Benchmarking Tree-Inspired-Fractal Branching Dendriform Structures From BC to L-System Based Contemporary Structures

Contrary to expectations, dendriform structures—inspired by fractal branching patterns found in nature—are not more complex today than they were in ancient times. A study benchmarking historical and contemporary architectural designs revealed that modern parametric tools, while sophisticated, do not necessarily produce more intricate geometric compositions than those observed in classical structures like the Maison Carrée of Nîmes or the Sagrada Familia. Researchers analyzed plans and column head views using FracLac software, applying fractal analysis to compare Euclidean geometry from hand-drawn environments to digital CAD models. The findings challenge the notion that contemporary parametric design tools inherently lead to greater complexity, suggesting instead a continuity in geometric sophistication across millennia.

Kökçam, Z. G., Şahin, M., & Gülten, A. (2025). Benchmarking Tree-Inspired-Fractal Branching Dendriform Structures From BC to L-System Based Contemporary Structures. Turkish Journal of Science and Technology, 20(1), 193–207. https://doi.org/10.55525/tjst.1555517