JP2003250345A - Natural environment introduction planning support system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a system for the creation, restoration and maintenance of a natural environment such as a biotope, enabling users to be participated from the planning stage. <P>SOLUTION: As shown in the Fig. (a), natural environment needs such as for a biotope are first analyzed and a modeling is made based on relevant questionnaires while imaging the utilization and management of the natural environment. For understanding the current status of the natural environment, a natural environment investigation is optionally made with the help of user (client) participation. Next, introduction elements demanded by the users are extracted, where an element selection is made based on case study database. Subsequently, a biotope planning simulator is used, which is to simulate a completed image with a three-dimensional image in an up-to-date fashion. The Fig. (b) is a flow diagram of processing the practice as shown in the Fig. (a) (wherein, M, D and S denote modeling, configuration and imaging, respectively). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to the creation of a natural environment,
The present invention relates to a natural environment introduction planning support system configured to support users in participating in restoration and maintenance from the planning stage.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Recently, interest in environment and resources has been increasing in each field. As one example, attempts have been made to introduce a natural environment into buildings and their surroundings. Specifically, there is an increasing demand from users (customers) to create a natural environment through rooftop greening and biotopes.

[0003]

When creating such a natural environment, it is necessary for the planner such as the construction owner to reflect the needs of the user accurately in the design and construction. However, in the past, users have rarely participated from the planning stage to create a natural environment. As a result, there have been problems that use of the completed natural environment is reduced and maintenance is abandoned.

Regarding this point, in the sale of houses,
There is an example where the floor plan and appearance are determined by capturing the needs of users. In this case, a house maker surveys the user's family structure, lifestyle, etc., and builds a house in a form of user participation type. When creating a natural environment by rooftop greening or biotope, it is possible to adopt a form of user participation in home sales.

In the case of a house, it is easy to express various requirements of the user in a plan view or an elevation view, and there is relatively little mismatch between the house maker and the user in the shape and color of the house. Can be said. However, the completed state of the natural environment is difficult to express in a plan view or an elevation view, and
There is a problem that it is not possible to grasp how the landscape changes when the season changes.

Further, user needs in creating a natural environment are often vague and unclear. In some cases, the user only requests the planner to create a natural environment such as a rooftop greening or a biotope for the time being. Therefore, the planner may not be able to determine what kind of landscape the user specifically requests. In other words, there is a problem that the potential needs of the user cannot be revealed and the natural environment cannot be created according to the user's intention.

The present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems, and to realize a natural environment introduction plan support system configured to support the user to participate from the planning stage in the creation, restoration and conservation of the natural environment. It is intended.

[0008]

Therefore, the natural environment introduction plan support system of the present invention provides a means for modeling user needs by a questionnaire when creating a natural environment for which the user plans introduction, and the questionnaire It is characterized by comprising means for extracting and morphizing an element of the natural environment requested by the user based on the user, and means for simulating the morphized element by simulation.

Further, the questionnaire is characterized in that each item such as the landscape of the natural environment, the purpose of use, and maintenance management includes a keyword corresponding to an expected user need. . In addition, a plurality of natural environment models are arranged in a correlation table composed of a vertical axis and a horizontal axis for evaluating the user needs, and a natural environment model formed in association with the keyword of the questionnaire is selected. To do. In addition, when the questionnaire is answered, a scoring table for allocating points to the natural environment model arranged for each item of the questionnaire content is provided. In addition, it is characterized in that the points of the respective natural environment models are quantitatively displayed based on the point table.

Further, in the natural environment introduction planning support system of the present invention, a catalog database, which is formed hierarchically with different elements, is set in advance for each of the natural environment models, and the user selects the natural environment model. In doing so, the structure of the natural environment is constructed by sequentially selecting cases from the upper hierarchy to the lower hierarchy for each element of the natural environment model. Further, the element of the database includes a plurality of key phrases for different layers, and the key phrases are categorized to meet user needs.

Further, in the natural environment introduction planning support system of the present invention, the elements of the database are associated with different key phrases between different layers and on the same layer,
It is characterized by having a network structure. Further, the key phrase is characterized in that a specific content is associated with a photograph, an image drawing, a phrase or a sentence. Further, when the structure of the natural environment is constructed, the element is displayed in a plane or three-dimensionally on a screen for simulation.

[0012]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below. In the present invention, a user-participation-type natural environment introduction plan support system that promotes plans for the creation, restoration, and conservation of rooftop greening, biotopes, and other natural environments in buildings and sites through the cooperation of planners and users is realized. To do.

