During the second year of the Master in AI for Architecture & the Built Environment students have the opportunity of working hand in hand with a series of renowned experts and industry partners in various fields, to develop an in-depth individual research agenda. Students propose a thesis project, to be developed throughout the year, and are allocated with an Individual Thesis Advisor, Technical Advisor, Business Development and Industry Advisor. During the second year of the program, the curriculum of the program gives students the chance to either participate in an accelerator program or embark on a paid internship with renowned architectural and urban design offices around the world that collaborate with the programme. This experience enables students to apply their newfound expertise in real-world settings, contributing to impactful projects, establishing strong future career possibilities and expanding their professional networks.
Abstract This project looks at turning waste cork materials into 3D printed acoustic panels, using design ideas taken from Gaudí’s work in the Sagrada Familia. The cork comes from reused bottle stoppers collected in Catalonia, then ground down and turned into a printable filament, so the whole process fits into a circular material workflow. On … Read more
