About | Kova PedSim

Our Story

Kova PedSim was built by Puja Bhagat (M.Arch.) and Jonathan Wong (M.Arch.) as a element of their M.Arch thesis for the Emergent Design and Technologies (EmTech) postgraduate programme at the Architectural Association under the supervision of Dr. Elif Erdine and Dr. Milad Showkatbakhsh.

OUR MISSION

Redefining the Way We Design

Kova PedSim's mission is to enhance generative architectural design by integrating human interactions and social dynamics into the design process. Through our socially-driven pedestrian simulation plugin for Grasshopper3D, we empower architects and urban planners to make informed, people-centered decisions across various scales. By humanizing computational design, Kova PedSim enables a more holistic understanding of how spaces can serve the needs and behaviors of those who inhabit them.

Meet the Team

Meet the team behind Kova PedSim, a passionate group committed to human-centered design and advancing architectural insight through innovative simulation.

Co-Developer

Puja Bhagat

B.Arch., M.Arch., CPHC, LEED GA

Puja Bhagat is a computational designer, who holds a M.Arch in Emergent Technologies and Design from the Architectural Association, as well as a B.Arch from Penn State University.

Her research explores the transformative potential of architecture as a tool for empowering communities. By integrating the physical and digital realms, she develops context-specific and dynamically adaptive solutions that foster interconnected spaces.

Co-Developer

Jonathan Wong

B.S., B.Arch., CPHC, LEED GA

Jonathan Wong is a computational designer, who holds a M.Arch in Emergent Technologies and Design from the Architectural Association, a B.Arch and a B.S. in Mathematics from Penn State University. His research and work focuses on developing computational workflows and digital tools to empower architects and designers to make informed, data-driven decisions at every stage of the design process.

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