In order to realize such a user participation type user support system, it is necessary for the user to participate from the planning stage of creation, restoration, and conservation of the natural environment, and integrate various user knees. It is also required that the planner and the user share a complete image of the natural environment with a three-dimensional model.

For this reason, the system is constituted by the following means. In other words, (1) "Natural environment needs survey / analysis" means that embodies the needs of the user in the model of the introduced natural environment, and (2) the elements and combinations to be introduced according to the user's purpose and requirements, see examples. "Catalog database" means that you can study while
(3) "Planning simulator" means is used to simulate the appearance of the completed natural landscape with three-dimensional computer graphics.

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of a process of forming a user's needs into a concrete image. FIG. 1A shows a tool and a flow for shaping the needs of the user. As shown in the figure, first, we analyze the needs of the natural environment such as biotope and model it by questionnaire while imagining the use and management of the natural environment. In order to grasp the current state of the natural environment, the user (customer) may participate in the natural environment.

Next, the introduction element requested by the user is extracted. Here, element selection is performed based on the case database. Then, a biotope planning simulator is used. Such a simulator simulates a completed image up-to-date with a three-dimensional image. The planner supports the user by using various tools as shown in FIG. 1A, grasps the user's needs, and then implements it.

FIG. 1B is a flowchart showing the process of FIG. 1A. M indicates modeling of a needs questionnaire, D indicates morphing by extracting elements, and S indicates realization of simulation. As you can see from this figure,
In the present invention, a natural environment such as a biotope is modeled by a user needs questionnaire. Then, introductory elements are extracted from the modeled natural environment to morph them, and the morphed contents are visualized by simulation.

2 and 3 are explanatory views showing an example of a questionnaire given to the user. This questionnaire A
Each of a and Ab is composed of a plurality of question items including keywords corresponding to expected user needs such as the purpose of use of the object requested by the user, desired natural environment and elements, and maintenance, and a plurality of options for each item. ing.

2 and 3 show examples of questionnaires in the case where the user desires to green the roof of the building or construct an eco-building for creating a natural environment on the site. This questionnaire has 1. What would you like to do with Eco Building? (Purpose of use), 2. What should eco-building have? , What kind of scenery do you want? (Elements, natural environment) 3. How should I manage the Eco Building? (Maintenance) is listed.

Each of these question items is subdivided and devised so as to draw out the user's needs as specifically as possible. For this reason, question item 1. (purpose of use) and question item 2. (elements, natural environment) each have 9 types of options, and question item 3. (maintenance) has 7 types of options.

It is necessary to clarify the latent needs of the user by arranging such question items 1 to 3 and a plurality of choices set for each question item by including what keywords. This is an extremely important point in making it happen. In the present invention, such a keyword is selected,
It also has a feature in the arrangement.

For example, in question item 1, option 1 enjoys the view, option 2 gardening, option 3
Analyzes the user's intention, such as nature observation, and specifically enumerates the purpose of use desired by the user. In question item 2, option 1 (number 1
In 0), the keyword that the user can easily select is set such that the contents of planting and option 2 (number 11) reproduce the nature of the area. Such keywords are selected in consideration of supplementing user needs as much as possible based on the planner's many years of experience.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory view showing the needs of the user obtained by the questionnaires of FIGS. 2 and 3 as an evaluation model.
The utilization is set on the vertical axis of FIG. The lower part of this evaluation axis is landscape, the middle part is environmental learning, and the upper part is regional exchange. Therefore, as for the evaluation axis of the degree of use, a static model (simply enjoying the view) is set in the lower stage, and a dynamic model (there is a lot of human interaction) is set in the upper stage.

Biodiversity is set on the horizontal axis of FIG. A model with low biodiversity is set on the left side of this evaluation axis, and a model with high biodiversity is set toward the right side. As described above, in FIG. 4, the natural environment models are arranged in the correlation table of the vertical axis and the horizontal axis. Below, each model Ma-
Mi will be described. Regarding the "landscape" in the lower part of the evaluation axis of usage, from the low evaluation to the high evaluation of the biodiversity evaluation axis, "landscape planting (flower beds, trees)", "natural planting", "bio garden" The models Ma to Mc of No. 2 are arranged.

