During the second year of the Master in Advanced Architecture + Thesis Project (MAA02), students have the unique opportunity to work for a period of 1 year on an Individual Thesis Project, focused on the development of a research or pilot project based on the student’s interest, and the learnings of the first year. IAAC supports the student in selecting their Thesis Project topic in order to better orient them according to their future career interests and opportunities. Each student, according to their specific topic, is assigned one or more Thesis Advisors that follow the development of the work throughout the year.
In parallel to the development of the Individual Thesis Project, the second year of the MAA02 offers a series of seminars enhancing the theoretical, practical and computational skills of the students.
FLOOD RESILIENCE TOOLBOX FOR ADAPTIVE URBAN DESIGN IN COASTAL CITIES Flooding is the most frequent natural disaster worldwide. By the report from The OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development), floods cause more than 38 billion euro in damages worldwide per year. Due to climate change, floods are becoming more extreme and frequent. Coastal areas … Read more
AIM The housing crisis in Spain stems from rising prices, stagnant construction, and growing demand, leaving many unable to afford housing, highlighting the need for urgent, sustainable solutions. Spain Time line of the Housing crisis Long Term trend Housing crisis AFFORDABLE HOUSING by 2035 Material comparison Homeless people Data Site documentation Typology – I Joint … Read more
how can the implementation of recycled mussel shell tiles/bricks in the design and planning of public space and infrastructure help mitigate water stress in costal regions undergoing increased drought? Many of these costal regions have an under utilized byproduct: mussel shells. The above diagram shows the existing waste lifecycle of mussel shells and a potential … Read more
Reconfigurable Soft Membrane Architecture:Designing tensile installations from natural & bio- materials for versatile spatial applications
this thesis project is part of a collaboration with Finsa, an industrial partner of IAAC. Together, we are working on developing innovative composite materials that can be processed using cutting-edge pressing technology provided by another industrial partner. This technology relies heavily on the presence of cellulose, as its functionality is directly tied to the cellulose … Read more
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A web based application focused on leveraging, generative AI to develop, images to 3D mesh, and then fabricate them at printing facilities, offering efficient prototyping and hassle free translation of designs to reality! , with the aid of toolkit, fostering the latest models and technology
Initial Investment: €1000 as starting capital. Revenue Growth: Starts at €1000 in Month 2, increases by €250 monthly, reaching €3500 in Month 12. Expenses: None recorded, keeping them at zero throughout the year. Cash Flow: Matches revenue, peaking at €3500 in Month 12. Total Cash: Rises steadily due to no expenses, reaching €25750 by Month … Read more
Introduction The course was an intensive, five-day workshop dedicated to calculating the carbon impact and exploring innovative solutions for the upcoming IAAC building. The goal was to present a proposal that could reduce the emissions in 40%. Location The design for the new IAAC building has already been approved and is now awaiting construction. Located … Read more
STATE OF ART Part to Whole HG-A, South Korea – 2014 Building Traditions with Digital Research Rui Oliveira, Jose Pedro Sousa – 2016 Columns are analyzed as primary element of Ferreira’s designs. Columns, traditionally crafted through meticulous layering of bricks, are viewed both as structural and visual elements in his designs. RESEARCH QUESTION; “In what … Read more
The environmental impact of the construction industry is a pressing concern. As architects, it’s essential that we shift from a linear model of consumption and production to a circular economy. In recent years, there has been notable progress in upcycling various construction materials and replacing high-emission materials like concrete with more sustainable alternatives, such as … Read more
How can we use irregular elements of reclaimed offcut-timber to challenge the methodology of using planar, Interlocking and stacking techniques which can then be utilized in the design of forms ? Data CollectionThis first starts with a collection of materials and the creation of a database. This database serves as a resource for the planning … Read more
How can reclaimed timber waste from manufacturing be leveraged using robotic fabrication and computational design to develop sustainable, scalable and customizable urban installation? Process of Sorting & Splitting the Beams Geometry Distribution Workflow Assembly Robotic Setup for Processing Robotic Processing Concept Prototype AI-Generated Concept Renders
Our concept Kit of Parts is inspired by homes that can be easily assembled and disassembled and adapt in size. We are living in an ever changing world that is under a lot of stress caused by climate change. We thought that a cabin that could move easily and become smaller or larger was a … Read more
