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The heated discussion about the merits of 3d parametric design is taking a very similar trajectory to that of eco-architecture in that some are latching on to it as an up-to-date trend eulogising and postulating the new design procedure as a new architectural movement. Others are feeling out of the loop, depressed and confused by the impenetrable language, abbreviations pseudo philosophy and more again are in the middle, seeing it for what it is; a new method to be introduced to the design process which has positive benefits as a tool through which design can expand. I would tend to be in the middle - it is a means to an end, not the end itself. I won't be doing any Dubai Towers for rich sheiks anytime soon as with most others, so i will appropriate it to my own design process. Parametrically speaking it will be used alongside considerations and variables such end user satisfaction, planning authority amenability and my own intuition.