Type: Ph.D., Elective | Credit: 3 | ECTS Credit: 7.5

Usage of genetic algorithms in architectural design, genetic architecture; Generation of forms in digital architectural design, and sample models; Genetic algorithms in creative architectural design and role of evolutionary design; Genetic evolution; Terminology of genetic algorithms; Genetic algorithm technique and phases; Genetic algorithm operators; Genetic algorithm parameters; Evolution in design process; Evolutionary design optimization, evolutionary art; Creative evolutionary design; Evolutionary approaches in design process; Evolutionary healing in design; Evolution of solids, object design, Interactive evolutionary computation model; Evolutionary approaches in creativity; Evolutionary idea searches; Integrated evolutionary design; Biomimesis, Lindenmayer systems, cellular automata and emergent systems in architecture; Evolution of house design, shape evolution, floor plan design model; Evaluation of creative design; Evolutionary model examples for creative design.