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.
Understanding, modelling and transforming nature-positive systems
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CONTEXT DYNAMICS METHODOLOGY ANALYSIS By subtracting different scenarios from one another: The differences start to become clear as to what areas are consisently lost vs what areas are inconsistently lost. The latter being the one where planners and ecologists should focus their efforts the most if aiming to potentialize action. The figure becomes even clearer … Read more
When we think of biodiversity restoration, we often imagine vast forests or national parks. But what if it could begin on a balcony? A window ledge? A planter box? This question shaped my thesis project, BEASTIE – the Biodiversity Engagement and Action Simulator for Thriving Inclusive Ecosystems. It is a data-driven simulator that helps citizens, … Read more
ReGen.Ai is a data-driven design project that reconnects fragmented urban green spaces in Bangalore through multifunctional green corridors, using AI tools to guide nature-based, regenerative urban transformation.
Graph. Taipei is a Graph Neural Networks (GNN) based platform that allows users to exam the walkability of the city. Research Question As the capital of Taiwan, Taipei holds around 2 million residents and is considered as a developed modern city. However, poor street design and car-centric city layout, it is also known as a … Read more
AQUA.NEST: An AI-Powered Decision Support Toolbox for Adaptive Urban Design Using Nature-Based Solutions in Flood-Exposed Coastal Cities Coastal urban flooding is emerging as one of the most urgent climate challenges of our time. Without strong adaptation, annual flood damages could reach €930 billion globally by 2050, even with improved infrastructure (OECD, 2020). Rising sea levels and … Read more
