The idea here is that you feed a Generative Design model your site constraints, planning/zoning rules, target accommodation brief and then let it run exhaustive tests on the many possible solutions it can find. The model configures pre-determined block typologies in novel configurations. The model then reports back numerically on the virtues of each arrangement. As each option emerges, it is reviewed against various desirable development metrics such as; efficiency, net area, daylight potential and even “walkability”. A menu is served to the user in the form of a shortlist which is rank ordered based on performance against each of the briefing KPIs; and the idea is that the design team will take it from there.

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