Thus, even if the purpose of use is at a common level in terms of "landscape", from the viewpoint of biodiversity, it is more than in the case of simply setting "landscape planting".
The evaluation is obviously higher when the “bio garden” is installed. Therefore, by arranging such models, it is possible to clearly express the vague image of the natural environment desired by the user. That is, the hidden needs of the user can be revealed.

Next, regarding "environmental learning" in the middle of the evaluation axis of utilization, "learning flower beds", "bird sanctuary", "ecological garden" from the low evaluation to the high evaluation on the biodiversity evaluation axis. The models Md to Mf are arranged.
Also in this example, if the purpose of use is common to "environmental learning",
"Bird Sanctuary" rather than "Learning Flowerbed" model
The biodiversity assessment is higher in the model.

[0027] In the "regional exchange" in the upper part of the utilization evaluation axis, "garden (herb, rose)", "field," from the low evaluation to the high evaluation in the biodiversity evaluation axis.
Model Mg of "Rice, Farmland", "Satoyama (Bushes, Reservoir)"
~ Mi are arranged. In this example, it can be said that the natural environment of Satoyama is evaluated higher than the natural environment of fields in terms of biodiversity.

As described above, in the example of FIG. 4, nine models are set with the utilization axis on the vertical axis and the biodiversity evaluation axis on the horizontal axis. As described above, each model is arranged in the correlation table including the evaluation axis of the vertical axis and the horizontal axis, and the arrangement position of each model has a correlation with the evaluation axis of each axis. For example, when evaluating biodiversity from the perspective of "static", where there is little human interaction on the axis of evaluation of usage, in the example of Fig. 4, the model with low biodiversity is "landscape planting". Both the planner and the user can immediately understand that. Such information will be shared between the planner and the user, and it is possible to prevent a mismatch between the two regarding the user needs.

[0209] Also, from a "dynamic" perspective, where many people interact,
When assessing biodiversity, it is also clear that the model with high biodiversity is "satoyama." That is, in the example of FIG. 4, the models are arranged such that the correlation between the evaluations on the vertical axis and the horizontal axis is larger in the upper right model. The present invention also devises from what viewpoint the vertical axis and the horizontal axis as shown in FIG. 4 are selected. This is because it can be assumed that whether or not the user needs can be appropriately realized can be determined depending on the settings of the evaluation axes of the vertical axis and the horizontal axis.

In addition to setting the evaluation axis as described above, the terminology of the model and how to arrange each model are also important for eliciting the needs of the user. The features of the invention are shown. Figure 4
In this example, three models are arranged in each of the vertical axis direction and the horizontal axis direction, for a total of nine models. In the present invention, each model is
The vertical axis and the horizontal axis may not be arranged in the same number. For example, two pieces may be arranged in the vertical axis direction and four pieces may be arranged in the horizontal axis direction. The larger the number of models, the more detailed the user needs can be grasped. In addition, in the example of FIG. 4, a correlation table between the purpose of use and biodiversity is shown. For example, maintenance management of the natural environment is set on the vertical axis of evaluation, and biodiversity is set on the horizontal axis of evaluation. A correlation table can also be used.

FIG. 6 is a diagram based on the questionnaires shown in FIGS. 2 and 3.
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a point allocation table Ca used when selecting the model of FIG. As shown in FIG. 6, each model is associated with each question in the questionnaire. For example, if the user
1. What would you like to do with Eco Building? In the question item of (purpose of use), it is assumed that No1 is selected, "Create a rooftop biotop that plays a role of conservation and restoration of urban ecosystem and enjoy the view". In this case, 1 point will be assigned to the corresponding model "Bio Garden".

In the example of FIG. 6, each model has a question item 1.
What would you like to do with Eco Building? (Purpose of use), Question item 2. What should eco-building have? , What kind of scenery do you want? (Element, natural environment),
Question item 3. How should I manage the Eco Building? It corresponds to each question item of (maintenance).

That is, each model has a configuration in which points are assigned from different viewpoints. In this example, if the same model is selected from the viewpoint of each of the three question items, a maximum of 3 points will be assigned. In addition, when No20 and No22 are selected, points are to be assigned to two models, respectively.

In the example of FIG. 6, the model corresponding to one question selected in the questionnaire has one point, but for example, the selected questionnaire (◯) should have two points, if anything ((△) ) Can also be assigned as a single point. Even when such a scoring method is used, the tendency of user needs can be grasped. Furthermore, when unnecessary items are selected in the questionnaire, the user's needs may be investigated by an erasing method of erasing the corresponding model.

