Using Gamification for Collaborative Mass-Housing Design Process

Abstract

“ModRule” is a platform that facilitates easy collaboration between architects and end-users in the design process of mass- housing buildings. Hereby, architects set the overall framework and parameters of the building, while future occupants set their design- targets and budgets to arrive at a solution that satisfies both architec- tural and occupants’ needs and desires. Akin to games, rule-based de- sign requires a specific logic and order that has to be followed to achieve the design outcome. Our research employs gamification tech- niques in the design process to aid designers and users to engage in a rule-based and logic design process to achieve a meaningful solution. We report on the outcomes of a design process with an architect and a group of end-users. The paper concludes with a discussion of how col- laborative mass-housing design processes can contribute to both in- clusive design and bespoke living through the advantages that partici- patory design and buildings bring to architecture and society.