An algorithm-based design paradigm that enables the creation and calculation of complex geometries and structures. Discover its features.
Parametric design is a technology-based methodology that, through algorithms, allows the geometric and spatial-functional definition of buildings and structures by integrating and interacting with vast amounts of information. The term "parametric" refers to the input parameters introduced into the model and to the evolutionary quality of the shape, properties, and characteristics of the elements as the model becomes more complex.
Parametric design integrates creativity and complexity with computational processes, enabling informed, adaptable, and innovative design decisions. Its defining characteristics include:
Parametric design easily adapts to spatial conditions, harmoniously integrating functional elements and even moving beyond traditional geometric shapes to generate organic, fluid, and harmonious configurations.
Primarily through digital models that integrate information from various sources and compute solutions to complex problems. Examples like BIM and Dynamo, or Rhinoceros and Grasshopper, expand the possibilities for designers and programmers in managing complex geometries. These solutions facilitate the work of architects, engineers, and designers, enabling the creation of not just one but multiple design variations from a single set of data or parameters.
Here lies one of the great advantages of this paradigm: not only does it allow us to deliver innovative solutions, but it also helps us approach the drawing board with multiple proposals that would take much longer to generate using traditional methodologies. Moreover, projects become living processes where variables or constraints can be modified to create an almost instant new design solution. This is why we say the result is flexible and adaptable.
This truly limitless paradigm can be used for residential, commercial, or any type of building and can be applied to various objects, shapes, and materials, from wood to metal. Architectural forms are no longer confined to squares, boxes, or combinations of familiar shapes. Parametric design has helped us transcend the limitations of construction, making imagination the only boundary today.
As we often say, the digital transformation in design and architecture is not just technological; it is also cultural. It involves a new way of interacting with spaces and the people who move through them, transforming business models, internal processes, and management and production tools.
In this journey, we aim to make the most of the possibilities that technology offers us to improve the quality of life for our clients, where parametric design plays a significant role. That is why we incorporate it into our projects, pushing disciplinary boundaries to achieve profitable, comfortable, and efficient solutions.