Day 2, Session Block C5

• The formal and performance drivers
• Façade design process
• Materials and fabrication methodology

Stan Su, Morphosis Architects, Los Angeles, United States

• Procedurally generated geometry with standard components
• Curvature optimisation as design inspiration
• Façade material and system selection

Roberto Fabbri, BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group, Copenhagen, Denmark

• Controlling and harnessing of big data
• Geometrical rationalization
• Dynamic relaxation of shape

Cristobal Correa, BuroHappold Engineering, New York, United States

• From parametric design to CNC
• Efficient workflows for fabrication
• Geometry optimization

Stefano Rossi, Maffeis Engineering, Zürich, Switzerland

• CAD-integrated parametric structural analysis
• Form-finding of lightweight structures
• Iso-geometric analysis with NURBS

Anna M. Bauer, Technical University of Munich, Germany

• Digital tools that are transforming industry work-flows
• Application of cutting-edge research work to commercial projects
• Advanced digital tools for design and engineering optimisation at concept and construction stages

Vladimir Marinov, Define Engineers, London, United Kingdom

• Optimizing carbon savings, daylight performance and thermal comfort
• Partnership with contractors for fast feedback on cost and constructability
• Transferring design intent to the realities of the design build process

David Frey, HOK, Los Angeles Ca, United States