Interactive operators for evolutionary architectural design

In this paper we explore different techniques that allow the user to direct interactive evolutionary search. Broadening interaction beyond simple evaluation increases the amount of feedback and bias a user can apply to the search. Increased feedback will have the effect of directing the algorithm to more fruitful areas of the search space. This paper examines whether additional feedback from the user can be a benefit to the problem of evolutionary design. We find that the interface between the user and the search space plays a vital role in this process.