Simulation-based design is reshaping architectural practice by giving architects new ways to use data to guide building performance, from early design choices through late-stage verification and code compliance.
Join us for this session, featuring panelists from AIA BPKC and IBPSA , to explore how:
• Simulation inputs influence design assumptions
• Workflows can align with evolving code requirements across design stages
• Architects can move beyond numerical outputs toward actionable insights that improve design quality, sustainability, occupant comfort, and innovation
As you'll see, when integrated into practice, simulation transforms performance analysis from a compliance task into a driver of design excellence.
Learning Objectives
- Learn about the latest climatic data supporting simulation and decarbonization.
- Find out how code-compliance updates are shaping simulation practices across design phases.
- Evaluate strategies to move beyond quantified data toward actionable insights that support resilience, comfort, and innovation.
- Discover how to apply concepts from simulation-based workflows to strengthen the feedback loop between performance analysis, technical coordination, and architectural decision-making.