The Utilization of Machine Learning Algorithms in the Design of Educational Institutions
摘要
This article introduces a data-driven methodology for the conceptual design of general education institutions using machine learning and generative modelling. The study evaluates the applicability of two computational approaches—linear regression and support vector method—implemented within the Grasshopper parametric environment for Rhinoceros. A total of 15 design iterations were tested using three variable parameters: link ratio (3:2:3/2:2:1/0:3:2), building height (1–4 floors), and maximum block width (11–19 m). Performance metrics included maximum wind load (3.84–4.59 m/s), average insolation (3.61–3.86 h), and algorithm execution time (8.28–9.15 min). The methodology was validated using a real construction site in St. Petersburg, where calculations confirmed the feasibility of a school building exceeding 10,800 m2. The results demonstrate that linear regression ensures more stable generation than the support vector method, enabling faster configuration formation and reducing manual design workload. The proposed framework offers a scalable foundation for AI-assisted architectural planning and supports future integration into BIM-oriented workflows and automated design systems.