# 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) ![](/files/-LrPm4-KXCPmGWBUknRz) > Massing analysis - Alkmaar Housing Commission - The Living --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://www.generativedesign.org/01-introduction/01-02_generative-design.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.