AUTOMATION OF THE DESIGN PROCESS FOR ACM FAÇADES

Automation of design workflows is crucial for corporate competitiveness in the building envelope sector. The process between architectural concept and fabrication involves extended timelines and repetitive procedures, exposing the workflow to potential human errors. This study defines a parametric CAE workflow aiming to automate the detailed design of Aluminum Composite Material (ACM) ventilated façades. By adopting advanced CAD techniques supported by visual scripting, an algorithm capable of converting a façade drawing into production-ready models was conceived. The system reduces technical development time and human errors by integrating a systematic and repeatable management of design and fabrication phases related to panels, frames, and other elements, also providing an ideal foundation for technical and economic optimizations. The obtained results demonstrate that the adopted computational design strategy speeds up information flows between early-stage concept and industrial manufacturing.