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Generative Construction: What Is It and How Can It Transform Construction?

Given the complexity of construction, the ability to do virtual “what if” experiments will transform the industry. But shift to generative construction requires a new way of thinking.
By Dimitris Farmakis
April 16, 2021
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by Dimitris Farmakis
As a lecturer at Stanford University and TedX speaker, Dimitris Farmakis also lends his expertise to the benefits of sustainable building design and BIM. He works on transforming the construction industry with integrated processes and artificial intelligence. Dimi has been heavily involved with ALICE in R&D, working on product prototyping and beta testing. He holds a Masters in Civil & Environmental Engineering degree from Stanford University. Prior to ALICE, he founded Solvia Studio, a BIM Consulting Services company in Greece.

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