Senior Product Manager at Autodesk, Zach Kron, tweeted that they just published an free eBook called Demystifying Generative Design. This 9-page PDF covers three main topics:
Additionally...
A quote from the eBook on a surprising number of firms supposedly using generative design:
Definitely worth a read if you are involved in building design. My only critisisim of the eBook is the author(s) are not given credit as far as I can tell.
You can also sign up for the Project Refinery beta and watch several helpful videos here: Generative Design for AEC
On a related note, a few months ago I wrote this post about Hypar, by Anthony Hauck and Ian Keough, and what they are doing in this space. Checkout Anthony's concise definition of generative design in this LinkedIn article: What is Generative Design?
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- What is generative design?
- The power of computation
- A look at productivity, time and cost savings, and waste
Additionally...
A quote from the eBook on a surprising number of firms supposedly using generative design:
"According to research, nearly half of design firms (46%) are aware of generative design tools and over a third (37%) currently use them."
Definitely worth a read if you are involved in building design. My only critisisim of the eBook is the author(s) are not given credit as far as I can tell.
Free Autodesk eBook: Demystifying Generative Design
You can also sign up for the Project Refinery beta and watch several helpful videos here: Generative Design for AEC
On a related note, a few months ago I wrote this post about Hypar, by Anthony Hauck and Ian Keough, and what they are doing in this space. Checkout Anthony's concise definition of generative design in this LinkedIn article: What is Generative Design?
For BIM Chapters updates, follow @DanStine_MN on Twitter or connect on LinkedIn