@article{AndersKoenig, author = {Anders, Frauke and K{\"o}nig, Reinhard}, title = {Analyse und Generierung von Straßennetzwerken mittels graphenbasierter Methoden}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.1651}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20120509-16514}, abstract = {Der vorliegende Beitrag ist in zwei thematische Teilebereiche gegliedert. Der erste Teil besch{\"a}ftigt sich mit der Analyse von Graphen, insbesondere von Graphen, die Straßennetzwerke repr{\"a}sentieren. Hierzu werden Methoden aus der Graphentheorie angewendet und Kenngr{\"o}ßen aus der Space Syntax Methode ausgewertet. Ein Framework, welches basierend auf der Graphentheorie in Architektur und Stadtplanung Einzug gehalten hat, ist die Space Syntax Methode. Sie umfasst die Ableitung unterschiedlicher Kenngr{\"o}ßen eines Graphen bzw. Netzwerkes, wodurch eine Analyse f{\"u}r architektonische und stadtplanerische Zwecke erm{\"o}glicht wird. Der zweite Teil dieses Berichts besch{\"a}ftigt sich mit der Generierung von Graphen, insbe-sondere der von Straßennetzwerkgraphen. Die generativen Methoden basieren zum Teil auf den gewonnenen Erkenntnissen der Analyse von Straßennetzwerken. Es werden unterschiedliche Ans{\"a}tze untersucht, um verschiedene Parameterwerte zur Generierung von Straßengraphen festzulegen. Als Ergebnis der Arbeiten ist ein Softwaretool entstanden, welches es erlaubt, auf Grundlage einer Voronoi-Tesselierung realistische Straßennetzwerkgraphen zu erzeugen.}, subject = {Graph}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{BauriedelDonathKoenig, author = {Bauriedel, Christian and Donath, Dirk and K{\"o}nig, Reinhard}, title = {COMPUTER-SUPPORTED SIMULATIONS FOR URBAN PLANNING}, editor = {G{\"u}rlebeck, Klaus and K{\"o}nke, Carsten}, organization = {Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.2923}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20170327-29235}, pages = {10}, abstract = {The idea about a simulation program to support urban planning is explained: Four different, clearly defined developing paths can be calculated for the rebuilding of a shrinking town. Aided by self-organization principles, a complex system can be created. The dynamics based on the action patterns of single actors, whose behaviour is cyclically depends on the generated structure. Global influences, which control the development, can be divided at a spatial, socioeconomic, and organizational-juridical level. The simulation model should offer conclusions on new planning strategies, especially in the context of the creation process of rebuilding measures. An example of a transportation system is shown by means of prototypes for the visualisation of the dynamic development process.}, subject = {Architektur }, language = {en} } @article{BielikSchneiderKuligaetal., author = {Bielik, Martin and Schneider, Sven and Kuliga, Saskia and Griego, Danielle and Ojha, Varun and K{\"o}nig, Reinhard and Schmitt, Gerhard and Donath, Dirk}, title = {Examining Trade-Offs between Social, Psychological, and Energy Potential of Urban Form}, series = {ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information}, volume = {2019}, journal = {ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information}, editor = {Resch, Bernd and Szell, Michael}, doi = {10.3390/ijgi8020052}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20190408-38695}, abstract = {Urban planners are often challenged with the task of developing design solutions which must meet multiple, and often contradictory, criteria. In this paper, we investigated the trade-offs between social, psychological, and energy potential of the fundamental elements of urban form: the street network and the building massing. Since formal mehods to evaluate urban form from the psychological and social point of view are not readily available, we developed a methodological framework to quantify these criteria as the first contribution in this paper. To evaluate the psychological potential, we conducted a three-tiered empirical study starting from real world environments and then abstracting them to virtual environments. In each context, the implicit (physiological) response and explicit (subjective) response of pedestrians were measured. To quantify the social potential, we developed a street network centrality-based measure of social accessibility. For the energy potential, we created an energy model to analyze the impact of pure geometric form on the energy demand of the building stock. The second contribution of this work is a method to identify distinct clusters of urban form and, for each, explore the trade-offs between the select design criteria. We applied this method to two case studies identifying nine types of urban form and their respective potential trade-offs, which are directly applicable for the assessment of strategic decisions regarding urban form during the early planning stages.