Bioshading system design method (BSDM)

Abstract

Bioshading System Design Method (BSDM) is an architectural problem-based method that uses Nature events as inspirational sources to develop and create performative and design solutions for responsive shading systems. The design method is supported by a circular relationship between three main domains: Architecture, Nature, and Artifact. The "Architecture" domain corresponds to the "Definition" process of the architectural challenge that the user aims to respond/solve; The "Nature" domain corresponds to the user's "Abstraction" process, through which he/she will be able to create the Biomeme that will support the shading system design concept; and finally, the "Artifact" domain corresponds to the "Emulation" process, through which the user will be able to conceive the architectural design solution.