The seminar will cover best practices for BIM collaboration and troubleshooting, information management across data modalities and proprietary software, bridging customisation and standardisation workflows, and the automation of tasks in data-processing pipelines, with an emphasis on how these can be applied to real-world projects.
The rapid growth of digital technology in the AEC industry has significantly transformed the way stakeholders interact with one another. Today, teams are collaborating remotely more often, using a multitude of tools and software, and frequently running into issues caused by incompatible workflows and unique requirements from each discipline. This shift has made it even more important to create and manage effective collaboration strategies. It is essential that we ask ourselves: how can we design workflows, interoperability systems and data sharing pipelines for seamless collaboration?
We find ourselves at a crossroads where both customisation and standardisation of workflows are necessary to meet the flexible and adaptable requirements of teams, but also to ensure that a common language is understood by all. This course is designed to give students the skills to custom-design and coordinate better cross-disciplinary workflows.
The seminar will explore tools such as Speckle Systems, BIM Collaboration Format (BCF), Common Data Environment (CDE), International Foundation Class (IFC), Global Information Tracker (GIT) and various related Python based APIs. It will cover best practices for BIM collaboration and troubleshooting, information management across data modalities and proprietary software, bridging customisation and standardisation workflows, and the automation of tasks in data-processing pipelines, with an emphasis on how these can be applied to real-world projects.
The course aims to offer the following learning objectives:
Session 1: Collaboration in the AEC
Session 2: Data Exchange
Session 3: Colab Environments
Session 4: BIM Applications
Session 5: Data Pipelines
Session 6: Automation
Session 7: Project Reviews
Session 8: Pinup Session
Introduction: As part of the Hyperbuilding B Services Team, we approached the project not just as a high-rise structure but as a self-sustaining urban environment. Like any city, it had to tackle key challenges such as accessibility, functionality, and livability to support its users efficiently. The Hyperbuilding B’s geometry is broadly divided into three parts: … Read more
Project Scope and Objectives This project, developed as the industrial team, explores collaborative workflows in the context of a studio project focused on automation & architectural integration. The objective was to design an app that supports the development of multifunctional industrial spaces, guided by the Japanese principle of circularity known as ensō. The studio project … Read more
The Hyper-B Residential Team final assignment of Collaborative workflows seminar Cover the internal collaboration with in the team and cross team interaction that we had with other teams of Hyper-B. Throughout the term the team worked on the development of living spaces for future residences of the tower. Residential overall role was to create Residential … Read more
ROLE FINAL INPUTS AND OUTPUTS TEAM ROLES AND COMMUNICATION STREAMS COMMUNICATION COLLABORATION REFLECTIONS CARBON FOOTPRINT OBJECTS TRACKER APP We imagined a smarter way to design façades—one that doesn’t just generate new materials but maximizes the potential of what already exists. That’s why we developed a custom parametric tool that helps architects and designers track, organize, … Read more
Industrial team dedicated to rethinking how we approach urban farming, renewable energy, and multifunctional infrastructure, is leading the charge. Their integrated workflow uses parametric modeling, automated data exchange, and business intelligence (Power BI dashboard) to optimize space usage and resource allocation in urban environments. In this post, we dive into a series of visuals that … Read more
This project was developed as part of the Collaborative Workflows course, which ran in parallel to our main Studio project. In the Studio, we worked in teams to design a Hyper Building—a complex, multi-neighborhood architectural system. As the Structural Team, our responsibility was to design and coordinate the structural system supporting the building. The Collaborative … Read more
Introduction As cities grow denser and architectural ambitions soar, the need for efficient, scalable, and optimized structural systems becomes paramount. The HyperB Structural Team has developed an advanced collaborative workflow that leverages automation, computational design, and data-driven optimization to enhance the efficiency and feasibility of hyper-building structures. This article delves into the HyperB Structural Team’s … Read more
Project Statement For our Collaborative assignment, we created a Slackbot that sends teams weekly or daily updates on their metric health and an abbreviated summary of the project. Project Context The Data Team was responsible for the management of data flow and organization throughout the process, ensuring other teams could navigate through the dashboard and … Read more
PROJECT OVERVIEW We applied 3D space syntax to distribute functions within each neighborhood based on distance and spatial requirements. Using Voronoi-based massing in collaboration with the Structure Team and macro adjacency matrices, we introduced eight neighborhoods within a 1km² building, creating a 24/7 active “city within a city.” These neighborhoods were refined with the Facade … Read more
Intro Our Residential Team creates innovative, sustainable, and functional residential spaces within the Hyper Building, emphasizing quality of life, community, and modern living. Our vision is to integrate efficient living solutions with smart design strategies that support walkability, connectivity, and environmental well-being. We aim to create a dynamic, self-sustaining vertical neighborhood where people can live, work, and socialize seamlessly. Who … Read more
Our BIMSC studio project centers on designing a ‘hyperbuilding’ in Tokyo’s Minato Ward—a self-sustaining development that integrates closed-loop ecological systems like on-site food production, photovoltaic energy generation, and industrial modules. The building includes mixed-use zones for amenities, services, and commerce, all anchored by a transit hub built into a podium above Shinagawa Station, supporting the … Read more
Collaborative Workflows and Techniques for Façade Design . We explored both internal and external collaboration strategies with all design teams at HYPER A. Our team focused on three key areas: adaptive façades, energy efficiency, and smart architectural systems. To guide our design process, we established clear performance metrics, including Daylight Factor, Panelization strategies, and Energy … Read more
