Smart Architecture is a process and technology driven architecture firm established by architects and engineers who have worked at the interface of digital technologies and the architecture and construction industry for over thirty years. Beginning at SOM in the 1980's, at Frank Gehry's office in the 1990's, and on major buildings worldwide in the last decade, we have continued to advance the art of digital modeling, now evolved into BIM.
We know computers and we know buildings. Smart Architecture applies digital technology to building design and construction. We design and develop buildings as well as consult with architects, artists, engineers, builders and owners, to explore designs and manage the documentation and construction process through a 3D database.
On projects of diverse scales, ranging from artwork to infrastructure, our services harness the potential of the digital database to enhance understanding, visualization and coordination, resulting in better design and more economical and productive execution.
We know computers and we know buildings. Smart Architecture applies digital technology to building design and construction. We design and develop buildings as well as consult with architects, artists, engineers, builders and owners, to explore designs and manage the documentation and construction process through a 3D database.
On projects of diverse scales, ranging from artwork to infrastructure, our services harness the potential of the digital database to enhance understanding, visualization and coordination, resulting in better design and more economical and productive execution.
Services
We construct 3D digital models, from simple sketch and surface models to complete virtual buildings with structure, materials and assemblies.
We organize models intelligently, so that subsets of the geometry can be extracted for structural and mechanical design, wind, energy and fire studies, feasibility and sequencing, and other needs of consultants, authorities and contractors.
Centerlines, workpoints and reference surfaces are just as important as built-up shapes and extruded profiles.
We can write scripts to automate processes, build geometries, or link models and data of different formats.
We organize models intelligently, so that subsets of the geometry can be extracted for structural and mechanical design, wind, energy and fire studies, feasibility and sequencing, and other needs of consultants, authorities and contractors.
Centerlines, workpoints and reference surfaces are just as important as built-up shapes and extruded profiles.
We can write scripts to automate processes, build geometries, or link models and data of different formats.
The digital model is tool for design and a record of the developing project.
Beginning with a surface or solid model of a building envelope, adding backup and support systems, developing construction details - useful information from the design team and contractors is continually added.
At the same time, we work to simplify the forms and details.
We can simplify and rationalize complicated geometries.
Irregular shapes can be broken up into repeatable modules.
Free-form curves and surfaces can be manipulated so they are formable from flat sheets or simpler shapes.
Beginning with a surface or solid model of a building envelope, adding backup and support systems, developing construction details - useful information from the design team and contractors is continually added.
At the same time, we work to simplify the forms and details.
We can simplify and rationalize complicated geometries.
Irregular shapes can be broken up into repeatable modules.
Free-form curves and surfaces can be manipulated so they are formable from flat sheets or simpler shapes.
The computer model is a useful tool for coordinating information across the project team.
Consultants working in 3D visualize a design much more completely than by drawings alone, and often the best way to coordinate a complicated assembly is to build the structural and mechanical systems in the model.
We can work with consultants to help them construct their own models, or we can build 3D information from their drawings.
It's seldom possible, or desirable, to have every contributor to a project use the same computer program.
Consultants working in 3D visualize a design much more completely than by drawings alone, and often the best way to coordinate a complicated assembly is to build the structural and mechanical systems in the model.
We can work with consultants to help them construct their own models, or we can build 3D information from their drawings.
It's seldom possible, or desirable, to have every contributor to a project use the same computer program.
In the end, digital information must be turned into a physical building: the design has to be communicated to the construction team.
There must be a simple but complete explanation of how the building goes together, so the contractor can understand the project's complexities and not escalate costs from fear of the unknown.
2D drawings and 3D digital models complement one another.
The drawings are a road map for the model, explaining the components and their arrangement, while the model is the source of geometry and dimensional control.
There must be a simple but complete explanation of how the building goes together, so the contractor can understand the project's complexities and not escalate costs from fear of the unknown.
2D drawings and 3D digital models complement one another.
The drawings are a road map for the model, explaining the components and their arrangement, while the model is the source of geometry and dimensional control.
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