--- title: "The Equipped Architect: Generative Design" description: Welcome to Cadalyst's site where architects can find useful information, advise, insights, resources, and inspiration about generative design technology. --- [![Cadalyst](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cadalyst_logo_w_tagline.png?width=190&height=45&name=Cadalyst_logo_w_tagline.png "Cadalyst")](https://www.cadalyst.com) - [CAD Management](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadmanagement) - [CAD Management Articles](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadmanagement) - [CAD Management Newsletter Archive](https://info.cadalyst.com/cad-manager-newsletter-archive) - [Just Tell Jo](https://blog.cadalyst.com/just-tell-jo) - [Design Solutions](https://blog.cadalyst.com/architecture-infrastructure-construction-solutions) - [Architecture, Infrastructure, Construction](https://blog.cadalyst.com/architecture-infrastructure-construction-solutions) - [The Equipped Architect: Generative Design](https://blog.cadalyst.com/the-equipped-architect-generative-design) - [DraftSight Insights](https://blog.cadalyst.com/lynn-allens-draftsight-insight) - [Product Design & Manufacturing](https://blog.cadalyst.com/product-design-manufacturing-solutions) - [CAD Hardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadalyst-cad-hardware) - [CAD Tech News Archive](https://info.cadalyst.com/cad-tech-news-archive) - [Resources](https://info.cadalyst.com/white-papers) - [CAD Cartoon](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cad-cartoons) - [Cadalyst Just Tell Jo Newsletter](https://info.cadalyst.com/just-tell-jo) - [Cadalyst Videos](https://www.youtube.com/user/cadalystvideos) - [Whitepapers & Tips](https://info.cadalyst.com/white-papers) - [CAD Benchmark Test](https://info.cadalyst.com/cad-benchmark-test) - [CAD Code/Hot Tip Harry](https://cadtips.cadalyst.com/) - [CAD Podcasts](https://info.cadalyst.com/podcasts-for-cad-users) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. # The Equipped Architect: Generative Design #### Welcome to Cadalyst's site where architects can find useful information, advise, insights, resources, and inspiration about the generative design technology that empower your creativity and improve your workflows. ## **Articles and Resources** With generative design (GD), AEC software is undergoing a time of powerful transition. Suddenly architects can use artificial intelligence (AI) to explore thousands of design possibilities in the time a human being can explore one. As you look at this technology to find out if you’re ready to give it a try, Cadalyst and Z by HP joined forces to bring you this three-part series to help you find how to break into this tech, get the hardware you need, and to get your upper management excited about the possibilities. Dig in and find out more!   [How to Get Started with Generative Design](https://blog.cadalyst.com/the-equipped-architect-generative-design/how-to-get-started-with-generative-design) Generative design has made its way into AEC software and you can see the benefits right out of your reach. Find out how you can get your design firm bought into using this technology. *By Cadalyst Staff*   ![Z by HP Z Book Studio](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Editorial%20-%20Misc/Magneta_16_WS_NouvelleSilver-1.jpg?width=200&height=170&name=Magneta_16_WS_NouvelleSilver-1.jpg) [The Right Technology Solution for Generative Design](https://blog.cadalyst.com/the-equipped-architect-generative-design/the-right-technology-solution-for-generative-design)Follow our quick software and hardware checklists to help ensure your generative design solution package is up to the task. *By Cadalyst Staff*   ![Z by HP Z4 Desktop](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Editorial%20-%20Misc/Z4%20G4%20Pike_hero_L-1.png?width=200&height=230&name=Z4%20G4%20Pike_hero_L-1.png) [How to Ask for Tech Funding?](https://blog.cadalyst.com/the-equipped-architect-generative-design/how-to-ask-for-tech-funding)Secure funding for your hardware upgrade. *By Cadalyst Staff*   [![Z by HP Primary Lock Up\_black](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Editorial%20-%20Cadalyst%20Website/HP-EquippedGenDesign/Z%20by%20HP%20Primary%20Lock%20Up_black.png?width=200&height=110&name=Z%20by%20HP%20Primary%20Lock%20Up_black.png)](https://www.hp.com/aec?utm_source=cadalyst) **Additional Resources from HP:** [Link here for AEC-oriented resources direct from HP.](http://hp.com/aec?utm_source=cadalyst)   [***Articles Sponsored by Z by HP***](http://hp.com/aec?utm_source=cadalyst) [![Cadalyst](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Editorial%20-%20Misc/Cadalyst_logo-trans-3.png?width=270&height=60&name=Cadalyst_logo-trans-3.png "Cadalyst")](https://www.cadalyst.com) ©2026 Longitude Media, LLC. 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