# Generative Design

In this section, we’ll look at what the term 'generative design' means in relation to the AEC industry.

We will look at the following:

* [What is Generative Design?](https://www.generativedesign.org/01-introduction/01-02_generative-design/01-02-01_what-is-generative-design)
* [Why Should I Use Generative Design?](https://www.generativedesign.org/01-introduction/01-02_generative-design/01-02-02_why-should-i-use-generative-design)
* [What Goes into a Generative Design Process?](https://www.generativedesign.org/01-introduction/01-02_generative-design/01-02-03_what-goes-into-a-generative-design-process)
* [Examples of Generative Design](https://www.generativedesign.org/01-introduction/01-02_generative-design/01-02-04_examples-of-generative-design)

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