The MAA is a visionary master program with an innovative and open structure, mixing diverse disciplines, shaping professionals capable of producing theoretical & practical solutions towards responsive cities, architecture & technology.
Interactive Environments focuses on researching and exploring the motion produced by natural forces such as water, wind or gravity, and playing with them to create digital and physical installations, with the help of physical computing and programming, where these forces become the lead actors for interaction within the framework of architecture.
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CONTEXT Michoacán, Mexico, faces a significant challenge due to consistently high temperatures. The health and well-being of the population are at risk, as prolonged exposure to extreme heat can lead to heat-related illnesses and discomfort. Their high temperatures can affect biodiversity, altering the migration patterns of species, as the monarch butterflies. Every year, millions of … Read more
CONTEXTUAL FRAMEWORK ELEMENTS OF RESPONSIVENESS ARID LANDSCAPES INSPIRATION – LIGHT | DUST INSPIRATION – WATER CONCEPTUAL PROTOTYPING CORE DESIGN AXONOMETRIC PERSPECTIVE SECTIONAL PERSPECTIVE CONDITIONAL MAPPING ELECTRONIC LAYOUT EXECUTION PROCESS VISUALISATION RENDERS
AquaLume efficiently captures humidity and rain using an extruding nylon mesh system. The collected water is then directed through a gutter system into a tank. Here, the system analyzes its quality and displays the results via LEDs.
Our project explores the fascinating interplay between living organisms, specifically mushrooms, and their environment. Mushrooms, often overlooked, serve as vital components within ecosystems, acting as nature’s recyclers and playing crucial roles in nutrient cycling. We aim to leverage this symbiotic relationship by facilitating the growth of mushrooms and utilizing them as living sensors to provide … Read more
Concept We aim to design an environmental responsive facade that provides shelter for users in public spaces. Our facade aims to explore different materials that will behave differently based on the sensory information that the weather conditions of the city or location provide. It will be reacting to local light, rain, temperature and weight levels, … Read more
Hostile architecture is an urban-design strategy that uses elements of the built environment to purposefully guide or restrict behavior. What if we stopped seeing cities as a place for only the privileged and started thinking of them as living organisms to host the less fortunate? Shifting away from hostile architecture and creating humane zones for … Read more
