Computational design and digital fabrication can improve sustainability in architecture in several ways:
1. Reduce Material Waste: Digital fabrication technologies such as 3D printing and CNC machining can minimize the amount of material wasted during the construction process by accurately cutting or printing materials to exact specifications, reducing waste.
2. Optimize Energy Efficiency: Computational design software can simulate energy usage in buildings by analyzing different designs and materials. This in turn can help architects to optimize energy efficiency and reduce energy usage, e.g., by using materials that are better insulators.
3. Use of Recyclable Materials: Digital fabrication allows the use of recycled materials, making the process more eco-friendly and cost-effective.
4. Integrated Design Approach: An integrated design approach that combines computational design and digital fabrication can lead to buildings that are optimized for performance, function, aesthetics and sustainability.
5. Reduced Carbon Footprint: Digital fabrication can also reduce the carbon footprint of buildings by using local materials from sustainable sources and reducing transportation costs involved in the supply chain.
Overall, the use of computational design and digital fabrication can lead to sustainable buildings that are efficient, eco-friendly and optimized for performance.
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