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.
From Computation to Collaboration: Rethinking Spatial Interactions
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Creating Charismatic and Safer Public Spaces through Light RESEARCH QUESTION: How can experiential lighting features — ones that create interactive, changing, and flexible environments– be used in public spaces in order to create senses of community, safety, and improved mental and emotional health? HYPOTHESIS: If we integrate interactive lighting solutions as permanent fixtures in public … Read more
“A Digital Tool that facilitates Self-Redevelopment in Mumbai through the Participatory Development Method [PDM] and Decentralized Autonomous Organizations [DAOs] to Reduce Ecological Footprint[EP]. ”
Contemporary architecture often prioritizes humans at the expense of ecological balance, distancing us from nature and other species. This thesis envisions a future where buildings evolve into living, adaptive frameworks that foster interspecies mutualism. By integrating third-order cybernetics, machine learning, and AI, architecture can become a mindful mediator, enhancing relationships between humans and other species. … Read more
Creating Interactive, Dynamic, and Emotional Urban Spaces Through Light (TERM 1) I. The Problems with Night Lighting II. MENTAL HEALTH AND NEUROARCHITECTURE III. COLOR, LIGHT, AND EMOTION IV. STATE OF THE ART V. BOSTON SITE STUDIES VI. NEXT STEPS – DESIGN
Contemporary architecture often prioritizes humans at the expense of ecological balance, distancing us from nature and other species. This thesis envisions a future where buildings evolve into living, adaptive frameworks that foster interspecies mutualism. By integrating third-order cybernetics, machine learning, and AI, architecture can become a mindful mediator, enhancing relationships between humans and other species. … Read more
I. FRAMING THE RESEARCH The literature I have reviewed highlights the crucial role of well-designed, well-taken-care-of social infrastructure in facilitating face-to-face interactions and civic participation, which in turn foster social bonds, trust, mutual support and a heightened sense of ownership; leading to safety, employment opportunities, rise in property value, community resilience and improved overall well-being. … Read more
Through Human-Centered Spaces and Experiences In a world that is rapidly urbanizing itself, architecture holds immense power to shape the lives of individuals and how they experience the public space. Yet, architectural design often neglects the various needs of the community it is supposed to serve, leading to alienation and exclusion, particularly for marginalized populations. … Read more
