Abby Willets
About Abby Willets
Abby Willets is an R&D Engineer known for her transformative work on Autodesk's Informed Design software and her vision for a future with mass-produced quality in building components.
Title: R&D Engineer
Abby Willets holds the position of R&D Engineer. In this role, she focuses on research and development within the engineering sector. Her work involves developing new tools and processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in the field. With a background in engineering, Abby is responsible for innovating and improving methods and techniques used in her industry.
Beta Testing Informed Design by Autodesk
Abby Willets has participated as a beta tester for Autodesk's cutting-edge software, Informed Design. Her involvement in this project helped to provide valuable feedback and insights during the development phase. As a beta tester, Abby contributed to refining and enhancing the software, ensuring its functionality and usability met the high standards expected from Autodesk's products.
Transforming MEP Utility Kit
In her role as an R&D Engineer, Abby Willets transformed the MEP Utility Kit into a dynamic, configurable Revit family. This transformation allows for greater flexibility and customization within Revit, an essential tool for many engineering and architectural projects. Her work has enabled users to tailor the MEP Utility Kit to their specific needs, enhancing productivity and precision in their designs.
Future Vision for Engineering Processes
Abby Willets envisions a future free of shop drawings while streamlining processes and workflows. Her vision includes the use of productized building components as enablers of mass-produced quality, which can significantly improve efficiency and consistency in construction projects. Abby believes in the potential of these components to revolutionize the industry by providing standardized, high-quality outcomes.
Design Philosophy and Constraints
Abby Willets believes that designing with constraints does not curb creativity, but rather provides choices that work. She advocates for the idea that constraints can be a source of innovation, guiding designers toward more practical and efficient solutions. This philosophy underpins her approach to engineering, where she seeks to optimize designs within given parameters to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Commitment to Green Canopy NODE's Theory of Change
Abby Willets aims for outcomes for a better future through Deep Work in Green Canopy NODE's Theory of Change. Her commitment to this initiative involves focusing on sustainable and impactful engineering practices that contribute to long-term positive change. Through her work, Abby strives to align her projects with the principles of environmental sustainability and social responsibility.