Publisher's Synopsis
Formal design methods provide the basis for the non-graphical use of computer-aided design. This volume represents the cutting edge of international research in the area, where artificial intelligence and cognitive science paradigms are providing a renewed impetus for exploration and development. The 16 chapters are grouped into five parts: formal representations in design; shape grammars in design; design grammars; formalized design processes; and exploration in design. The volume should provide a valuable source of information for all those connected with this field.
