In response to the inadaptation and difficulties for architects in the use of engineering simulation tools and optimization methods, a method is proposed for graphical performance evaluation achieved with a developed plugin for Grasshopper as an architect-friendly tool to support design exploration in early stage. The proposed method follows forward workflow for interactive feedback of performance, focusing on thermal and visual comfort upon a variety of design options. A case study of shading design is demonstrated. The demonstration illustrated an intuitive and graphical process for qualitative performance evaluation, which is assisted by an overall ratio ranking the integrated performance of design options for a quantitative comparison. Compared with engineering optimization methods that focus on optimal performance-based solutions, the proposed method presented graphical feedbacks on design performance that are interactive with the designer for performance-informed decision making. In this way, the proposed method stimulates the effective and positive application of engineering tools and judgment at the early stage of iterative design.

针对建筑师在使用工程仿真工具和优化方法方面的不适应和困难，提出了一种通过为 Grasshopper 开发的插件实现图形性能评估的方法，作为一种建筑师友好的工具，以支持早期的设计探索。所提出的方法遵循用于性能交互式反馈的前向工作流程，重点关注各种设计选项的热和视觉舒适度。演示了阴影设计的案例研究。该演示展示了用于定性性能评估的直观和图形化过程，该过程通过对设计选项的综合性能进行排序的总体比率进行辅助，以进行定量比较。与专注于优化基于性能的解决方案的工程优化方法相比，所提出的方法提供了有关设计性能的图形反馈，这些反馈与设计人员交互以进行性能知情决策。通过这种方式，所提出的方法在迭代设计的早期激发了工程工具和判断的有效和积极的应用。