Data-Driven Design & Its Impact on the Future of Architecture & the Built Environment

Computational Design Director Jeremy Graham has been featured in Architecture & Design, exploring the future of data-driven design and how it’s reshaping the way we imagine, design, and deliver the built environment.

In the article, Jeremy discusses how computational design empowers HDR teams to create more sustainable, efficient, and user-focused spaces. He explains how data-driven workflows allow project teams to make evidence-based decisions, optimise building performance, and anticipate challenges before they arise. From improving thermal comfort and daylighting to enhancing collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, these approaches are helping HDR deliver innovative, resilient outcomes for both people and place.

Jeremy also highlights how these methods complement creativity rather than replace it, giving designers tools to explore possibilities while maintaining functional, human-centred design. The article demonstrates how data-driven design is not just a technology — it’s a foundation for smarter, more informed, and more resilient architecture.

Read the article, “Data-driven design and its impact on the future of architecture and the built environment.”