MAHSA   DEHGHANI

The Plan Generator is a tool that was crafted over a span of three months at Perkins&Will's Boston office, specifically as part of the Science and Technology sector. This tool is designed to streamline the decision-making process for complex master plan studies. The following are some features and considerations we kept in mind during the tool's development:

1. Selection of the master plan location and the ability to gather data specific to the site.

2. Existing buildings, along with their architectural and infrastructural conditions.

3. Introduction of new programs to the campus.

4. Adjacency matrix - Relationships between different programs/departments.

5. Specific requirements of each program/department and how these correlate with existing and future buildings and campus amenities. For instance, considerations for vibration, structural modules, floor-to-floor height, proximity to certain locations, etc.

6. Integration of various parameters such as area, aspect ratio, number of floors, natural light requirements, etc., specific to each department/program.

7. Introduction of a weighted evaluation among all defined parameters and identifying the best match between buildings and departments/programs. This automated process takes into account all constraints and opportunities to find the most efficient starting point.

8. Development of a user-friendly interface that doesn't require the user to possess scripting knowledge.

9. Interaction between the user and the tool. Although the tool is designed to automate the process, it is crucial that the designer can influence the outcome.

10. Generation of visual charts on-screen, allowing the designer to track changes in real-time and understand their implications on square footage.

 

Research Development
Design: Perkins&Will