Instant Architecture
📜 Abstract
We introduce a novel system for instantly generating architectural content. Our method replaces traditional labor-intensive modeling techniques by procedural methods. By developing a comprehensive automatic architecture generator, we enable unprecedented levels of speed and flexibility in 3D modeling of large urban environments, as well as entirely new kinds of applications in design and simulation. Our system can be used to create highly detailed architectural models with minimal input from the user, who can interactively guide the process to achieve desired results. Our contributions include a method for rapid generation of diverse architectural styles and an intuitive visual interface for user interaction.
✨ Summary
The paper titled “Instant Architecture” presents a novel system for generating architectural content rapidly using procedural methods, replacing traditional manual modeling. This technology facilitates the generation of detailed 3D models of urban environments with speed and flexibility, enabling applications in design and simulation. The system allows for interactive user input, making it adaptable to different architectural styles.
On examining references and prior citations, the paper is cited broadly in the context of urban simulation and procedural modeling. Noteworthy citations include:
- Procedural modeling of buildings - Müller et al. in ACM Transactions on Graphics discusses similar procedural methods in architecture.
- Computer Graphics Forum - A paper by Parish and Müller exploring procedural techniques.
Although it did not trigger a paradigmatic shift, “Instant Architecture” contributed significantly to the efficiency improvements in architectural modeling and finds use in urban planning and virtual environment creation. The system is cited in various research studies focusing on enhancing interactive visualization and efficient construction of architectural simulations.