Description
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe famously said, “God is in the details.” In sustainable architecture, the impact of thoughtful detailing is more critical than ever. While bold goals shape early design, it’s the resolution of assemblies, continuity of documentation, and firm standards that ultimately drive performance. This panel will bring together envelope experts and practice technologists from small, mid-sized, and large firms to discuss how workflows, standards, and tools are evolving to support sustainable outcomes. Co-Speakers—including D.TO, architects, a BIM manager, and an Autodesk expert—will share real-world challenges, from inaccessible detail libraries to BIM limitations, and we’ll explore how technology is starting to close those gaps. We’ll examine how platforms like Revit software, emerging artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, and context-aware detailing tools are transforming envelope design—aligning performance, precision, and through smarter practices and better delivery.
Key Learnings
- Discover the technical and organizational barriers to high-performance envelope detailing in different firm sizes.
- Learn how decisions made in early-phase design influence downstream and envelope performance.
- Learn how new tools and workflows (including AI-assisted detail guidance) are helping teams improve design outcomes.
- Learn about real-world strategies for improving through smarter detailing and standardization practices.