Fractal geometry and architectural design

A creative method for supporting computer_aided architectural design was presented in this paper, which relied on the L-system, shape grammar and the space surface equation theory. By the computer program, various building grounds, building bodies and building domes with fractal characteristics could be generated in a short time, in the end the results were sent into the database, Using the database model, it could not only assist the designers when they are lacking of the inspiration, but also accumulate knowledge through the expansion of the database. A building was successfully formed by the designers by selecting some building grounds, building bodies and building domes.