In the present invention, as shown in the score table of FIG. 6, an optimum model is set so as to fit the contents of the questionnaire. In this way, extracting questionnaire contents (keywords) and setting what model corresponds to the contents of the questionnaire selected by the user is also important for accurately extracting user needs. It is a matter.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a graph created based on the point allocation table of FIG. The models are arranged in correspondence with the vertical axis and the horizontal axis described in FIG. The scores of each model are accumulated in the height direction. In this way, by displaying the bar graph, it is possible to analyze the suitability of the user's needs for each model. In addition, the user's intention toward the natural environment can be clarified quantitatively. For example, B in FIG.
The bio garden model of a and the eco garden model of Bb show that the user has a high interest.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a process of displaying a specific form of the natural environment in response to the needs grasped based on the user's questionnaire survey. In this example, the model case database (catalog database) is used to extract the introduction elements for realizing the natural environment requested by the user.

In FIG. 7, the concept (basic concept) and the case of the element of the whole image are first referred to, and the element which the user considers to be optimal is selected from them (Da). Next, referring to the concept selected by the user and the example of the element of the ecological system corresponding to the element of the overall image, the element which the user considers to be optimal is selected from them (Db).

Next, with reference to the case of the element of the ecological space corresponding to the element of the ecological system selected by the user, the element which the user considers to be optimum is selected from them (Dc). Finally, the detail corresponding to the case of the element of the ecological space selected by the user and the case of the spatial constituent element are referred to, and the element that the user considers to be optimal is selected from them (Dd).

Thus, in the example of FIG. 7, the concept,
The system, space, and detail elements are introduced from a catalog database that is categorized by purpose and state such as "space for contact and learning" and "elements for green continuity". The user constructs the structure of the natural environment by selecting from the catalog database each of the elements to be introduced based on conditions such as the analysis of the needs of the natural environment and the surrounding environment. Such catalog database elements include example photos, diagrams, problems that need to be resolved,
It stores solutions, points of concern, and related elements.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory view showing the catalog database shown in FIG. 7 as a table Ka of the whole image of the key phrase. As described above, the elements of the catalog database are categorized so that the purpose and status correspond to the user needs. Each category, for example, from the upper hierarchy to the lower hierarchy, concept, system, space,
It is arranged hierarchically with details.

In FIG. 9, in the element of overall image of scale 1 / formation of regional environment, a key phrase is formed in a verb form of an idea, such as "create an eco-building for the purpose of". In this example, three items, "conservation and creation of natural ecosystem", "user's amenities", and "contribution to global environment" are set, and key phrases are set in each item. There is.

The scale 2 is a lower hierarchy of the scale 1 and has an ecological system as an element. In this element, for example, a key phrase is formed in a verb form as a countermeasure, such as "do the entire site to achieve the purpose". In this example, the item of "system for natural ecosystem" is set corresponding to the item of "conservation and creation of natural ecosystem", and a specific key phrase is set in this item. There is.

In the scale 2, for example,
A verb form is also set as an item, such as "(-), when there is a relationship, do-". In this example, specifically, the item is "a system that is a rule that must be taken into consideration", and in this item, the key phrase that is set in the item "To achieve the purpose in the entire site". You have set a key phrase different from.

In scale 3, which is a lower hierarchy of scale 2,
The element is an ecological space. Here, for example, (for the above, a space is created) is set as a key phrase (state adjective + noun representing a space). As an example, three items of “space for biodiversity”, “space for conservation”, and “space for continuity” are set as items corresponding to the “system for natural ecosystem” of scale 2.

In scale 4, which is the lowest hierarchy, spatial elements and details are used as elements. In this example,
As a key phrase, (adjective of the state + noun that represents the creator) such as "a desirable space is composed of ~ na ~" is set. As an example, scale 3
"Biodiversity space", "Conservation space", "Continuity space" items corresponding to "Biodiversity element", "Conservation element", "Continuity element" It is set.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a table Kb of an example of selecting the upper key phrase of FIG. In FIG. 10, FIG.
The key phrases corresponding to the elements of Scale 1 “Overview / Formation of regional environment” and Scale 2 “Ecological system” are selected. In this example, in the element of forming the overall image / regional environment, the key phrase “create a place for nature experience for nurturing children” is selected from a plurality of key phrases.

