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EP 02219 November 2024 · 1 hr 0 min

Behind the Algorithms: Computational Design Secrets, ft. Nirmala + Mario at Perkins&Will

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Behind the Algorithms: Computational Design Secrets, ft. Nirmala + Mario at Perkins&Will

Computational 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.

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.

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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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  1. · 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

  2. · 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.

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Mario Romero

Perkins and Will. Guest on episode 0221.

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Practice

Perkins and Will

5 projects on Architecture Social.

Open Perkins and Will

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.

Dagenham, London, United Kingdom · 2021

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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