Optimization of the Panels Used in Free-Form Buildings and Its Impact on Building Cost

The described study presents the context of the process of optimization curved panels and the direct impact on reducing high cost, especially in this type of free-form buildings. The main motivation for this study is the avoidance of the traditional style of design where it needs to produce expensive designs because free shapes require a huge amount of specialization, the use of digital technology can overcome the problem of high cost through the production of optimized designs in addition to the ease of implementation of these forms which can be complicated in some cases as the number of freeform buildings that use building information modeling technology has increased recently. The importance of research is shown in guiding designers to optimize curved panels used in free formation during the early design stage so that design solutions can be correctly identified. This paper presents the results of analyzing the types of curved panels by comparing the cost before and after the optimization process, using algorithms for the selected materials (FRP, steel, and aluminum) that aim to reduce the value of curve coordinates while preserving the curve from deformation. In order to further devote attention to methodological frameworks to optimize curved panels besides cost control. the primary goal of the research is innovation at the initial design stage by designers through the use of algorithm-based assistance programs to optimize curved shapes that can produce contemporary project optimization curved panels are less expensive while maintaining the desired curved shape.