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. Artificial Intelligence and Construction
AI Pushes the Boundaries of Design – The Applied Research + Development group at Foster + Partners has been looking into the potential uses of ML in the AEC industry.
2. Artificial Intelligence and Construction
Harnessing Artificial Intelligence to Design Healthy, Sustainable, and Equitable Places
3. Digital Fabrication
Flat-pack wood furniture uses “nature-powered shaping” to self assemble – The process for creating HygroShape utilises computer programming to gauge the cellular properties that control how the wood will shrink. Calculations are then used to control the furniture’s eventual form. More info here; https://www.dezeen.com/2022/03/22/icd-university-stuttgart-self-forming-furniture-hygroshape/
4. Information Management
The Golden Thread of information – The Golden Thread provides an accurate record of a construction project, including maintenance and operations data for the final asset, but how effective can it be and when? Martin Couling, BIM solutions specialist, Microdesk, shares his thoughts.
5. Generative Design
Introduction to Generative Design for Manufacturing course for Fusion 360.
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