Relating to design processes that use mathematical algorithms and computational rules to generate architectural forms, optimize building performance, or solve design problems. This approach allows architects to explore complex geometries and responsive systems beyond human calculation.
From 'algorithm,' derived from the name of 9th-century Persian mathematician Al-Khwarizmi. In architecture, the term gained prominence in the 1990s with the rise of computer-aided design and parametric modeling tools.
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