Intelligence through algorithms
Syllabus
Photo Credit: Latent Studio by Alberto Carronovo, Final Thesis MACAD 22/23
Intro Description & Structure
In an increasingly digitised world, harnessing the power of algorithms at various scales related to the built environment is not just an option but a necessity. This thesis cluster gathers research themes that explore the relevance of algorithmic design and artificial intelligence in the evolving landscape of the AEC.
While artificial intelligence is top of mind these days, it is important to question its format, processes and meaning associated with the domain of architecture: the conception and materialisation of man-made space. Students will propose and examine how computational processes can lead to innovative and intelligent solutions to present problems pertaining to the built space.
Students’ work may involve the collection, or creation of vast amounts of data that can support predictive modelling processes to enhance architectural design. Parametric design as well as artificial intelligence and machine learning processes are explored as tools to enhance architectural creation, behaviour and performance.
The thesis projects developed in this topic create advanced computational processes and innovative approaches to digital model interaction, ultimately leading to increased efficiency, transparency, and performance in the built environment.
Photo Credit: LAY IT OUT by Sara Kessba and Jana Semaan, Generative Planning MaCAD 22/23
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Projects from this course
Research Trip to Autodesk Technology Center
As part of my thesis research, I had an opportunity to join the residency program at the Autodesk Technology Center in Boston, where I continued refining my proposal, but now with the benefit of access to cutting-edge facilities and experts in the field. Autodesk, a global leader in design and technology solutions, develops tools that … Read more
Customizing comfort
From parts to purpose – embracing circularity by redefining furniture composition Problem In contemporary furniture markets there is a problem of the environmental impact caused by inefficient design, excessive waste generation, and unsustainable consumption. Results are overproduction, resource depletion, and high carbon emissions during production processes. Additionally, limited design solutions don’t fully meet user needs, … Read more
Agent-Flow
Ai-assistant for Architects at early design stage Following work is envisioned as a reflection on the design principles and methodologies learned during my studies as an architect. From my early days in architecture, I was fascinated by the conceptual phase of project development. I found it truly amazing how diverse design inputs could merge into … Read more
BUILDCODE
Eu Regulations for AI integration and BIM analysis through NLP I think most of us get traumatized every time we search for a specific regulation, right? Every time it’s a nightmare that feels like a descent into madness. Especially when working in different countries, that have their own land divisions with different approaches to regulatory … Read more
In pursuit of Identity
Exploring architectural identity of the city with 3D GAN and Stable Diffusion with case study of Kazan This research proposes to explore the ability and accuracy in styding and representing architectural identity of the city through the set of artistic experiments with all generated 3d geometry and 2d images in order to meet expectations of … Read more
IN PURSUIT OF IDENTITY
Looking at these before-after photos the first word that comes to mind is fragility: the fragility of its former identity, the frugality of a particular type of life, the fragility of the built environment. Through demolishing and constructing new buildings we are endowing the place with new meanings and new ways of relating to the … Read more
Customizing Comfort
Harnessing parametric design for personalized living spaces In contemporary furniture markets, there is a growing demand for customized solutions that cater to individual preferences, including personalized dimensions, materials, and other specifications. Have you ever been in a situation where you went furniture shopping and you see the bookshelf of your dreams, but sadly 125cm in … Read more
BUILDCODE # 2D PHASE
My name is Aleksandra, and I hate working with documents. I hate it so much that I dedicated my thesis to this, specifically to building codes in the European Union. Dear colleagues, I think you can relate to this. Do you remember yourself working with building codes? Nightmare, right? Nightmare that makes us slow. Dealing … Read more
BUILDCODE # 1ST PHASE
Dear colleagues, I think you can relate to this. Do you remember yourself working with building codes last time? It was a nightmare, right? Nightmare that makes us slow The absence of a streamlined method to navigate through these documents, to have support and to stay updated with all the changes slows down our workflow.
PROJECT/OXPECKER
Building the Anatomy of The Dataset Choosing an ML Model, Tuning & Evaluating Developing the Plugin & Presenting Results Future Goals
IN PURSUIT OF IDENTITY
Here we have photos taken from the same point of view in different years. Most of the buildings were demolished before celebrating a milestone of the Kazan city in 2005. Instead of renovating, restoring and repairing the heritage, the government just decided to demolish not only independent buildings, but some residential neighborhoods. Here we have … Read more
SCUTTLEBUTT
Sip the Gossip Welcome to the solution on how to combat loneliness amongst elderly called SCUTTLEBUTT (rumor, gossip) – an app designed for more or less gossiping. The loneliness in the past years has become one of the major mental problems of the nation. Especially amongst elderly. In 2023 36% of adults aged 55-85 reported … Read more
