TRXL 210: ‘Computational Design to Business Value in AEC’, with Matt Goldsberry
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Oct 28, 2025 Matt Goldsberry, a design technologist and Director of D3 at HDR, shares insights on how data is transforming architecture. He discusses the evolution of computational design and the essential role of dashboards in driving decisions. The conversation dives into building interactive models and the benefits of simplifying workflows for rapid decision-making. Matt emphasizes how AI can enhance research and knowledge retrieval, and he highlights the shift towards web-based collaborative tools and the future of design automation in the AEC industry.
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Computational Design Has Evolved
- Computational design has shifted from a niche scripting support role to project leadership and data-driven decision making.
- Matt Goldsberry says practitioners now lead projects by combining computation with strategic data work.
Show Clients Drillable Data
- Build dashboards and viewers that let clients drill into data by department, building, and level.
- Use interactive web viewers and Power BI to present the model and KPIs for fast decision-making.
Speed And Simplicity Enable Decisions
- Projects multiply options quickly; clients need tools that let them play out many scenarios in real time.
- Goldsberry emphasizes speed and lightweight geometry to enable workshop-style, live decision-making.