Examples of Conceptual Design Analysis

Learn from these examples of the different types of analysis that you can perform on conceptual designs.

The analysis examples use the following massing study.

Sample massing study

Topics in this section

Create an Area Analysis Schedule
You have designed masses to explore a conceptual design for a building. You want to analyze the most cost-effective or profitable mix of uses for each floor of the building.
Creating a Schedule to Analyze Exterior Surface Area
You have designed masses to explore a conceptual design for a building. You want to determine exterior surface areas around the perimeter of each floor.
Create a Perimeter Analysis Schedule
You have designed masses to explore a conceptual design for a building. You want to produce rough cost estimates, based on its linear dimensions, to check construction costs for the project.
Create a Volume Analysis Schedule
You have designed masses to explore a conceptual design for a building. You want to analyze the volume of masses in the design.

Parent topic: Analyzing a Conceptual Design