ArchiKluge is a Java program that uses genetic algorithms to explore architectural design possibilities. The math involved is pretty heavy--I kept hearing the phrase, "It's Eflin Magic!" in my head while reading the description--but the combination of automated generation, selection, and recombination in search of useful solutions was interesting. I'm assuming the technology could be tweaked for use as a brainstorming tool in other areas--website design, large hypertexts, music, etc.
[via Future Feeder]
Posted by johndanseven at October 1, 2005 11:02 PM