Genetic Design — DAO | Algorithmic & Timber Architecture

Genetic Design
Long-Term Objective

Our long-term design objective is to create deeply pliable design algorithms that imitate the complete interconnection of design deliverables. It is similar to prefabrication but where every design is unique. Our genetic designs would instantly create the drawings (plans, sections, elevations, details, fabrication outputs, etc.) for a finished product based on the client’s inputs. The preparation of a genetic design is similar to making a seed, where the genetic rules are prearranged and can govern all the possible decisions to make a unique tree. Afterwards, each seed can automatically produce a unique, finely tuned tree on its own.

The above image shows the automation spectrum, defining the position of Genetic Design relative to more familiar design stages. The diagram above outlines our services along a spectrum of automation between hand-drawn and biological DNA. While we continue to work at every tier, we press for advancement with our algorithm work based on a foundation of our more analogue foundations.

Our approach to design can be applied to many scales, extending beyond the scope of traditional architecture. We program genetic design products or buildings that can automatically adjust to fit the needs of many different clients based on strategic algorithm implicitization. We also deepen our project impacts by seeing our genetic design work through to production as part of our evolving design process with a diverse team of specialists in various fields. The benefits of a fully integrated genetic design are broad and the future of the design profession lies in further imitation of biology.

The diagram above outlines our services along a spectrum of automation between hand-drawn and biological DNA.

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