Integrated Parametric Modeling | Virtual City Model

Introduction

To integrate the parametric models, accessibility was improved from the tunnel to both buildings. Attention was given to the connection between the tunnel and the entrances of each structure for a smooth navigation experience.

Development of the Model

The length of the tunnel depends on the location where the buildings need to be constructed. The depth of the tunnel can vary based on the quality of the soil and any other underground constructions. Therefore, the car elevators connecting each building to the tunnel should be placed at deeper levels.

Integration Challenges

The integration of three distinct systems presented several challenges due to the semi-bottom-up approach required to merge the individual concepts into one cohesive system. The three primary challenges encountered during the integration process are:
• Defining the connections between the buildings and the tunnel
• Defining the new connecting car elevators
• Creating control parameters that individual systems are connected to and allows the creation of design options

Design Alternatives

Three design options have been identified for this system. The initial alternative entails maximizing the values of all systems. The second option involves halving the height of the skyscrapers while maintaining the other two systems unchanged. In the third alternative, the skyscraper height is set at 100 meters, the building height is halved, and the tunnel length is also reduced by half. Notably, in the third alternative, a correlation between the tunnel length and building locations prompts automatic repositioning of the two buildings.