42. Optimizing Architecture Through Algorithms With Francisco Landeros
Apr 19, 2023
Episode Highlights:
Who is Francisco Landeros and what he does.
Using advanced software to make better designs.
The difference between computational design and software development.
How algorithms shaping the future of architecture.
Breck's project highlight of the week: Mack Home
"All of these algorithms are just to simplify things for architects, designers, and engineers - anyone in the AEC industry."
- Francisco Landeros (Digital Process Specialist at INFORM Studio)
Show Notes:
0:30 - Introduction to Episode 42.
2:09 - Breck’s project highlight of the week: Mack Home
4:55 - What exactly do algorithms have to do with architecture?
7:50 - Introduction to Francisco and what led him to studying algorithms.
13:15 - Using advanced software to make better designs.
16:02 - Parameters around writing software for architecture.
18:10 - Optimizing design and cost savings using algorithms.
21:14 - How can delivery processes be digitized?
24:00 - The difference between computational design and software development.
27:05 - Making architecture and engineering easier from a work standpoint.
30:00 - Crafting the tools that the rest of the industry is using or will use.
32:30 - Concluding thoughts for episode 42.
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