On Design Continuity with Smart Cloud of Points

The continuity of the design process is not well supported by the widespread available CAD systems that mainly focus on specific design stages overlooking the transition between them, where some of the design information is lost or duplicated. The growing use of complex geometries in architectural design projects led to the adoption of constraint-based parametric modeling techniques in the construction industry. Applying these techniques and tools requires rationalizing the design solution and fixing its geometry at an early design stage. When done prematurely, it can result in design fixation and restrain the design creativity, putting it within constraints. In this paper we explore the use of Smart Cloud of Points (SmCP) as an adaptive design media supporting the continuity of the design process.