}, subject = {Planung}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{ChirkinKoenig, author = {Chirkin, Artem and K{\"o}nig, Reinhard}, title = {Concept of Interactive Machine Learning in Urban Design Problems : proceedings}, publisher = {ACM New York, NY, USA}, address = {San Jose, CA, USA}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.2600}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20160622-26000}, pages = {10 -- 13}, abstract = {This work presents a concept of interactive machine learning in a human design process. An urban design problem is viewed as a multiple-criteria optimization problem. The outlined feature of an urban design problem is the dependence of a design goal on a context of the problem. We model the design goal as a randomized fitness measure that depends on the context. In terms of multiple-criteria decision analysis (MCDA), the defined measure corresponds to a subjective expected utility of a user. In the first stage of the proposed approach we let the algorithm explore a design space using clustering techniques. The second stage is an interactive design loop; the user makes a proposal, then the program optimizes it, gets the user's feedback and returns back the control over the application interface.}, subject = {Stadtgestaltung}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{HijaziHusseinKoenig, author = {Hijazi, Ihab Hamzi and Hussein, M. H. and K{\"o}nig, Reinhard}, title = {Enabling geo-design: Evaluating the capacity of 3D city model to support thermal design in building}, series = {9th 3DGeoInfo Conference}, booktitle = {9th 3DGeoInfo Conference}, address = {Dubai, UAE}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.2508}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20160118-25089}, pages = {4}, abstract = {Enabling geo-design: Evaluating the capacity of 3D city model to support thermal design in building}, subject = {Informatik}, language = {en} } @article{HijaziKoenigSchneideretal., author = {Hijazi, Ihab Hamzi and K{\"o}nig, Reinhard and Schneider, Sven and Li, Xin and Bielik, Martin and Schmitt, Gerhard and Donath, Dirk}, title = {Geostatistical Analysis for the Study of Relationships between the Emotional Responses of Urban Walkers to Urban Spaces}, series = {International Journal of E-Planning Research}, journal = {International Journal of E-Planning Research}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.2602}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20160622-26025}, pages = {1 -- 19}, abstract = {The described study aims to find correlations between urban spatial configurations and human emotions. To this end, the authors measured people's emotions while they walk along a path in an urban area using an instrument that measures skin conductance and skin temperature. The corresponding locations of the test persons were measured recorded by using a GPS-tracker (n=13). The results are interpreted and categorized as measures for positive and negative emotional arousal. To evaluate the technical and methodological process. The test results offer initial evidence that certain spaces or spatial sequences do cause positive or negative emotional arousal while others are relatively neutral. To achieve the goal of the study, the outcome was used as a basis for the study of testing correlations between people's emotional responses and urban spatial configurations represented by Isovist properties of the urban form. By using their model the authors can explain negative emotional arousal for certain places, but they couldn't find a model to predict emotional responses for individual spatial configurations.