A Parametric and Generative Based Panels Design Optimization for Mass Timber Panel Manufacturing

With the development of Construction 4.0 and digital technologies, off-site construction has evolved and become a practical choice for rapid construction. In today's fast-paced manufacturing framework, there is a need to automate every construction step, especially the design and analysis phases of mass timber panel manufacturing, as these two steps are highly expert's dependent. This study summarizes a case to design multiple variants of mass timber panels using parametric and generative modeling. Integrating these technologies helps create speedy and tailored design solutions in the automation setting. A building information modeling (BIM) based on a 3D parametric design of a timber panel is generated, followed by optimizations via generative design. Focusing on the Canadian construction industry, different types of mass timber are examined to analyze and optimize design features such as stud width, stud bays, and weight-bearing capacity. This study aims to support customization and adaptability at the yield of less time and effort for ongoing industrial automation.