Geodesign in Parametric Modeling of urban landscape

Parametric Modeling simulates the result of urban parameters (variables and their values) in the volumetric landscape of the city. Dynamic cartographic representation permits exploration about the impacts of current conditions defined by law and also about potential changes in these parameters. This study adopted the framework of Geodesign, as a land use planning strategy, applying descriptive and performance models, through steps of characterization, analysis, evaluation, simulation and decision-making.
This paper presents a case study located in an important modernist area in Brazil, planned by Oscar Niemeyer. The main tools used were City Engine and ArcGIS software.
The result visualizes the future of urban landscape in Pampulha, considering current urban parameters, and predictive studies about the possible transformations in the area.

Link para o texto completo: http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/15230406.2015.1053527

Parametric Modeling simulates the result of urban parameters (variables and their values) in the volumetric landscape of the city. Dynamic cartographic representation permits exploration about the impacts of current conditions defined by law and also about potential changes in these parameters. This study adopted the framework of Geodesign, as a land use planning strategy, applying descriptive and performance models, through steps of characterization, analysis, evaluation, simulation and decision-making.
This paper presents a case study located in an important modernist area in Brazil, planned by Oscar Niemeyer. The main tools used were City Engine and ArcGIS software.
The result visualizes the future of urban landscape in Pampulha, considering current urban parameters, and predictive studies about the possible transformations in the area.

Link to the text: http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/15230406.2015.1053527