Next, in the element of scale 2 “ecological system”, the above-mentioned “create a place of nature experience for nurturing children” selected in the element of scale 1 “overview / formation of local environment” is performed. Multiple key phrases are set to correspond to the key phrases. In this example, "use the topography", "preserve the topsoil", "eat and create a relationship to be eaten", "create a place for various explanations of nature", "regenerate secondary forests", etc. However, here, it is assumed that the user selects the key phrase “eco-up to create a waterside space”.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a table Kc of an example of selecting the lower key phrase of FIG. In FIG. 11, FIG.
The key phrases corresponding to the elements of Scale 3 “Ecological space” and the elements of Scale 4 “Space components / details” are set. In FIG. 11, scale 3 “ecological space” corresponds to “eco-up to create waterside space” selected in the scale 2 element.
In the element, multiple key phrases are set.

[0050] In this example, "mini rice fields", "grasslands with different plant heights", "wetlands where natural ecosystems are born", "watersides where the environment continuously changes", "Nakajima Island where humans cannot reach", etc. Key phrase is set. The user selects the key phrase “pond or medaka pond”.

Corresponding to the key phrase "pond where dragonflies and medakas live" selected in the scale 3 "ecological space" element, multiple key phrases are used in the scale 4 "spatial component / detail" element. It is set. In this example, "irregularity and quality of the bottom of the water", "trees that cast shadows on the water surface", "aquatic plant zone that nurtures underwater creatures", "when porous water", "watersides in contact with various environments", Key phrases such as "open water surface not covered by plants" are set.

The key phrases, which are elements of the database described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 11, are associated with upper, lower, and peer elements to form a network structure. 12
FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a key phrase table Kd having such a network structure. In FIG. 12, the key phrases described in FIG. 9 are shown in a hierarchical structure as scales 1 to 4 in a rectangular frame.

The right side of the broken line in FIG. 12 represents the key phrase from the viewpoint of usage. The left side of the broken line represents the key phrase from the perspective of the ecosystem. The key phrases of the upper layer and the key phrases of the lower layer are connected by a solid line to display the context (upper and lower related key phrases). Here, the context is, for example, the key phrase of scale 1 connected by a solid line in the context of the key phrase of scale 2 is the previous relation in context. Also, from the key phrase of scale 2, scale 3 connected by a solid line
The key phrase of is a later relationship in the context.

Next, the key phrases connected by a solid line with an arrow in FIG. 12 indicate related key phrases in the same scale. Related key phrases in the same scale are not set in scale 1. This is because the scale 1 selects the concept and the overall image and is considered to have high independence.

In FIG. 12, the hatched portion of the rectangular frame shows the key phrase selected by the user on each scale. The selected key phrases are associated with each other in the context scale or the same scale as described above to form a network structure. In this way, since the key phrases set in each layer are linked by the network structure, it is possible to clearly judge the relevance between the key phrases.

The user can select the elements forming the hierarchical structure at each scale by various methods. For example, a list of all elements, a list of elements by category, and a list of elements by hierarchy can be prepared, and necessary elements can be selected from these lists. Further, an element can be selected from related elements stored in each element.

13 to 16 are explanatory views showing examples of category-specific element lists. In this example, "Key phrases for problem solving and materialization in the natural and human environment"
The category is set. In the lower layers below the scale 2, only a part of the key phrases are extracted and shown.

In the key phrase table Kp shown in FIG. 13, the scale 1 sets the elements for forming the overall image / regional environment. In this example, the region scale is set as the purpose. Among these, "conservation and creation of natural ecosystems"
, "User's amenities" and "Contribution to the global environment" are set. Each of these items contains several key phrases.

For example, in the item of "preservation / creation of natural ecosystem", the key phrase "preserve topography / water system / green space" is set as No2. In addition, "minimization of topographical alteration / conservation of water source / conservation of trees / preservation of forest edge / preservation of slope green space / preservation of mansion forest" is set as the concrete contents. As described above, the column of the specific content is expressed by a word or a sentence corresponding to the key phrase. Since the scale 1 is in the highest hierarchy, the association of the context is only for the later relationship in the lower hierarchy.

In the item of "amenity of user", for example, the key phrase "improvement of aesthetics and image improvement" is set as No8. In addition, as a specific content thereof, "green coverage increase / outline appearance" is set. Next, in the "Contribution to the global environment" item, for example, N
The key phrase “Work on energy saving and recycling” is set as o14. In addition, "use of rainwater / combination with other environmental symbiosis mechanism" is set as the specific content.