}, subject = {Geografie}, language = {en} } @article{KleinKoenig, author = {Klein, Bernhard and K{\"o}nig, Reinhard}, title = {Computational Urban Planning: Using the Value Lab as Control Center}, series = {FCL Magazine, Special Issue Simulation Platform}, journal = {FCL Magazine, Special Issue Simulation Platform}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.2601}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20160622-26011}, pages = {38 -- 45}, abstract = {Urban planning involves many aspects and various disciplines, demanding an asynchronous planning approach. The level of complexity rises with each aspect to be considered and makes it difficult to find universally satisfactory solutions. To improve this situation we propose a new approach, which complement traditional design methods with a computational urban plan- ning method that can fulfil formalizable design requirements automatically. Based on this approach we present a design space exploration framework for complex urban planning projects. For a better understanding of the idea of design space exploration, we introduce the concept of a digital scout which guides planners through the design space and assists them in their creative explorations. The scout can support planners during manual design by informing them about potential im- pacts or by suggesting different solutions that fulfill predefined quality requirements. The planner can change flexibly between a manually controlled and a completely automated design process. The developed system is presented using an exemplary urban planning scenario on two levels from the street layout to the placement of building volumes. Based on Self-Organizing Maps we implemented a method which makes it possible to visualize the multi-dimensional solution space in an easily analysable and comprehensible form.}, subject = {Stadtgestaltung}, language = {en} } @article{KnechtKoenig, author = {Knecht, Katja and K{\"o}nig, Reinhard}, title = {Evolution{\"a}re Generierung von Grundriss-Layouts mithilfe von Unterteilungsalgorithmen}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.1653}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20120509-16534}, abstract = {Das Unterteilen einer vorgegebenen Grundfl{\"a}che in Zonen und R{\"a}ume ist eine im Architekturentwurf h{\"a}ufig eingesetzte Methode zur Grundrissentwicklung. F{\"u}r deren Automatisierung k{\"o}nnen Unterteilungsalgorithmen betrachtet werden, die einen vorgegebenen, mehrdimensionalen Raum nach einer festgelegten Regel unterteilen. Neben dem Einsatz in der Computergrafik zur Polygondarstellung und im Floorplanning zur Optimierung von Platinen-, Chip- und Anlagenlayouts finden Unterteilungsalgorithmen zunehmend Anwendung bei der automatischen Generierung von Stadt- und Geb{\"a}udegrundrissen, insbesondere in Computerspielen. Im Rahmen des Forschungsprojekts Kremlas wurde das gestalterische und generative Potential von Unterteilungsalgorithmen im Hinblick auf architektonische Fragestellungen und ihre Einsatzm{\"o}glichkeiten zur Entwicklung einer kreativen evolution{\"a}ren Entwurfsmethode zur L{\"o}sung von Layoutproblemen in Architektur und St{\"a}dtebau untersucht. Es entstand ein generativer Mechanismus, der eine Unterteilungsfolge zuf{\"a}llig erstellt und Grundrisse mit einer festgelegten Anzahl an R{\"a}umen mit bestimmter Raumgr{\"o}ße durch Unterteilung generiert. In Kombination mit evolution{\"a}ren Algorithmen lassen sich die erhaltenen Layoutl{\"o}sungen zudem hinsichtlich architektonisch relevanter Kriterien optimieren, f{\"u}r die im vorliegenden Fall Nachbarschaftsbeziehungen zwischen einzelnen R{\"a}umen betrachtet wurden.}, subject = {Unterteilungsalgorithmus}, language = {de} } @article{KnechtKoenig, author = {Knecht, Katja and K{\"o}nig, Reinhard}, title = {Automatische Grundst{\"u}cksumlegung mithilfe von Unterteilungsalgorithmen und typenbasierte Generierung von Stadtstrukturen}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.2673}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20160822-26730}, abstract = {Dieses Arbeitspapier beschreibt, wie ausgehend von einem vorhandenen Straßennetzwerk Bebauungsareale mithilfe von Unterteilungsalgorithmen automatisch umgelegt, d.h. in Grundst{\"u}cke unterteilt, und anschließend auf Basis verschiedener st{\"a}dtebaulicher Typen bebaut werden k{\"o}nnen. Die Unterteilung von Bebauungsarealen und die Generierung von Bebauungsstrukturen unterliegen dabei bestimmten stadtplanerischen Einschr{\"a}nkungen, Vorgaben und Parametern. Ziel ist es aus den dargestellten Untersuchungen heraus ein Vorschlagssystem f{\"u}r stadtplanerische Entw{\"u}rfe zu entwickeln, das anhand der Umsetzung eines ersten Softwareprototyps zur Generierung von Stadtstrukturen weiter diskutiert wird.