Design Automation Lab

Patrick Janssen

Associate Professor
Department of Architecture
National University of Singapore

Adjunct Associate Professor
3D Geoinformation
Department of Urbanism
TU Delft

Conference Papers

Yenardi, AC, and Janssen, P (2021) Mass Participatory Design on the Web: A Voxel-Based 3D Modelling Approach, Proceedings of CAADRIA 2021, May 17-19 2021, Hong Kong, pp. 31-40. ResearchGate , Cumincad , PDF , Link

Pung, D, and Janssen, P (2021) P2P Urbanism: Collaborative Generation of Spatial Plans through Paper Cutting, Proceedings of CAADRIA 2021, May 17-19 2021, Hong Kong, pp. 659-668. ResearchGate , Cumincad , PDF , Link

Wang, L, Chen, KW, Janssen, P, and Ji, G (2020) Algorithmic Generation of Architectural Massing Models for Building Design Optimisation - Parametric Modelling Using Subtractive and Additive Form Generation Principles, Proceedings of CAADRIA 2020, August 5-6 2020, Bangkok, Thailand, pp. 385-394. ResearchGate , Cumincad , PDF

Wang, L, Janssen, P, Chen, KW, and Ji, G (2020) Enabling Optimisation-based Exploration for Building Massing Design - A Coding-free Evolutionary Building Massing Design Toolkit in Rhino-Grasshopper, Proceedings of CAADRIA 2020, August 5-6 2020, Bangkok, Thailand, pp. 255-264. ResearchGate , Cumincad , PDF

Lee, HJ, Lin, Z, Zhang, J, and Janssen, P (2020) Irradiance Mapping for Large Scale City Models, Proceedings of CAADRIA 2020, August 5-6 2020, Bangkok, Thailand, pp. 803-812. ResearchGate , Cumincad , PDF

Alva, P, Lee, HJ, Lin, Z, Mehta, P, Chen, J, and Janssen, P (2020) Geo-computation for District Planning - An Agile Automated Modelling Approach, Proceedings of CAADRIA 2020, August 5-6 2020, Bangkok, Thailand, pp. 793-802. ResearchGate , Cumincad , PDF

Pung, D, Bui, TDP, and Janssen, P (2020) Automated Grading of Parametric Modelling Assignments - A Spatial Computational Thinking Course, Proceedings of CAADRIA 2020, August 5-6 2020, Bangkok, Thailand, pp. 323-332. ResearchGate , Cumincad , PDF

Alva, P, Janssen, P, and Stouffs, R (2019) A spatial decision support framework for planning: Creating tool-chains for organisational teams, Proceedings of CAADRIA 2019, April 15-18 2019, Wellington, New Zealand, pp. 11-20. ResearchGate , Cumincad , PDF

Wang, L, Janssen, P, and Ji, G (2019) Progressive Modelling for Parametric Design Optimization - An Example of How Parametric Design Optimization Can Support Reflection, Proceedings of CAADRIA 2019, April 15-18 2019, Wellington, New Zealand, pp. 383-392. ResearchGate , Cumincad , PDF

Wang, L, Janssen, P, and Ji, G (2019) Diversity and Efficiency - A Hybrid Evolutionary Algorithm Combining an Island Model with a Steady-state Replacement Strategy, Proceedings of CAADRIA 2019, April 15-18 2019, Wellington, New Zealand, pp. 593-602. ResearchGate , Cumincad , PDF

Wang, L, Janssen, P, and Ji, G (2019) Reshaping Design Search Spaces for Efficient Computational Design Optimization in Architecture, The 10th International Conference on Computational Creativity, April 15-18 2019, Charlotte, USA, pp. . ResearchGate , PDF

Zhang, Y, Azzali, S, Janssen, P, and Stouffs, R (2018) Design for walkable neighbourhoods in Singapore using Form-based Codes, Proceedings of IFoU 2018, December 10-12 2018, Barcelona, Spain, pp. . ResearchGate , PDF , Link

