COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF PARAMETRIC AND TRADITIONAL ARCHITECTURE BASED ON FORM FREEDOM, ECONOMIC AND ECOLOGICAL EFFICIENCY CRITERIA
Abstract
Parametric design is considered one of the most important paradigms in architecture in the 2000s. In this study, traditional and parametric architecture were compared based on 8 scientifically grounded criteria: form generation principle, resource consumption, structural compatibility, ecological impact, social acceptance, economic efficiency, creative freedom, and long-term adaptability. The analysis is based on 74 scientific articles (Scopus, Web of Science) and 42 real projects (21 traditional, 21 parametric). The results show that parametric approach excels in form freedom (+1.8 points) and creative possibilities, but has significant shortcomings in construction costs (+38–72%), material waste (+22–45%), and social acceptance. Among contemporary problems, "digital formalism," shortage of qualified personnel, and high initial investments rank first. The study indicates that parametric architecture is not a revolution but a powerful tool, and in the future, a hybrid approach will be the most effective path.
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