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Scott Shields Architects (SSA) has extensive experience with commercial and residential projects to master planning new neighborhoods. \u201cOur mission is to create innovative places with enduring values,\u201d says Andrew Shields, Managing Principal at Scott Shields Architects. \u201cAs architects, it’s a privilege to be building the future environments that our children and their children will enjoy.\u201d Image: D\u00e9but Waterfront Residences, courtesy of SSA<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Executive summary<\/strong>
* Boutique firm Scott Shields Architects boosts its operations through using new tools like Autodesk Forma that help them deliver efficient, sustainable projects while upping their capacity to tackle larger projects. 
* This strategic addition connects Forma\u2013available from AEC Collection subscriptions\u2013with Revit and Autodesk Construction Cloud, allowing the team to move through the project phases without losing time on rework. * By reducing time-consuming tasks, the team frees up more time to test multiple concepts, using data from Forma\u2019s analyses to back up their design decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cWe get an exponentially higher output because we can analyze so much more, and I know it\u2019s going to give our clients better outcomes in the same amount of time.\u201d  
Andrew Shields, Managing Principal, Scott Shields Architects<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Efficient workflows free up more time to deliver better client outcomes <\/strong>
New opportunities open for boutique architecture firms such as Scott Shields Architects<\/a> (SSA) as they embrace new technology that boosts their workflows and business. For SSA\u2019s Toronto-based team of 15, flexibility and efficiency are both core to successful projects and key criteria for new tools. \u201cEfficiency is not necessarily just about time. If you can be more efficient, it gives you more time and opportunities to focus on other aspects of a project,\u201d explains Andrew Shields, managing principal at Scott Shields Architects. \u201cWe look for tools that will help us overcome the challenge of time pressures and<\/em> deliver better outcomes for our clients.\u201d  
 
The firm is often commissioned to do quick feasibility studies and schematic designs of mixed-use and high-density housing projects. To enable efficient workflows and effective decision making within tight deadlines, the team integrated Autodesk Forma, a cloud-based tool for planning and design. This strategic addition connects Forma\u2013available from their AEC Collection subscriptions\u2013with Revit and Autodesk Construction Cloud.

Shields: \u201cLinking software in a continuous workflow from concept to construction allows us to seamlessly move through the project without wasting time \u2018redrawing\u2019 at each stage.\u201d It\u2019s also about having the right information at the right time to make the best design decisions. \u201cWe get an exponentially higher output because we can analyze so much more, and I know it\u2019s going to give our clients better outcomes in the same amount of time,\u201d he continues.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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One example illustrates how the team tested and iterated a high-rise to have slightly higher more compact volumes that accommodated more units,<\/em><\/em> provided more apartments with better sun and daylight conditions, and created more ground floor public space. <\/em>
 
With Forma\u2019s quick site set up, the team gets testing in no time<\/strong> 
Having accurate site information from the start helps the team hit the ground running. \u201cWith so many developments in the city, you need to closely monitor what\u2019s happening and how regulations apply. So, having access to context models instantaneously is very valuable,” Shields explains. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“To get that base set up within Forma in a couple of clicks is fantastic\u2013it saves a huge amount of time and hassle, which allows us to just start testing concepts straightaway.\u201d  <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Iterating in Forma helps them quickly rule out the \u2018what ifs\u2019. \u201cThe ability to quickly test multiple ideas in Forma has been a big benefit,\u201d says Shields. \u201cWe can test out concepts and if they don\u2019t work, we just move onto the next one. Previously we might not spend much time exploring an idea because we don\u2019t know if it will work\u2013so it’s extremely creative.\u201d 
 
Analyses give the team confidence in their design decisions<\/strong> 
Forma\u2019s analyses come into play for designing comfortable urban environments often governed by regulations. Shields: \u201cConsidering overshadowing on the surroundings and ensuring good daylight access is crucial for the approvals process. Being able to visualize this from day one in Forma just avoids problems down the line.\u201d The easy-to-use analyses enable everyone in the team access to this data, regardless of their technical knowledge.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“The daylight potential on facades becomes a powerful argument for justifying site layouts.”<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Real-time feedback keeps a good design flow. \u201cWe’re getting feedback on the total floor area and environmental parameters while<\/em> we\u2019re designing,\u201d Shield says. \u201cPreviously we had to wait weeks for reports and then redo the design once we got the information. Now we can do those checks almost instantly ourselves and make changes immediately. So that’s an incredibly powerful tool.\u201d \u00a0

Data gives the team confidence they\u2019re on the right track. \u201cHaving analyzed multiple options with data to back them up, we can justify our design rationale more convincingly. We can show options with the ideal unit mix, least overshadowing, or best wind conditions. So, we feel comfortable that we can move the project forward and the thorough testing allows clients to make decisions much faster.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Solar energy analysis<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Solar balcony study<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For example, for a residential high-rise, the team used the Solar energy tool to quickly determine the most optimal facade for placing solar balconies and then refine the fa\u00e7ade design, in Revit, to maximize energy generation. Projects in northern regions can take advantage of lower sun angles during winter which allows facades to generate solar energy efficiently.<\/em>
 
Forma\u2019s connection to Revit helps save 1-2 days of rework<\/strong>
After the schematic phase, the Forma model is sent to Revit to start the BIM process. Shields: \u201cAs the Revit model already has the base parameters such as the context, massing, and levels, we can start the main modelling straightaway without time-consuming, manual processes.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“There was downtime previously when different software we used were not connected and we had to remodel everything\u2013so by avoiding that rework with the Forma and Revit connection, this helps us to save 1-2 days on average.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Despite SSA\u2019s compact team, project scale is no obstacle. \u201cHaving Forma allowed us to find more opportunities because we are confident that we can handle them,\u201d Shields says. \u201cMaster plans of two million square feet are projects we may have shied away from before because of size, complexity, and resource restrictions whereas having this software certainly allows us to compete for them now.\u201d 
 
Innovation is rooted in SSA\u2019s culture. Shields: \u201cWe\u2019re always looking for new possibilities whether that’s in software or building materials. We keep up to date with the latest technologies because at the end of the day, it allows us to present better projects to our clients.\u201d <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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