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How simulated environments are shaping our future
6 Aug 2020
Design Matrix ? Simulated Environments Guide
Exploiting the data provided by new technologies is making a big difference to the architectural process, with environmental simulations becoming increasingly important in early project design.

The design Matrix ? how simulated environments are shaping our future
The tradition of an architect?s role in the early stages of a project being solely based on experience, knowledge and creativity is coming to an end. With the advancement of technology, architects now have an invaluable head start in the design process, using data from a whole host of sources to enhance and inform their decisions. As a result, simulations are becoming increasingly important, using available data to remove guesswork and assumptions. Even the smallest creative change ? if made early enough ? can have far-reaching effects on a project, with the data provided by simulations ensuring the greatest benefit is gained from such early intervention.
?Leveraging data is very much a part of the architect?s remit,? says David Smith, Technology in Design and Production Specialist at Hames Sharley. ?New processes to refine, analyse and communicate this information are augmenting the architect?s ability to make informed decisions for the growing complexity of architectural projects.?
One of the most influential areas in which simulation...