RSP Architects 与明尼苏达大学设计学院携手合作,共同探索人群模拟在建筑研究中的潜力。此次合作利用 Oasys MassMotion,展示了对人体运动的预测性洞察如何彻底改变建筑决策。
这项研究借鉴了德里克·麦卡勒姆和明尼苏达大学硕士生玛丽安吉尔·梅萨的论文,通过重建现有建筑模型来揭示其运动和空间利用模式。通过对坎贝尔楼进行回顾性分析,并结合原建筑师和现有用户的反馈,该研究强调了模拟如何为未来的设计决策提供参考。
“By framing the study through these lenses, the research moves beyond assessing the software’s feasibility
or accuracy in replicating real-world scenarios. Instead, the focus is on how architects can integrate these
tools into their workflow to uncover patterns that might otherwise go unnoticed, improving spatial efficiency,
circulation, and user experience.”
McCallum 和 Meza 发现,与传统的热图和观察性研究不同,人群模拟提供了关于运动模式的定量数据。这提高了建筑研究的准确性和可靠性,为未来的设计创新奠定了坚实的基础。
例如,在一个案例中,建筑团队最初将中庭的宽度设计为 6-8 英尺(约 1.8-2.4 米),但最终应其他团队成员的要求将其缩小。运行的模拟证实了该区域的瓶颈,从而验证了建筑师的担忧,证明在设计初期使用 MassMotion 会改变最终建筑的结构,从而耗费宝贵的时间和金钱。
“While architects anticipate that signage and spatial layout will guide users intuitively, the simulation revealed that certain areas were far more confusing to navigate than expected. This misalignment between design intent and user experience highlights the need for better tools to test wayfinding strategies before construction even begins.”
该研究的实际应用体现在对各种用户需求的全面分析上,包括无障碍设施需求、有儿童的家庭以及携带大型设备的个人。这项研究使用了基于代理的建模软件 MassMotion,该软件可以创建模拟真实用户的数字形象。这种包容性方法确保空间能够满足广泛的用户需求,从而提升整体功能和用户体验。
“Crowd behavior simulations are particularly powerful during the schematic design phase when architects are working with digital architectural models. By testing different layouts, circulation patterns, and accessibility features before construction, designers can make more informed choices earlier in the process, reducing costly changes later.”