Data-Driven Design: Leveraging Technology for Sustainable Housing Solutions

In the era of digitalisation, data-driven design has emerged as a powerful tool in sustainable architecture, allowing architects and designers to make informed decisions based on data and analytics. So how do you leverage technology and data to get sustainable housing solutions that are optimised for performance, energy efficiency, and environmental sustainability? 

Learning Outcomes 

By attending this presentation, you should be able to: 

• Explain what is meant by the terms ‘Smart Homes’ and ‘Smart Buildings’ 
• Identify the environmental benefits associated with digitalisation and data-driven design 
• Identify challenges associated with digitalisation and data-driven design 
• Outline ways to overcome these challenges and maximise the environmental benefits of data and connectivity 

(Competency codes:  PC 28, PC 31, PC 35, PC 41)