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THE MARC
tools allows us to define parameters
of problems to explore solutions and
possibly discover new ones, while
assessing their effect. A parametric
model, for example, could be used to
grow a solution to a problem, like sun
shading that grows itself on a model
of a building in response to sunlight,
surrounding buildings, targeting an
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energy performance threshold or a
level of building occupant thermal
comfort.”
About Arup
Arup is the creative force at the heart
of many of the world’s most prominent
projects in the built environment
and across industry. With over 80
offices in 35 countries,
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Arup has more than
13,000 planners,
designers, engineers and
consultants delivering
innovative projects across
the world with creativity
and passion.
We have worked on more
than 20,000 projects
and developments in
Africa; offering clients
multidisciplinary
engineering, planning,
project management,
transaction advice and
sustainability consulting
services.
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and © Geustyn & Horak
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News Article by:
Sue Charlton - SJC Creative
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For more information, go to www.arup.com/Global_locations/South_Africa.
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