Agent-based modelling for early-stage optimization of spatial structures

Agent-based modelling (ABM) is a complex problem-solving approach that can be employed in early-stage parametric design, and certain design applications may benefit from such bottom-up strategy. This research investigates the potential of ABM for structural optimization. A case study form-found cantilevered truss presented has doubly curved shape over regular grid, resulting individual members with different lengths across structure. It hypothesized an agent-based might generate irregular grid similar or better performance, but more uniform length elements. could useful when designing global form kit parts adaptively reusing disassembled existing structure member lengths. series simulations are conducted hyperparameters, generated designs compared to original terms performance.