Abstract: A model that uses artificial intelligence programming techniques is presented as a new tool for layout designers. This model, named SightPlan, represents the layout process as well as the layout product. A description of ...

Abstract: Using the site‐layout task as an example to compare existing practices and tools used in industry and research environments, this paper puts artificial intelligence (AI) modeling techniques in perspective. The site‐layout ...

Abstract: Emerging and existing computer technologies can be synthesized in ways that provide new kinds of decision support for integrating the data, design decisions, and knowledge normally dispersed among the many participants in ...

Abstract: SightPlan is a knowledge‐based system that lays out temporary facilities on construction sites. Its implementation architecture calls for explicit representation of the problem‐solving strategy used to construct a solution ...