Within the current global context of rapid change, integrated with the potentials of digital technologies, IAAC’s Master in Advanced Architecture (MAA) is committed to the generation of new ideas and applications for Urban Design, Self Sufficiency, Digital Manufacturing Techniques and Advanced Interaction.
In this context IAAC works with a multidisciplinary approach, facing the challenges posed by our environment and the future development of cities, architecture and buildings, through a virtuous combination of technology, biology, computational design, digital and robotic fabrication, pushing innovation beyond the boundaries of a more traditional architectural approach.
Fab.AR: Manual Fabrication assisted with Augmented Reality invites to explore the toolchain of Augmented Reality when applied to fabrication related scenarios, combining physical prototyping, material testing, computational design and augmented reality, in order to bridge the gap between the physical and digital realm and propose new ways for guided manual fabrication.
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BuildLens.XR: An application that combines innovative fabrication techniques with augmented reality (AR) technology to simplify the construction of non-standardized building forms. By harnessing the capabilities of AR, this tool provides precise guidance for various layers of structural reinforcement and other service-related components, ensuring accuracy and efficiency throughout the fabrication process. With BuildLens.XR, users receive real-time … Read more
Welcome to ARAS, your tool for creating complex architectural designs using AR and VR technologies. This Blog will guide you through its features, helping you bring your visions to life in an intuitive and immersive way. Let’s start creating with ARAS! Prototype Video
Fold.AR: Unleash the magic of paper folding Discover intricate geometries in augmented reality. Explore the possibilities. Folding paper holds significant relevance in elevating the senses of space and design in architecture due to several factors as its versatility, adaptability, expressiveness, tactility, and cultural significant. In essence, folding paper serves as a powerful design tool in … Read more
