pre-design analysis
2 articles on pre-design analysis.

3D Space Analysis: Seeing How a Space Will Function Before the Design Process Begins
3D Space Analysis builds a functional simulation from raw site data—revealing how a space will perform before any design decisions are made, giving design teams and owners early visibility into constraints and opportunities.
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3D Model for Pre-Design Site Analysis: Visualizing Real Usage Potential from the Concept Stage
Before designing a building, the site must be understood as a three-dimensional environment. 3D Site Analysis covering Topography, Solar Path, Neighboring Context, and Wind Flow enables precise design decisions from the concept stage, reducing problems discovered during construction.
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