}, subject = {Automatisierung}, language = {de} } @article{KoehlerKoenig, author = {K{\"o}hler, Hermann and K{\"o}nig, Reinhard}, title = {Aktionsr{\"a}ume in Dresden}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.2672}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20160822-26726}, abstract = {In vorliegender Studie werden die Aktionsr{\"a}ume von Befragten in Dresden {\"u}ber eine standardisierte Befragung (n=360) untersucht. Die den Aktionsr{\"a}umen zugrundeliegenden Aktivit{\"a}ten werden unterschieden in Einkaufen f{\"u}r den t{\"a}glichen Bedarf, Ausgehen (z.B. in Caf{\´e}, Kneipe, Gastst{\"a}tte), Erholung im Freien (z.B. spazieren gehen, Nutzung von Gr{\"u}nanlagen) und private Geselligkeit (z.B. Feiern, Besuch von Verwandten/Freunden). Der Aktionsradius wird unterschieden in Wohnviertel, Nachbarviertel und sonstiges weiteres Stadtgebiet. Um aus den vier betrachteten Aktivit{\"a}ten einen umfassenden Kennwert f{\"u}r den durchschnittlichen Aktionsradius eines Befragten zu bilden, wird ein Modell f{\"u}r den Kennwert eines Aktionsradius entwickelt. Die Studie kommt zu dem Ergebnis, dass das Alter der Befragten einen signifikanten - wenn auch geringen - Einfluss auf den Aktionsradius hat. Das Haushaltsnettoeinkommen hat einen mit Einschr{\"a}nkung signifikanten, ebenfalls geringen Einfluss auf allt{\"a}gliche Aktivit{\"a}ten der Befragten.}, subject = {Aktionsraumforschung}, language = {de} } @article{Koenig2011, author = {K{\"o}nig, Reinhard}, title = {Generierung von Grundriss-Layouts mittels hybrider Evolutions-Strategie}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.806}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20110414-15425}, year = {2011}, abstract = {Der vorliegende Text beschreibt ein computerbasiertes Verfahren zur L{\"o}sung von Layout-problemen in Architektur und St{\"a}dtebau, welches mit m{\"o}glichst wenig Problemwissen auskommt und schnell brauchbare Ergebnisse liefert, die durch schrittweises Hinzuf{\"u}gen von Problemwissen interaktiv weiter ausgearbeitet werden k{\"o}nnen. F{\"u}r das generative Verfahren wurde eine Evolutions-Strategie verwendet, die mit Mechanismen zur Kollisionserkennung und virtuellen Federn zu einem hybriden Algorithmus kombiniert wurde. Dieser dient erstens der L{\"o}sung des Problems der Dichten Packung von Rechtecken sowie zweitens der Herstellung bestimmter topologischer Beziehungen zwischen diesen Rechtecken. Die Bearbeitung beider Probleme wird durch schrittweise Erweiterung grundlegender Verfahren untersucht, wobei die einzelnen Schritte anhand von Performancetests miteinander verglichen werden. Am Ende wird ein iterativer Algorithmus vorgestellt, der einerseits optimale L{\"o}sungen garantiert und andererseits diese L{\"o}sungen in einer f{\"u}r eine akzeptable Nutzerinteraktion ausreichenden Geschwindigkeit generiert.}, subject = {CAD}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{Koenig, author = {K{\"o}nig, Reinhard}, title = {CPlan: An Open Source Library for Computational Analysis and Synthesis}, series = {33rd eCAADe Conference}, booktitle = {33rd eCAADe Conference}, editor = {Martens, Bob and Wurzer, G, Gabriel and Grasl, Tomas and Lorenz, Wolfgang and Schaffranek, Richard}, publisher = {Vienna University of Technology}, address = {Vienna}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.2503}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20160118-25037}, pages = {245 -- 250}, abstract = {Some caad packages offer additional support for the optimization of spatial configurations, but the possibilities for applying optimization are usually limited either by the complexity of the data model or by the constraints of the underlying caad system. Since we missed a system that allows to experiment with optimization techniques for the synthesis of spatial configurations, we developed a collection of methods over the past years. This collection is now combined in the presented open source library for computational planning synthesis, called CPlan. The aim of the library is to provide an easy to use programming framework with a flat learning curve for people with basic programming knowledge. It offers an extensible structure that allows to add new customized parts for various purposes. In this paper the existing functionality of the CPlan library is described.