Computer-generated residential building layouts

We present a method for automated generation of building layouts for computer graphics applications. Our approach is motivated by the layout design process developed in architecture. Given a set of high-level requirements, an architectural program is synthesized using a Bayesian network trained on real-world data. The architectural program is realized in a set of floor plans, obtained through stochastic optimization. The floor plans are used to construct a complete three-dimensional building with internal structure. We demonstrate a variety of computer-generated buildings produced by the presented approach. CR Categories: I.3.5 [Computing Methodologies]: Computer Graphics--Computational Geometry and Object Modeling;

• Type: Journal
• Year: 2010
• Where: TOG
• Authors: Paul Merrell, Eric Schkufza, Vladlen Koltun
• Keywords: Architectural Program, Computer Graphics, Floor Plans, TOG 2010