Research Interests

Theories of form generation in architecture

Computers as a novel medium and tool for design: generative design systems and applications of formal grammars to (architectural) design; integrated design systems; knowledge-based and case-based design; design databases; design system interfaces and human/computer interaction (HCI) in design.

The following publications, taken together, give a clear picture of my basic attitude toward computers in architecture and computational design research.

• Flemming, U. "Get with the program: common fallacies in critiques of computer- aided architectural design" Environment and Planning B. Planning and Design (1994) S106-S116
• Flemming, U. "Review Essay: Good, Not So Good, and Everything Inbetween" Review of Modeling Creativity and Knowledge-Based Creative Design (J. S. Gero and M. L. Maher, ed.s) Environment and Planning B. Planning and Design vol. 23 (1996) 239-252
• Flemming, U. "Artificial Intelligence and Design: A Mid-Term Review" in Knowledge-Based Computer-Aided Architectural Design (G. Carrara and Y. Kalay, ed.s) New York: Elsevier (1994) 1-24

Major Research Projects

The links below open pages with thumbnail descriptions of the major research projects with which I have been involved during my tenure at CMU.

Last change made to this page: 16 April, 2005

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