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From Electronic Design Automation to Building Design Automation: Challenges and Opportunities

Other Computer Science 2023-05-12 v1

Abstract

Design automation, which involves the use of software tools and technologies to streamline the design process, has been widely adopted in the electronics industry, resulting in significant advancements in product development and manufacturing. However, building design, which involves the creation of complex structures and systems, has traditionally lagged behind in leveraging design automation technologies. Despite extensive research on design automation in the building industry, its application in the current design of buildings is limited. This paper aims to (1) compare the design processes between electronics and building design, (2) highlight similarities and differences in their approaches, and (3) examine challenges and opportunities associated with bringing the concept of design automation from electronics to building design.

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@article{arxiv.2305.06380,
  title  = {From Electronic Design Automation to Building Design Automation: Challenges and Opportunities},
  author = {Yu-Wen Lin and Tsz Ling Elaine Tang and Alberto L. Sangiovanni-Vincentelli and Stefano Schiavon and Costas J. Spanos},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2305.06380},
  year   = {2023}
}