}, subject = {Architektur}, language = {en} } @article{Koenig, author = {K{\"o}nig, Reinhard}, title = {Computers in the design phase - Ten thesis on their uselessness}, series = {Der Generalist}, journal = {Der Generalist}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.2607}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20160622-26075}, abstract = {At the end of the 1960s, architects at various universities world- wide began to explore the potential of computer technology for their profession. With the decline in prices for PCs in the 1990s and the development of various computer-aided architectural design systems (CAAD), the use of such systems in architectural and planning offices grew continuously. Because today no ar- chitectural office manages without a costly CAAD system and because intensive soſtware training has become an integral part of a university education, the question arises about what influence the various computer systems have had on the design process forming the core of architectural practice. The text at hand devel- ops ten theses about why there has been no success to this day in introducing computers such that new qualitative possibilities for design result. RESTRICTEDNESS}, subject = {CAD}, language = {en} } @article{Koenig, author = {K{\"o}nig, Reinhard}, title = {Urban Design Synthesis for Building Layouts : Urban Design Synthesis for Building Layouts based on Evolutionary Many-Criteria Optimization}, series = {International Journal of Architectural Computing}, journal = {International Journal of Architectural Computing}, doi = {10.1260/1478-0771.13.3-4.257}, pages = {257 -- 270}, abstract = {When working on urban planning projects there are usually multiple aspects to consider. Often these aspects are contradictory and it is not possible to choose one over the other; instead, they each need to be fulfilled as well as possible. In this situation ideal solutions are not always found because they are either not sought or the problems are regarded as being too complex for human capabilities.To improve this situation we propose complementing traditional design approaches with a design synthesis process based on evolutionary many-criteria optimization methods that can fulfill formalizable design requirements. In addition we show how self-organizing maps can be used to visualize many-dimensional solution spaces in an easily analyzable and comprehensible form.The system is presented using an urban planning scenario for the placement of building volumes.}, subject = {Design synthesis}, language = {en} } @article{Koenig, author = {K{\"o}nig, Reinhard}, title = {Die Stadt der Agenten und Automaten}, series = {FORUM - Architektur \& Bauforum}, journal = {FORUM - Architektur \& Bauforum}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.2608}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20160622-26083}, abstract = {PLANUNGSUNTERST{\"U}TZUNG DURCH DIE ANALYSE R{\"A}UMLICHER PROZESSE MITTELS COMPUTERSIMULATIONEN. Erst wenn man - zumindest im Prinzip - versteht, wie eine Stadt mit ihren komplexen, verwobenen Vorg{\"a}ngen im Wesentlichen funktioniert, ist eine sinnvolle Stadtplanung m{\"o}glich. Denn jede Planung bedeutet einen Eingriff in den komplexen Organismus einer Stadt. Findet dieser Eingriff ohne Wissen {\"u}ber die Funktionsweise des Organismus statt, k{\"o}nnen auch die Auswirkungen nicht abgesch{\"a}tzt werden. Dieser Beitrag stellt dar, wie urbane Prozesse mittels Computersimulationen unter Zuhilfenahme so genannter Multi-Agenten-Systeme und Zellul{\"a}rer Automaten verstanden werden k{\"o}nnen. von}, subject = {CAD}, language = {de} } @article{Koenig, author = {K{\"o}nig, Reinhard}, title = {Interview on Information Architecture}, series = {Swiss Architecture in the Moving Image}, journal = {Swiss Architecture in the Moving Image}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.2507}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20180422-25078}, pages = {151 -- 154}, abstract = {Interview on Information Architecture}, subject = {Architektur}, language = {en} } @article{Koenig2010, author = {K{\"o}nig, Reinhard}, title = {Generative Planungsmethoden aus strukturalistischer Perspektive}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.811}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:101:1-201105114205}, year = {2010}, abstract = {N{\"a}hert man sich der Frage nach den Zusammenh{\"a}ngen zwischen Strukturalismus und generativen algorithmischen Planungsmethoden, so ist zun{\"a}chst zu kl{\"a}ren, was man unter Strukturalismus in der Architektur versteht. Allerdings gibt es letztlich keinen verbindlichen terminologischen Rahmen, innerhalb dessen sich eine solche Kl{\"a}rung vollziehen k{\"o}nnte. Strukturalismus in der Architektur wird oftmals auf ein formales Ph{\"a}nomen und damit auf eine Stilfrage reduziert. Der vorliegende Text will sich nicht mit Stilen und Ph{\"a}nomenen strukturalistischer Architektur auseinandersetzen, sondern konzentriert sich auf die Betrachtung strukturalistischer Entwurfsmethoden und stellt Bez{\"u}ge her zu algorithmischen Verfahren, wobei das Zusammenspiel zwischen regelgeleitetem und intuitivem Vorgehen beim Entwerfen herausgearbeitet wird.