> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://www.generativedesign.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://www.generativedesign.org/01-introduction/01-02_generative-design.md).

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

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