Janssen, P, Chen, KW, Mohanty, A, Sun, H, Lim, J, and Pung, D (2018) Extruded City: Geospatial Coding With Möbius Modeller, Applied Urban Modelling 2018, July 26-27 2018, Cambridge, UK, pp. . , PDF

Wang, L, Janssen, P, and Ji, G (2018) Efficiency versus Effectiveness: A Study on Constraint Handling for Architectural Evolutionary Design, Proceedings of CAADRIA 2018, May 17-19 2018, Beijing, China, pp. 163-172. ResearchGate , Cumincad , PDF

Lim, J, Janssen, P, and Stouffs, R (2018) Automated Generation of BIM Models from 2D CAD Drawings, Proceedings of CAADRIA 2018, May 17-19 2018, Beijing, China, pp. 61-70. ResearchGate , Cumincad , PDF

Stouffs, R, Janssen, P, and Zhang, Y (2018) Potentiality Analysis for Urban Planning, 4th International Symposium on Formal Methods in Architecture, April 2-6 2018, Porto, Portugal, pp. . ResearchGate , PDF

Chen, KW, Janssen, P, and Norford, L (2017) Automatic Generation of Semantic 3D City Models from Conceptual Massing Models, Proceedings of CAAD Futures 2017, July 12-14 2017, Istanbul, Turkey, pp. 84-100. ResearchGate , Cumincad , PDF

Chen, KW, Janssen, P, and Norford, L (2017) Automatic Parameterisation of Semantic 3D City Models for Urban Design Optimisation, Proceedings of CAAD Futures 2017, July 12-14 2017, Istanbul, Turkey, pp. 51-65. ResearchGate , Cumincad , PDF

Janssen, P (2017) Evolutionary Urbanism - Exploring Form-based Codes Using Neuroevolution Algorithms, Proceedings of CAADRIA 2017, 5-8 April 2017, Suzhou, China, pp. 303-312. ResearchGate , Cumincad , PDF

Janssen, P, Stouffs, R, Mohanty, A, Tan, E, and Li, R (2016) Parametric Modelling with GIS, Proceedings of eCAADe 2016, 22-26 August 2016, Oulu, Finland, pp. 59–68. ResearchGate , Cumincad , PDF

Janssen, P, Chen, KW, and Mohanty, A (2016) Automated Generation of BIM Models, Proceedings of eCAADe 2016, 22-26 August 2016, Oulu, Finland, pp. 583–590. ResearchGate , Cumincad , PDF

Janssen, P, Li, R, and Mohanty, A (2016) Möbius: A Parametric Modeller for the Web, Proceedings of CAADRIA 2016, 30 Mar - 2 Apr 2016, Melbourne, Australia, pp. 157–166. ResearchGate , Cumincad , PDF

Chen, KW, and Janssen, P (2015) Analysing Populations of Design Variants Using Clustering and Archetypal Analysis, Proceedings of eCAADe 2015, 16-18 September 2015, Vienna, Austria, pp. 251–260. ResearchGate , Cumincad , PDF

Choo, TS, and Janssen, P (2015) Performance-Based Parametric Design: A Framework for Building Envelope Design, Proceedings of CAADRIA 2015, 20-22 May 2015, Daegu, Republic of Korea, pp. 603–612. ResearchGate , Cumincad , PDF

Janssen, P (2015) Parametric BIM Workflows, Proceedings of CAADRIA 2015, 20-22 May 2015, Daegu, Republic of Korea, pp. 437–446. ResearchGate , Cumincad , PDF

Janssen, P, and Stouffs, R (2015) Types of Parametric Modelling, Proceedings of CAADRIA 2015, 20-22 May 2015, Daegu, Republic of Korea, pp. 157–166. ResearchGate , Cumincad , PDF

Kaushik, V, and Janssen, P (2015) Urban Windflow: Investigating the Use of Animation Software for Simulating Windflow Around Buildings, Proceedings of eCAADe 2015, 16-18 September 2015, Vienna, Austria, pp. 225–234. ResearchGate , Cumincad , PDF

Chian, E, and Janssen, P (2014) Exploring Urban Configurations for a Walkable New Town Using Evolutionary Algorithms, Proceedings of CAADRIA 2014, 14-17 May 2014, Kyoto, Japan, pp. 233–242. ResearchGate , Cumincad , PDF