}, subject = {Strukturalismus}, language = {de} } @article{Koenig2011, author = {K{\"o}nig, Reinhard}, title = {Generating urban structures: A method for urban planning supported by multi-agent systems and cellular automata}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.1448}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:101:1-201105183228}, year = {2011}, abstract = {This work is based on the concept that the structure of a city can be defined by six basic urban patterns. To enable more complex urban planning as a long-term objective I have developed a simulation method for generating these basic patterns and for combining them to form various structures. The generative process starts with the two-dimensional organisation of streets followed by the parceling of the remaining areas. An agent-based diffusion-contact model is the basis of these first two steps. Then, with the help of cellular automata, the sites for building on are defined and a three-dimensional building structure is derived. I illustrate the proposed method by showing how it can be applied to generate possible structures for an urban area in the city of Munich.}, subject = {CAD}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{KoenigBauriedel, author = {K{\"o}nig, Reinhard and Bauriedel, Christian}, title = {Computer-generated Urban Structures}, series = {Proceedings of the Generative Art Conference}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the Generative Art Conference}, address = {Milan, Italy}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.2609}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20160623-26090}, pages = {1 -- 10}, abstract = {How does it come to particular structure formations in the cities and which strengths play a role in this process? On which elements can the phenomena be reduced to find the respective combination rules? How do general principles have to be formulated to be able to describe the urban processes so that different structural qualities can be produced? With the aid of mathematic methods, models based on four basic levels are generated in the computer, through which the connections between the elements and the rules of their interaction can be examined. Conclusions on the function of developing processes and the further urban origin can be derived.}, language = {en} } @article{KoenigBauriedel, author = {K{\"o}nig, Reinhard and Bauriedel, Christian}, title = {Generating settlement structures: a method for urban planning and analysis supported by cellular automata}, series = {Environment and Planning B: Planning and Design}, journal = {Environment and Planning B: Planning and Design}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.2605}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20160624-26054}, pages = {602 -- 624}, abstract = {Previous models for the explanation of settlement processes pay little attention to the interactions between settlement spreading and road networks. On the basis of a dielectric breakdown model in combination with cellular automata, we present a method to steer precisely the generation of settlement structures with regard to their global and local density as well as the size and number of forming clusters. The resulting structures depend on the logic of how the dependence of the settlements and the road network is implemented to the simulation model. After analysing the state of the art we begin with a discussion of the mutual dependence of roads and land development. Next, we elaborate a model that permits the precise control of permeability in the developing structure as well as the settlement density, using the fewest necessary control parameters. On the basis of different characteristic values, possible settlement structures are analysed and compared with each other. Finally, we reflect on the theoretical contribution of the model with regard to the context of urban dynamics.}, language = {en} }