A large company has outgrown its old building and needs a new one. Deciding which department is next to which and on what floor is time consuming, too few options are considered. When built, the chosen option turns out sub-par.
Use software to automatically place departments into a building, guided by each department's desired floor and neighbor, while minimizing wasted space overall. Tabulate used vs wasted space and distance between departments.
Use 3D software to create a building shell and ideal shapes for each department. Use desktop app to import these and input department requirements. A homegrown placement algorithm places the departments and displays metrics. User iterates to a solution acceptable to all stakeholders.