Choo, TS, Chen, KW, and Janssen, P (2014) Multi-objective Optimisation of Semi-transparent Building Integrated Facades Using Ant Colony Algorithms, Proceedings of Building Simulation and Optimization 2014, 23-24 June 2014, London, UK, pp. 233–242. ResearchGate , PDF

Janssen, P (2014) Visual Dataflow Modelling: Some Thoughts on Complexity, Proceedings of eCAADe 2014, 10-12 September 2014, Newcastle, UK, pp. 547–556. ResearchGate , Cumincad , PDF

Janssen, P, and Kaushik, V (2014) Plot Packing: A Procedure for Generating Well-formed Street Networks, Proceedings of CAADRIA 2014, 14-17 May 2014, Kyoto, Japan, pp. 533–542. ResearchGate , Cumincad , PDF

Janssen, P, and Kaushik, V (2014) Evolving Lego: Exploring the Impact of Alternative Encodings on the Performance of Evolutionary Algorithms, Proceedings of CAADRIA 2014, 14-17 May 2014, Kyoto, Japan, pp. 523–532. ResearchGate , Cumincad , PDF

Janssen, P, and Stouffs, R (2014) Multi-Perspective Urban Optioneering, Proceedings of eCAADe 2014, 10-12 September 2014, Newcastle, UK, pp. 79–88. ResearchGate , Cumincad , PDF

Zhang, R, and Janssen, P (2014) Differentiated Space: Evolutionary Exploration of Spatial Configurations for High-rise Residential Buildings, Proceedings of CAADRIA 2014, 14-17 May 2014, Kyoto, Japan, pp. 10–20. ResearchGate , Cumincad , PDF

Chee, ZJ, and Janssen, P (2013) Exploration of Urban Street Patterns: Multi-Criteria Evolutionary Optimisation Using Axial Line Analysis, Proceedings of CAADRIA 2013, 15-18 May 2013, Singapore, pp. 695–704. ResearchGate , Cumincad , PDF

Chen, KW, Janssen, P, and Schlueter, A (2013) A Design Method for Multicriteria Optimisation of Low Exergy Architecture, Proceedings of CAADRIA 2013, 15-18 May 2013, Singapore, pp. 117-126. ResearchGate , Cumincad , PDF

Chen, KW, Schlueter, A, and Janssen, P (2013) The Architectural Implications of Adopting Low Exergy Cooling Strategy: Separation of Sensible and Latent Cooling, Proceedings of 12th Internatonal Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies, 26-29 August 2013, Hong Kong, China, pp. 1215–1222. ResearchGate , PDF

Choo, TS, and Janssen, P (2013) Semi-Transparent Building Integrated Photovoltaic Facades: Maximise Energy Savings Using Evolutionary Multi-Objective Optimisation, Proceedings of CAADRIA 2013, 15-18 May 2013, Hong Kong, China, pp. 127–136. ResearchGate , Cumincad , PDF

Choo, TS, Ouyang, J, and Janssen, P (2013) Multi-objective Optimisation of Semi-transparent Photovoltaic Facades, Proceedings of the Sustainable Building Conference, 9-10 September 2013, Singapore, pp. 212–220. ResearchGate , PDF

Janssen, P (2013) Evo-Devo in the Sky, Proceedings of eCAADe 2013, 18-20 September 2013, Delft, The Netherlands, pp. 205–214. ResearchGate , Cumincad , PDF

Janssen, P, and Kaushik, V (2013) Evolutionary Design of Housing: A Template for Development and Evaluation Procedures, Proceedings of the 47th International Conference of the Architectural Science Association, 13-16 September 2013, Hong Kong, China, pp. 197–206. ResearchGate , PDF

Janssen, P, and Kaushik, V (2013) Skeletal Modelling: A Developmental Template for Evolutionary Design, Proceedings of CAADRIA 2013, 15-18 May 2013, Singapore, pp. 705–714. ResearchGate , Cumincad , PDF

