Class HistoricalConstructionMethods

java.lang.Object

org.episteme.social.architecture.HistoricalConstructionMethods

public final class HistoricalConstructionMethods
extends Object

Historical database of architectural construction methods categorized by period, region, and materials. It allows for identifying construction techniques used in historical buildings based on observed physical characteristics.

Since:

1.0

Version:

2.0

Author:

Silvere Martin-Michiellot, Gemini AI (Google DeepMind)

Nested Class Summary

Nested Classes

Modifier and Type	Class	Description
static final record	HistoricalConstructionMethods.ConstructionMethod	Represents a specific construction technique and its historical context.

Field Summary

Fields

Modifier and Type	Field	Description
static final List<HistoricalConstructionMethods.ConstructionMethod>	CATALOG	Catalog of globally significant construction methods.

Method Summary

Modifier and Type	Method	Description
static List<HistoricalConstructionMethods.ConstructionMethod>	findMethods(int year, String region)	Finds construction methods that were active during a specific year and in a specified geographical region.
static List<HistoricalConstructionMethods.ConstructionMethod>	identifyFromCharacteristics(List<String> observed)	Identifies potential construction methods based on a list of observed physical characteristics.
static int	typicalLifespan(HistoricalConstructionMethods.ConstructionMethod method)	Estimates the typical design lifespan of a building constructed using a specific method, based on data about the main materials used.

Methods inherited from class Object

clone, equals, finalize, getClass, hashCode, notify, notifyAll, toString, wait, wait, wait

Field Details

CATALOG

public static final List<HistoricalConstructionMethods.ConstructionMethod> CATALOG

Catalog of globally significant construction methods.

Method Details

findMethods

public static List<HistoricalConstructionMethods.ConstructionMethod> findMethods(int year,
 String region)

Finds construction methods that were active during a specific year and in a specified geographical region.

Parameters:

year - the year to query

region - the region (e.g., "France") or null for global

Returns:

list of applicable construction methods

identifyFromCharacteristics

public static List<HistoricalConstructionMethods.ConstructionMethod> identifyFromCharacteristics(List<String> observed)

Identifies potential construction methods based on a list of observed physical characteristics.

Parameters:

observed - list of seen characteristics (e.g., "pointed arch")

Returns:

list of matching construction methods

typicalLifespan

public static int typicalLifespan(HistoricalConstructionMethods.ConstructionMethod method)

Estimates the typical design lifespan of a building constructed using a specific method, based on data about the main materials used.

Parameters:

method - the construction method to evaluate

Returns:

estimated lifespan in years