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Factors of Meaning, Chance, and Utility in Shape-Production Systems

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  • M D Eckersley

    (Department of Housing and Design, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742, USA)

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Formal grammars in design arc discussed in regard to such topics as stochastically generated forms, ascribed meaning to graphical data, and the intuitive nature of rule making or breaking in design. An original shape-production system is introduced based on the interplay of stochastic processes and shape-generating algorithms. Proposed is the notion that shape-production systems, of one form or another, offer the best prospect for future computer-based aids to designers.

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  • M D Eckersley, 1991. "Factors of Meaning, Chance, and Utility in Shape-Production Systems," Environment and Planning B, , vol. 18(3), pages 301-314, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:envirb:v:18:y:1991:i:3:p:301-314
    DOI: 10.1068/b180301
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