Software Technologies: SOM San Francisco Structural Engineering Studio Environmental Analysis Tool

The Structural Engineering Studio office of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, LLP (SOM) recently developed the Environmental Analysis Tool, a new software program aimed to analyze the environmental impact of structures. The program can calculate the specific carbon footprint over a structure’s service life, giving designers and engineers the ability to be more environmentally aware. It utilizes SOM building data to easily predict the carbon emissions and cost-benefit of buildings, based on their structural systems. The Environmental Analysis Tool also displays the benefits of employing advanced structural systems, which minimize damage during man-made and natural events.

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