Design Automation: From Building Objects to Building Functions

By Zachary Kron

Design Automation: From Building Objects to Building Functions, the second book in the Practical Revolutions series, is a roadmap for design technology specialists and practicing architects for the implementation of design automation processes in existing AEC firm workflows. Through the lens of three concepts: automation of rote tasks, design assist, and systems integration, this book offers comprehensive guidance on advanced methods in process automation and optimization, visually engaging and practical examples of computational design tools, and clear return on investment for practicing professionals to use and advocate for design automation processes on projects of all sizes. This book offers accessible methods for small-to-mid size AEC firms for differentiating their products and streamlining operations.

About the series: Practical Revolutions: Disruptive Technologies and their Applications to Building Design and Construction drives the conversation of the practical deployment of emerging technologies in the building industries. It is a central information source for building professionals seeking to advance their individual capabilities and their firm's practices. Each volume in the series will cover an emerging technology paradigm. Volumes in the series will cover: Digital Sketching; Design Automation; 5D Building Information Modeling; Construction Automation and Robotics; Building Data Modeling; and Smart Buildings and Environments.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1119708095
• ISBN13: 9781119708094
• Release Date: February 2022
• Publisher: Wiley