Janssen, P, and Kaushik, V (2013) Decision Chain Encoding: Evolutionary Design Optimization with Complex Constraints, Proceedings of the 2nd EvoMUSART Conference, 3-5 April 2013, Vienna, Austria, pp. 157–167. ResearchGate , PDF

Kaushik, V, and Janssen, P (2013) An Evolutionary Design Process: Adaptive-Iterative Explorations in Computational Embryogenesis, Proceedings of CAADRIA 2013, 15-18 May 2013, Singapore, pp. 137–146. ResearchGate , Cumincad , PDF

Ong, EHF, Janssen, P, and Lo, TT (2013) Group Forming: Negotiating Design Via Web-Based Interaction and Collaboration, Proceedings of CAADRIA 2013, 15-18 May 2013, Singapore, pp. 271–280. ResearchGate , Cumincad , PDF

Shuvo, FK, and Janssen, P (2013) Modelling Informal Settlements Using a Hybrid Automata Approach, Proceedings of CAADRIA 2013, 15-18 May 2013, Singapore, pp. 591–600. ResearchGate , Cumincad , PDF

Chen, KW, Janssen, P, and Schlueter, A (2012) Performance Driven Design Optimisation with Scientific Workflow System, Proceedings of Green Building Optimization Design (GBOD 2012), 6-7 September 2012, Shengyang, China, pp. 189–196. ResearchGate , PDF

Chen, KW, Schlueter, A, and Janssen, P (2012) Optimisation of Low Exergy Architecture in the Tropics, Proceedings of Sustainable Future Energy 2012, 21-23 November 2012, Darussalam, Brunei, pp. 410–418. ResearchGate , PDF

Janssen, P, and Kaushik, V (2012) Iterative Refinement through Simulation: Exploring Trade-offs Between Speed and Accuracy, Proceedings of eCAADe 2012, 12-14 September 2012, Prague, Czech Republic, pp. 555–563. ResearchGate , Cumincad , PDF

Janssen, P, Stouffs, R, Chaszar, A, Boeykens, S, and Toth, B (2012) Data Transformations in Custom Digital Workflows : Property Graphs as a Data Model for User-defined Mappings, Proceedings of EG-ICE 2012, 4-6 July 2012, Munich, Germany, pp. 1-10. ResearchGate , PDF

Kaushik, V, and Janssen, P (2012) Multi-criteria Evolutionary Optimisation of Building Envelopes During Conceptual Stages of Design, Proceedings of CAADRIA 2012, 25-28 April 2012, Chennai, India, pp. 497–506. ResearchGate , Cumincad , PDF

Toth, B, Boeykens, S, Chasar, A, Janssen, P, and Stouffs, R (2012) Custom Digital Workflows: A New Framework for Design Analysis Integration, Proceedings of CAADRIA 2012, 25-28 April 2012, Chennai, India, pp. 163–172. ResearchGate , Cumincad , PDF

Zhang, J, Heng, CK, Malone-Lee, LC, Huang, YC, Hii, DJC, Janssen, P, and Nazim, I (2012) Preliminary Evaluation of a Daylight Performance Indicator for Urban Analysis: Facade Vertical Daylight Factor per Unit Floor Area, Proceedings of IBPSA 2012, 1-3 August 2012, Madison, Wisconsin, US, pp. 638–646. ResearchGate , PDF

Hii, DJC, Heng, CK, Malone-Lee, LC, Zhang, J, Nazim, I, Huang, YC, and Janssen, P (2011) Solar Radiation Performance Evaluation for High Density Urban Forms in the Tropical Context, Proceedings of Building Simulation 2011, 14-16 November 2011, Sydney, Australia, pp. 2595–2602. ResearchGate , PDF

Janssen, P, and Chen, KW (2011) Iterative Virtual Prototyping: Performance Based Design Exploration, Proceedings of eCAADe 2011, 21-24 September 2011, Ljubljana, Slovenia, pp. 253–260. ResearchGate , Cumincad , PDF

