Design Integration with Cyclops, Ladybug & Wallacei

In this workshop, we will focus on an office building typology, known for its freedom in facade articulation and emphasis on transparent, expressive envelopes. Set within an existing urban context, the design will respond to both site-specific and neighboring conditions.

We will begin with form studies, utilizing form factor metrics to assess massing efficiency and envelope performance. SubD modeling will support the transition from mesh-based studies to more complex, organic forms. Form and facade articulation will be linked through an efficient Grasshopper setup.

Next, Ladybug and Cyclops will drive interactive, data-driven evaluations, enabling rapid testing of sustainability KPIs such as daylight and solar exposure.

For detailed facade analysis, Ladybug will assess cumulative radiation, balancing solar gains and shading needs. Finally, we will utilize an evolutionary solver to optimize key design and facade parameters, refining the building iteratively toward enhanced environmental and contextual performance.

Participants will work individually throughout the workshop. A form study of the facade rationalization script will be provided, with predefined guidelines for setting up the geometry. This workflow and its limitations will be explained during the introductory lecture.

Once the facade rationalization is in place, we will explore shading strategies and building specifications, including glazing properties and material selections, assessing their impact on the project's sustainability KPIs.