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.
The seminar focuses on performative data informed structures for extreme contexts. Being a two-term seminar, it links structural design and fabrication techniques, by means of feedback between digital and physical. While using structural engineering plugins for Rhino and Grasshopper, students gain knowledge on how to design based on concepts and typologies of structural optimisation. This culminates in off-site construction methodologies, testing 1:1 connections and/or assembly methods.
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The original bio-construction Before its adaptation for modern architecture, early examples of earthbag construction can be traced back to ancient military and emergency structures. Soldiers and engineers historically used sandbags to build flood barriers, temporary shelters, and fortifications due to their quick assembly and resilience. Similar techniques were also seen in traditional earth-based construction methods, … Read more
Our project explores the reuse of discarded tires and construction pallet waste in a low-cost, modular foundation and flooring system. The project integrates a stacked tire foundation, where the lower tire distributes load while the upper resists lateral forces and uplift. A custom clamp secures both tires, anchoring a base plate with tolerance for vernacular … Read more
unlocking the potential of reclaimed timber This project explores the structural potential of reused timber in the development of a load-bearing wardrobe system. By adopting a stock-based design approach, we optimize material efficiency, sustainability, and structural performance. Through physical prototyping and computational analysis using Karamba 3D, we assess various connection strategies, including dowel joints, interlocking … Read more
Bringing together structural design and thermal performance! Section 1 : Introduction to Hempcrete Hempcrete has excellent insulating properties, providing thermal regulation by allowing the building to breathe and reduce moisture build-up. The thermal conductivity of hempcrete is typically in the range of 0.06 to 0.07 W/mK, which is about half the thermal conductivity of concrete. … Read more