Janssen, P, and Chen, KW (2011) Visual Dataflow Modelling: A Comparison of Three Systems, Proceedings of CAAD Futures 2011, 4-8 July 2011, Liege, Belgium, pp. 801–816. ResearchGate , Cumincad , PDF

Janssen, P, Chen, KW, and Basol, C (2011) Evolutionary Developmental Design for Non-Programmers, Proceedings of eCAADe 2011, 21-24 September 2011, Ljubljana, Slovenia, pp. 245–252. ResearchGate , Cumincad , PDF

Ladouce, N, Hee, L, and Janssen, P (2010) Urban Space Planning for Sustainable High Density Environment, Proceedings of eCAADe 2010, 15-18 September 2010, Zurich, Switzerland, pp. 777–785. ResearchGate , Cumincad , PDF

Zhang, J, Heng, CK, Hii, D, Janssen, P, Malone-Lee, LC, and Tan, BK (2010) Evaluating the Environmental Implications of Density: A Comparative Case Study on the Relationship Between Density, Urban Block Typology and Sky View Factor Performance, Proceedings of eCAADe 2010, 15-18 September 2010, Zurich, Switzerland, pp. 515–527. ResearchGate , Cumincad , PDF

Janssen, P (2009) An Evolutionary System for Design Exploration, Proceedings of CAADFutures 2009, 17-19 June 2009, Montréal, Canada, pp. 259–272. ResearchGate , Cumincad , PDF

Janssen, P, Frazer, J, and Tang, MX (2005) Generative Evolutionary Design: A System for Generating and Evolving Three-dimensional Building Models, Proceedings of AEC 2005, 15-17 June 2005, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, pp. 35–45. ResearchGate , PDF

Janssen, P, Frazer, J, and Tang, MX (2005) A Computational System for Generating and Evolving Building Designs, Proceedings of CAADRIA 2005, 28-30 April 2005, New Delhi, India, pp. 463–474. ResearchGate , Cumincad , PDF

Janssen, P, Frazer, J, and Tang, MX (2004) Evolutionary Design Exploration Systems, Proceedings of INCITE 2004, 18-21 February 2004, Langkawi, Malaysia, pp. 79–84. ResearchGate , PDF

Janssen, P, Frazer, J, and Tang, MX (2003) Evolution Aided Architectural Design: An Internet Based Evolutionary Design System, Proceedings of EIA 2003, 8-10 October 2003, Istanbul, Turkey, pp. 163–172. ResearchGate , PDF

Janssen, P, Frazer, J, and Tang, MX (2003) Evolution Aided Architectural Design: A Proposal for a Method of Designing Sustainable Buildings, Proceedings of The Third China Urban Housing Conference, 3-5 July 2003, Hong Kong, China, pp. 163–172. ResearchGate , PDF

Frazer, J, Frazer, J, Liu, X, Tang, MX, and Janssen, P (2002) Generative and Evolutionary Techniques for Building Envelope Design, Proceedings of GA 2002, 11-13 December 2002, Milan, Italy, pp. 3.1–3.16. ResearchGate , PDF

Janssen, P, Frazer, J, and Tang, MX (2001) Generating-predicting Soup: A Conceptual Framework for a Design Environment, Proceedings of GA 2002, 19-21 April 2001, Sydney, Australia, pp. 137–148. ResearchGate , Cumincad , PDF

Janssen, P, Frazer, J, and Tang, MX (2001) Generative and Evolutionary Processes in Design, ACSA East Central Regional Conference, 5-7 October 2001, Waterloo, Canada, pp. unpaginated. ResearchGate , PDF

Janssen, P, Frazer, J, and Tang, MX (2000) Evolutionary Design Systems: A Conceptual Framework for the Creation of Generative Processes, Proceedings of DDSS 2000, 22-25 August 2000, Nijkerk, The Netherlands, pp. 190–200. ResearchGate , Cumincad , PDF

Ceccato, C, and Janssen, P (2000) GORBI: Autonomous Intelligent Agents Using Distributed Object-Oriented Graphics, Proceedings of eCAADe 2000, 22-24 June 2000, Weimar, Germany, pp. 297–300. ResearchGate , Cumincad , PDF