Shaping form through performance
SIMULATION
Performance-driven design
We design through simulation, not speculation.
At Archiaf, we use simulation tools not only to validate but to shape architecture. We are one of the few architecture studios that apply simulation methods as a creative force to explore expressive forms while ensuring performance, turning our approach turns analysis into design logic.
What we simulate:
Structural performance of complex or unconventional geometries
Thermal behavior of façades, envelopes and material assemblies
Acoustic propagation in public or semi-open spaces
Environmental forces such as wind, sun and moisture
Multi-criteria optimization balancing aesthetics, performance and material efficiency
By integrating FEM early in the design process, we test and iterate shapes based on how they behave, not just how they look. This allows us to reduce overengineering, optimize resources, and create high-performance forms with architectural integrity.
Whether for a kinetic façade, a freeform shell or a lightweight hybrid system, simulation helps us turn complexity into clarity.