Publication: Digital Methods for Improving Programmatic Flexibility in Architectural Projects
| dc.contributor.advisor | Huneck, Karsten | |
| dc.contributor.author | Buddenbohm, Christian | |
| dc.contributor.department | Architecture (BA) | |
| dc.contributor.other | Berlin International University of Applied Sciences | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-12-09T09:15:59Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-12-09T09:15:59Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025 | |
| dc.description.abstract | This thesis explores how digital methods can enhance programmatic flexibility in architectural projects, with a focus on adaptive reuse and multifunctional spaces. Programmatic flexibility—the ability of buildings to accommodate diverse and shifting uses—has become increasingly important in response to heterogeneous user groups, changing work and living patterns, and the need for sustainable reuse. Traditional program definitions often lack the adaptability required for these conditions. The research examines theoretical foundations of flexibility through spatial attributes, fixed elements, and user empowerment, and situates them within digital workflows such as data visualization, modular systems, and feedback loops. Two experimental tools were developed: an attribute matrix to match spatial qualities with programs, and a procedural modelling tool for structural systems. While limited in shaping major design decisions, both improved speed, accuracy, and transparency in iteration. The study concludes that digital methods support flexibility not by replacing architectural judgment, but by expanding decision-making capacities in uncertain futures. | |
| dc.description.degree | BA | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://repository.berlin-international.de/handle/123456789/1141 | |
| dc.subject | program | |
| dc.subject | digitality | |
| dc.subject | flexibility | |
| dc.subject | algorithmic design | |
| dc.title | Digital Methods for Improving Programmatic Flexibility in Architectural Projects | |
| dc.type | Thesis | |
| dspace.entity.type | Publication |