A Grammar-Based Approach for Generating Spatial Layout Solutions for the Adaptive Reuse of Sobrado Buildings

Researchers have developed a shape grammar to generate spatial layout solutions for the adaptive reuse of sobrado buildings, a typology present in the historic center of São Luís, Brazil. This approach transforms single-family sobrados into multi-family apartments while considering spatial and structural requirements. The methodology prioritizes natural daylighting and supports multiple layout configurations for the same building, aiming to accelerate the repurposing of historic structures for contemporary housing needs. The study specifies a framework for allocating studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments and applies this grammar to three case study buildings.

Paulino, D. M. S., Ligler, H., & Napolitano, R. (2023). A Grammar-Based Approach for Generating Spatial Layout Solutions for the Adaptive Reuse of Sobrado Buildings. Buildings, 13(3), 722. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings13030722