Welcome to the Association of Data-Driven Design roundup. We aim to share a summary of current information and news on Data-Driven Design practices within the construction industry. Please get in touch if you have any ideas, suggestions or have something to share.

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1. Generative design fail: Why aligning design goals and digital processes is important

Read this excellent article by Paul Wintour on the allure of Generative design for designing bikes.

2. New and improved remote working software has kept architects active throughout the pandemic

Adiran Madlener from Archdaily discusses remote working tools utilised by architects during the pandemic. 

3. The Value of Architecture – Demonstrating the value of design through research in European architecture practice

Excellent report that discusses the use of data and the impact on architect’s ability to demonstrate their value through Post Occupancy Evaluation.

4. Data-driven design for complex, multi-disciplinary projects

Royal Haskoning demonstrate their data driven approach to their projects.

5. 10 Books related to generative architecture everyone should read

Great list of publications on parametric design, computational design and generative design.

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