A Study of Automatic Layout Design by Genetic Algorithm Approach

This research has shown the difficulties associated with the design information and the search through the huge design space generated during the design process. This research presents an approach to these problems by utilizing a search process whose concept is derived from natural genetics. Genetic algorithms (GAs) have been introduced in the optimization problem solving area by Holland (1975) and Goldberg (1989) and have shown their usefulness through numerous applications. The advantages that observed from these applications motivate the use of GAs in this design area. We will construct computerprogramming tool of the genetic algorithm to simulate combination of plan of apartment house in Taipei.