Visualize and Compare Multiple Scenarios in Real Time
Giraffe's core strength lies in its ability to handle multiple design scenarios simultaneously. Imagine being able to explore different building heights, layouts, and land uses within a single project, instantly comparing their impact on key metrics.
The platform allows you to:
Create Separate Scenarios: Divide your project into distinct design options, each representing a unique vision for the site. These scenarios can be managed as individual layers within the platform.
Establish Clear Visualizations: Set up dedicated views for each scenario, ensuring a seamless transition between different design concepts. This allows you to quickly activate the necessary layers and visualize them on the map, fostering a clear understanding of each option.
Example: Imagine a mixed-use development project where you're considering three scenarios:
Scenario 1: A lower-density development with predominantly residential units.
Scenario 2: A moderate-density development with a mix of residential and commercial space.
Scenario 3: A high-density development with an additional four-story uplift to maximize floor space.
Giraffe enables you to easily visualize and compare these scenarios side-by-side.
Real-Time Analytics Drive Informed Decision-Making
What truly sets Giraffe apart is its integration of real-time analytics. Behind each design scenario, the platform constantly crunches numbers, providing instant feedback on key performance indicators (KPIs). This eliminates the need for manual calculations and lengthy analysis, empowering you to make decisions based on accurate, up-to-date data.
Key features include:
Comprehensive Development Metrics: Giraffe tracks a wide range of metrics relevant to development projects, including:
Total Dwellings: The total number of residential units.
Total Gross Floor Area (GFA): The total area of all floors within the building.
Residential GFA: The area dedicated specifically to residential units.
Commercial GFA: The area dedicated to commercial space.
Financial Modeling: Incorporate financial assumptions to understand the potential profitability of each design scenario. This includes estimating construction costs, rental income, and other relevant financial factors.
Configurable Settings: Customize the displayed metrics to focus on the KPIs that are most important to your project. You can easily add, remove, and reorder metrics based on your specific needs.
Scenario Comparison: Compare the performance of each scenario across key metrics in a clear and intuitive format. This allows you to quickly identify the options that offer the greatest potential for success.
Dynamic Linking for Real-Time Updates
Giraffe's dynamic linking feature ensures that any changes you make to the design are instantly reflected in the analytics. This means that you can experiment with different design parameters and immediately see the impact on key metrics, streamlining the optimization process.
Parametric Design: Adjust key parameters such as building height, unit size, and land use, and watch as the platform automatically recalculates the relevant metrics.
Immediate Feedback: Eliminate the time lag between design changes and performance analysis. With Giraffe, you can see the impact of your decisions in real-time, allowing you to iterate quickly and efficiently.
Example: If you add or remove floors from a building in one scenario, Giraffe will automatically update the total dwellings, GFA, and estimated construction costs for that scenario.
Usage Editor: Control Properties and Costs
Giraffe's usage editor allows you to define the properties and associated costs for different land uses within your project. This provides a powerful mechanism for controlling the financial impact of various design choices.
Typology-Based Properties: Bake specific properties into the typology of each land use. For example, you can define a "residential" usage with specific hard costs per square meter.
Global Updates: Any changes you make to the usage editor will automatically update the corresponding metrics across all scenarios. This ensures consistency and saves time.
Example: If you increase the hard cost for residential usage from $2,000 per square meter to $3,000 per square meter, Giraffe will automatically update the estimated construction costs for all residential units across all scenarios.