In the key phrase table Kq of FIG. 14, the scale 2 sets the elements of the ecological system, and in this example, the building (site) scale is set. In this, the item of "system for natural ecosystem" is set. Corresponding to this item, N
Key phrases of o15 to No32 are set,
In FIG. 14, key phrases up to No. 26 are displayed.

Although illustration is omitted, in this hierarchy, as described in FIG. 9, there are other items such as “System for animating user” and “System for global environment”. Is set, and a plurality of key phrases are set for each of these items. Also,
The scale 2 is associated with the front-rear relationship, which is the upper layer and the lower layer, for the association of the front-rear relationship.

For example, in No. 22 of FIG. 14, the key phrase "preserve and regenerate secondary forest" is set. As a specific content of this key phrase, "planting of deciduous broad-leaved trees / maintenance management of deciduous broad-leaved forests" is set. Further, in No. 24, the key phrase “preserving / creating farmland” is set, and the specific content thereof is “providing a farm / private facility green space / place for agricultural experience”.

In the key phrase table Kr of FIG. 15, the scale 3 is for setting the elements of the ecological space, and in this example, the green space scale is set. In this, the item "Biodiversity space", "Conservation space", and "Continuity space" are displayed. Although not shown in FIG. 15, in addition to this, each of “space for contact and learning”, “space for rest and security”, “space for natural energy”, “space for circulation” displayed in FIG. Items are set, and a plurality of key phrases and specific contents corresponding to the key phrases are set for each of these items.

In FIG. 15, for example, in the item of “space for biodiversity”, “key grass field where wild grass of wild mountain grows” is set as the key phrase of No56, and the specific content thereof is “perennial grassland”. It is set. In addition, as a key phrase of No. 62 in the item "Conservation space", "pond / water channel utilizing groundwater / spring water" is set. The concrete contents are "Waterway and pond from groundwater mouth and spring pond".
It is said that.

The key phrase tables Ks and K shown in FIGS.
t sets the element of "spatial component / detail" of the scale 4, and in this example, the construction scale is set. In this, the item of "element of biodiversity" is displayed, but in addition to this, as shown in Fig. 9, "element of conservation", "element of continuity", "element of contact and learning" , "Relief and peace of mind", "natural energy elements", and "circulation elements" are set. Each of these elements is set with a plurality of key phrases and concrete contents corresponding to the key phrases.

In the item of "elements of biodiversity", No9
Although the key phrases No. 8 to No. 112 are set, the key phrases No. 107 to No. 107 are displayed in the key phrase table Ks of FIG. For example, set "Creation of various living creatures" as the key phrase of No100,
The specific content is "Eco-batch left after cutting grass / combination with bare pond and dry land".

The key phrase table Kt of FIG. 17 shows a part of the key phrases set in the item of “circulation element” (not shown). In the item “circulation element”, the key phrases No. 176 to No. 188 are set. For example, the key phrase “holes capable of managing fallen leaves” of No. 188 sets “deck / drainage groove considering fallen leaves management” as its specific content.

As described above, in the present invention, for example, scale 1 to scale 4 are set for each hierarchical category.
As for, a large number of items are set for each category divided into "overall image, system, space, and detail". For example, in the scale 1 category, "Conservation of natural ecosystems
Items such as "creation", "animation of users", and "contribution to global environment" are set.

The elements of the database are set by associating a plurality of key phrases for each of these many items with the specific contents of these key phrases. As described above, in the examples of FIGS. 13 to 17, the key phrases of 188 items and their specific contents are set.

As described above, it is a feature of the present invention that the categories are hierarchically set and the database is prepared with a large number of key phrases and their specific contents for each hierarchy. By providing such a database, it is possible to properly extract the elements of the natural environment that meet all user needs.

As described above, when the user selects an element that constructs the structure of the natural environment, the contents of each element can be previewed on the screen of a personal computer or the like.
FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example in which the user visually confirms the elements in this way. FIG. 8 shows an example of a biotope planning simulator. In the biotope planning simulator, components such as streams, ponds, trees and flowers are placed on the rooftops and walls of buildings that are shaped by contour lines and three-dimensional blocks.

In FIG. 8, the element selected by the user is first displayed on the screen in a plane layout diagram (Sa). Since these elements have been made into parts as a three-dimensional numerical model in advance, they can be immediately displayed on the screen in a three-dimensional bird's-eye view by one-click with three-dimensional computer graphics (Sb). In addition, the walk-through function allows the user to simulate the natural environment by changing the viewpoint on the screen in the three-dimensional simulation (Sc).

