Impact of agent-based simulation on novice architects' workplace design exploration and trade-offs

초록

In contemporary workplace design, human performance is still limited to systemic exploration and rational trade-offs due to methodological issues. To resolve this problem, this paper investigates the effects of an agent -based simulation, equipped with anthropomorphic virtual users, on the design exploration of novice architects when designing collaborative workplaces. To achieve this aim, this paper developed a collaborative behaviour model of agents that computes visual inspiration and serendipitous encounters to conduct comparative lab ex-periments between non-use and use of this simulation. The resulting statistical analysis reveals that this simu-lation better facilitates novice architects' design exploration in terms of visual connectivity, collaboration supportability, workability, user satisfaction, and optimal trade-off. This paper addresses future studies for developing design methodology and advancing the agent-based simulation model in designing a highly collab-orative workplace.

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