Delve allows for the generation of unit-sized allocations within generated buildings with Residential and Hotel use types present. These units are used to generate additional metrics about the generated development, including unit performance, cost and value modeling, and access analysis.
Unit outlines are exported within both the exported 3D Rhino file and the 2D DXF files available from Delve.
Generation and Placement
Delve includes algorithms for placing double-loaded units along a central corridor. This unit placement mechanism is used within high and medium-density Residential buildings. Additionally, Delve offers external access generation, which can be used for lower-density residential programs such as townhouses and single-family homes.
External Access Generation Example:
External Access Generation:
Unit Type Properties
Name - Used for identification and colorization of the resulting units
Min Area - The minimum area for the generated unit type in the unit system specified within the project
Percentage - Percentage of total units that should be allocated for the unit type
Occupancy - Number of people intended to occupy the generated space
Default Settings
1-Bedroom
Percentage - 50%
Min Area - 500 sqft (46.5 sqm)
Occupancy - 1
2-Bedroom
Percentage - 50%
Min Area - 700 sqft (65 sqm)
Occupancy - 2
Updating Delve Unit Mix
Included below is a video example of the steps required to access the interface for updating unit mix within a existing Delve study: