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# Optimization

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In this chapter, we’ll look at:

* [What Is Optimization](/02-deeper-dive/02-03_optimization/02-03-01_what-is-optimization.md)[?](/02-deeper-dive/02-03_optimization/02-03-01_what-is-optimization.md)
* [Objective Functions](/02-deeper-dive/02-03_optimization/02-03-02_objective-function.md)
* [Constraints](/02-deeper-dive/02-03_optimization/02-03-03_constraints.md)
* [Data](/02-deeper-dive/02-03_optimization/02-03-04_data.md)
* [Defining Goals](/02-deeper-dive/02-03_optimization/02-03-05_defining-goals.md) (and objective criteria)

First, let's explore what optimization means in relation to the AEC industry and generative design.