EP 02219 November 2024 · 1 hr 0 min
Behind the Algorithms: Computational Design Secrets, ft. Nirmala + Mario at Perkins&Will
1:00:17Computational design is not just about impressive scripts. At its best, it helps teams test options, understand trade-offs and make clearer design decisions under pressure.
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Stephen Drew speaks with Nirmala Srinivasa and Mario Romero of Perkins&Will about computational design, data-led workflows, real-time optioneering, sustainability and the role of AI in future design practice.
The conversation covers:
How computational design supports complex project decisions
What real-time optioneering can do for clients and design teams
Why data interoperability matters across disciplines
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- · Stephen Drew
Stephen Drew
Hello, hello, hello. That's right, back live. It's been a while, but I'm around and I've got a special one for you. Anyone that's into algorithms and you've got your eye on all that computer stuff, this episode's going to be for you. 25 seconds. Hello everyone and welcome to this live stream special. That's right. We're going all global today. I'm in the UK, but all the way from the US
- · Stephen Drew
Stephen Drew
of A, we're going to be talking about super cool stuff. That definitely interested me. Now, algorithms, I'm kind of a bit rusty. However, I've got two guests that are experimenting on the bleeding edge of computational design and also.
Perkins and Will projects
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London, United Kingdom · 2023
150 Holborn
Sidara's 182,955 sq ft London headquarters, combining a shared atrium workplace with circular design and intelligent building systems.
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UCL PEARL
A 60,816 sq ft research laboratory where full-scale streets and transport settings can be tested under controlled conditions.
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