DESIGNING FRACTAL BUILDINGS USING ITERATIVE FUNCTION SYSTEMS

Abstract

This article presents an approach to rapid analytical geometry and computer graphics used to create building projects using fractal forms. The system is fully integrated into the graphics processing unit and the results can be viewed in real time. Because the buildings are depicted as remote areas, high-quality modeling and image display or 3D computer graphics can be used to effectively see the results. Using the visual complexity of a class of fractals known as iterative function systems (IFS), it is possible to geometrically model complex fractal structures reminiscent of ornamental architectural styles such as Gothic and Baroque, with simpler rules than grammatical methods.