R&D

The R&D department at IPA - Architecture and more is a forward-thinking innovation lab, closely integrated with the BIM team and dedicated to advancing technology within the AEC industry. This department serves as a key driver of progress, constantly exploring and adopting emerging tools, workflows, and digital strategies that support the evolution of architectural and engineering practices.

With a strong emphasis on internal software development, the R&D team designs and implements customized tools that streamline processes, enhance project coordination, and improve operational efficiency across teams.

Their work supports a seamless integration between design, documentation, and construction workflows - bridging the gap between concept and execution through robust technological solutions. From generative design algorithms to advanced data analysis and automation, the department actively engages in ongoing research to bring innovative, scalable digital solutions into practice.

Design research remains vital - especially when linked with data-driven decision-making. By blending experimentation with application, IPA’s R&D department plays a central role in shaping the future of project delivery and digital transformation in the built environment.

Generative design empowers architects and engineers to explore a wide range of spatial solutions through computational processes. By leveraging data inputs, algorithmic logic and performance goals, this approach enables generation and evaluation of design alternatives - each optimized for criteria such as daylight, views, energy or spatial efficiency. Through the integration of parametric modeling and automation, our team embeds intelligence directly into the design workflow, allowing real-time feedback and iterative testing. This streamlines decision-making and supports more informed, sustainable outcomes. Generative design reshapes the traditional linear process into a dynamic, interactive exploration - constantly balancing form, function, and performance.