While Building Information Modeling (BIM) and computational design have revolutionized architecture, the fundamental human dimensions and building typologies have not changed. A hospital corridor still requires clearance for gurneys. A parking stall’s turning radius remains unaltered by software updates. An elementary school classroom’s sightlines for teachers are governed by ergonomics, not rendering engines.

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