Zhang, P.; Zhang, N.; Yu, H., and Wang, H., 2019. Hierarchical layout method of coastal buildings in considering climate conditions. In: Guido-Aldana, P.A. and Mulahasan, S. (eds.), Advances in Water Resources and Exploration. Journal of Coastal Research, Special Issue No. 93, pp. 501–506. Coconut Creek (Florida), ISSN 0749-0208.

In considering the climate, it is of practical significance to study the adaptability of building layout in coastal areas for reducing the total energy consumption and the use of comfort in the life cycle of buildings in this area. A hierarchical layout method of coastal buildings based on genetic algorithm is proposed to satisfy the dynamic comfort of buildings in use. The energy consumption cost is introduced into the expenditure cost of coastal buildings, and the hierarchical layout model of coastal buildings based on the energy consumption cost combination is established. The genetic algorithm is used to constrain and control the layout model, and the original genetic algorithm is improved. In terms of fitness function, symmetry and golden section are added to solve the layout model. The experimental results show that the method requires shorter completion time and less energy consumption.