The right technology solution for generative design
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Follow our quick software and hardware checklists to help ensure your generative design solution package is up to the task.
Select software
Most leading AEC software vendors offer generative design (GD) in some form. Some are integrated, but most are an add-on module that you will need to invest in or access. Those packages that offer GD technologies include, but are not limited to:
- Autodesk Revit with Generative Design (for subscribers of AEC Collection with Revit 2022)
- Autodesk Dynamo for Revit (for single-product subscribers of Revit 2021)
- Bentley Systems MicroStation OpenBuildings with GenerativeComponents
- Nemetschek Vectorworks
- Nemetschek Graphisoft
If your software is not listed above, contact the company to see if there is a GD add-on from your vendor before investing in a separate product.
Note: The output of a GD module is CAD data that can be read by your CAD application; therefore, not every person in the organisation will need the add-on — only those who are actively engaged in generative design.
Determine hardware requirements
Generative design software places intense performance demands on computers, similar to BIM and 3D design needs. How fast it runs depends on computer capabilities. Recommended specifications include:
- 64-bit, 6- to 12-core processor running a minimum of 2.6GHz
- 32- or 64GB of RAM (larger for more complex projects)
- 512GB–2TB NVMe storage
- Mid- to high-end graphics card certified by your hardware vendor
For best performance, make sure you check what your package requires and make sure you purchase independent software vendor (ISV) certified hardware. ISV certification guarantees that the hardware you use has been optimised to work with your software and is only available from workstation-class computers.
Plan for deployment
Timing is everything. Be sure to schedule and budget for training to coincide with technology deployment.
- 64-bit, 6- to 12-core processor running a minimum of 2.6GHz
- 32- or 64GB of RAM (larger for more complex projects)
- 512GB–2TB NVMe storage
- Mid- to high-end graphics card certified by your hardware vendor
For best performance, make sure you check what your package requires and make sure you purchase independent software vendor (ISV) certified hardware. ISV certification guarantees that the hardware you use has been optimised to work with your software and is only available from workstation-class computers.
Hardware upgrades
- Have you secured funding? (Read How to Ask for Tech Funding.)
- Will you upgrade all staff at once or plan a phased installation?
- Is the budget assigned for a specific point in time, or allocated over months or quarters?
- Is IT ready to support any required hardware upgrade with adequate server and bandwidth resources?
Software training
- Staff using GD need between a half of a day and 2 days of training, depending on their current knowledge of the programs.
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