INTEGRATION OF GENERATIVE DESIGN AND BIM TECHNOLOGIES IN ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN: STATE OF THE ART AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS
Abstract
The present article offers a comprehensive review of the evolution, current state and future prospects of integrating generative design methods with Building Information Modelling (BIM) technologies over the period from 2010 to 2025. Against the backdrop of the global digital transformation of the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry, a convergence can be observed between algorithmic approaches to form-finding and semantically rich BIM databases. Based on a systematic analysis of academic literature, technical reports and real-world case studies – including projects by Zaha Hadid Architects and complex healthcare and sports facilities – the study examines the transition from parametric modelling to multi-objective optimisation and the emerging adoption of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI). Particular attention is paid to technical aspects of interoperability (Rhino.Inside.Revit, APIs, IFC), data management issues in accordance with the ISO 19650 standard, as well as ethical and professional challenges associated with the automation of creative processes. The article demonstrates how generative algorithms are transforming the role of the architect from a form-maker into a curator of the design solution space, and analyses the potential of large language models (LLMs) for automating code compliance checking and the generation of design solutions.
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