision-making by enabling real-time testing of interventions. By involving a multitude of urban;- Community leaders- Civil society:”ƒ- local non-governmental organisations”ƒ- community-based organisations”ƒ- non-state armed actor- International actors and donors- National government, sub-national and local government- Urban planning institutions- Architects / Urban Designers- Private sector- Academia”>stakeholders, we make regenerative cities tangible, actionable, and inclusive. Our work will address: Air quality, pollution, natural ventilation potential Microclimate assessment (outdoor thermal comfort, urban heat islands) Flood, stormwater, water runoff Mobility, walkability, transportation Global warming, climate change (heat waves) Urban building energy, district energy, decarbonization modeling Etc.
Majors
Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Architectural Technology, Architecture, Urban Design, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Public Policy, Physics
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