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Genetic Algorithm Animations

These movies trace the progress of a genetic algorithm used to design a building envelope. The algorithm seeks solutions which minimize HVAC and electrical lighting loads. Optimal solutions are very much dependent on climate.

Most of these simulations use a genetic algorithm with deterministic crowding. Other algorithms such as mu+lambda (μ+λ) do not produce as diverse solutions.

A column of dots in the left of each frame indicates energy usage. Each dot corresponds to 50 kWh per day in the peak heating or cooling month.

Models were created in GenerativeComponents using a script and evaluated in Ecotect.

Anchorage

Dubai

Ithaca

Ithaca μ+λ