When the elements displayed on the screen do not meet the wishes, the user can change the plan and confirm the changed contents on the screen with one click. The planner can also complete the biotope that meets the user's needs while creating the form of the natural environment in real time in front of the user.

In the present invention, the elements of the natural environment are made into parts as a three-dimensional numerical model in advance. Therefore, when the element requested by the user is displayed on the screen, it is possible to confirm changes in the element over the four seasons and changes over time, such as the growth of trees and flowers. Therefore, the user can confirm not only the current state but also the form of the selected natural environment in the future, which can be used as a reference when introducing the natural environment.

[0076]

As is apparent from the above description, according to the present invention, the natural environment introduction plan support system is constructed so that the user can participate from the planning stage in the creation, restoration and conservation of the natural environment. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the problems of lowering the use of the created natural environment and abandoning maintenance.

Further, the present invention has the following features. That is, (1) users and planners share user needs. (2) Create a plan that reflects the user's request in a short period of time. (3) Understand the natural environment at the time of completion using computer graphics and walkthroughs. Therefore, it becomes possible to efficiently implement the user participation type plan, and it is possible to propose the plan having high customer satisfaction.

Further, it is possible to advance the plan in real time by displaying an image in front of the user's eyes so that the user's interest can be easily obtained.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an overall flow of a natural environment introduction planning support system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a questionnaire given to a user.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a questionnaire given to a user.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the needs of users obtained by a questionnaire in an evaluation model.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a graph created based on a point allocation table.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an allocation table.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a process of displaying a specific form of a natural environment.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example in which a user visually confirms an element.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a table of an overall image of key phrases.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a table of upper key phrases.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a table of lower key phrases.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing a table of networked key phrases.

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a table of key phrases.

FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing a table of key phrases.

FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing a table of key phrases.

FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing a table of key phrases.

FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing a table of key phrases.

[Explanation of symbols]

Aa, Ab ... Questionnaire, Ba, Bb ... Bar graph, Ca ... Allocation table, Da-Dd ... Introductory element extraction process, Ka-Kt ... Key phrase table, Ma-M
i ... Model, Sa-Sc ... Biotope planning simulator

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Claims (10)

[Claims] 1. When creating a natural environment for which a user plans to introduce, means for modeling user needs by a questionnaire, and extracting and morphing elements of the natural environment requested by the user based on the questionnaire. A natural environment introduction planning support system comprising means and means for making the shaped element a real image by simulation. 2. The questionnaire is configured to include keywords corresponding to expected user needs for each item such as the landscape of the natural environment, purpose of use, and maintenance. The natural environment introduction plan support system described in 1. 3. A plurality of natural environment models are arranged in a correlation table composed of a vertical axis and a horizontal axis for evaluating the user needs, and a natural environment model formed in association with the questionnaire keyword is selected. Characterized by that
The natural environment introduction plan support system according to claim 2. 4. The natural environment introduction plan support system according to claim 3, further comprising: a point allocation table for allocating points to the natural environment model arranged for each item of the questionnaire content when the questionnaire is answered. . 5. The natural environment introduction planning support system according to claim 4, wherein the points of each of the natural environment models are quantitatively displayed based on the score table. 6. A catalog database in which different elements are formed in a hierarchical manner is set in advance for each of the natural environment models, and when the user selects the natural environment model, each element of the natural environment model is set. The natural environment introduction plan support system according to any one of claims 3 to 5, wherein a case is sequentially selected from a higher hierarchy to a lower hierarchy for each case to construct a structure of the natural environment. 7. The database element includes a plurality of key phrases for different layers, and the key phrases are:
The natural environment introduction planning support system according to claim 6, wherein the system is categorized to meet user needs. 8. The element according to claim 6, wherein elements of the database are associated with different key phrases between different layers and with other key phrases on the same layer to form a network structure. Natural environment introduction planning support system. 9. The natural environment introduction planning support system according to claim 6 or 7, wherein each of the key phrases is associated with a specific content by a photograph, an image drawing, a phrase or a sentence. . 10. The method according to claim 6, wherein when the structure of the natural environment is constructed, the elements are displayed on a screen in a plane or three-dimensionally and simulated.
The natural environment introduction planning support system described in any of 1.