Within the current global context of rapid change, integrated with the potentials of digital technologies, IAAC’s Master in AI for Architecture and the built environement (MaAI01) is committed to the generation of new ideas and pioneer novel AI-driven solutions applications for the fields of Urban Tech, Smart Construction and Natural Ecosystems. The three transversal objectives of the program are Regenerative Design, Carbon Neutrality and Co-Design Processes.
In this context IAAC and the MaAI works with a multidisciplinary approach, integrating computational design, rapid prototyping, machine learning, data science, and generative AI implementing sustainable practices at an unprecedented scale. 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.
This project focuses on Evia, Greece, where devastating wildfires in the summers of 2021 and 2023 caused massive environmental damage. This is only an example, but this pipeline could be applied to any wild-fire affected area. Our aim is to quantify green loss and monitor post-fire ecosystem recovery. Thus we compare satellite imagery from key … Read more
The project is situated in Athens, Greece, which overheats in the summer. We wanted to test a hypothesis: The overheating is the result of too much hardscaping (asphalt, concrete, brick) and not enough greenery. We wanted to compare the NDVI (a measure of greenery in a city) taken from Satellite images to Land Surface Temperature … Read more
The goal of this project is to compare between the economic stability of an agriculture first city. Hamburg’s agricultural wealth is largely connected to its surrounding regions—particularly Schleswig-Holstein and Lower Saxony, which are among Germany’s leading food producers. Consequently, we focused on peripheral areas of the city that have recently transitioned into agricultural land, allowing … Read more
When torrential rain dumped an entire year’s worth of water on Valencia in barely eight hours on 29 October 2024, the Turia spilled over its banks, submerging citrus groves, highways and whole neighbourhoods. More than 200 lives were lost, hundreds remained missing and Spain faced its worst flood disaster in recent history. Events like this … Read more
GenAI for Game Environment Creation OverviewUrban environments in games play a crucial role in crafting immersive, dynamic worlds that captivate players and enhance storytelling. These settings not only shape the game’s atmosphere but also introduce strategic challenges and reflect cultural, social, and architectural identities, making virtual spaces feel authentic. However, creating high-quality, realistic game environments … Read more
https://github.com/PaintDumpster/ai_for_robotic_fabrication.git In the field of robotic fabrication, precision is everything! Yet there’s often a significant gap between a simulated toolpath and the real-world movement of a robotic arm. Subtle discrepancies can lead to printing errors, structural issues, or failed prototypes. We explored how AI can be used to minimize this gap. This investigation sits at … Read more
The work presented in this blog post explores how UX and UI tools can be used to create a more accesible and interactive platform to this research group’s main project in the Research Studio class. By using tools like Figma and programming in HTML, CSS and JAVA, we try to apply the learnings into AI … Read more
Abstract The project explores innovative ways to address Barcelona’s sustainability challenges, such as carbon emissions, air pollution, and energy inefficiency.By leveraging AI, IoT sensors, and Nature-Based Solutions (NBS), the project aims to optimize municipal budgets for interventions that transform underutilized urban spaces into productive assets. The study highlights solutions like urban farming, greenery, and solar catchment systems, evaluated … Read more
Abstract The project explores innovative ways to address Barcelona’s sustainability challenges, such as carbon emissions, air pollution, and energy inefficiency. By leveraging AI, IoT sensors, and Nature-Based Solutions (NBS), the project aims to optimize municipal budgets for interventions that transform underutilized urban spaces into productive assets. The study highlights solutions like urban farming, greenery, and … Read more
Microcontrollers This project focuses on creating an automated door system designed to enhance accessibility, particularly in healthcare environments such as hospitals and clinics. Using an ultrasound sensor to detect distance, the system provides auditory guidance and ensures safe and efficient door operation for users, including those with visual impairments. The system is programmed to announce … Read more
The work presented in this blog post explores how code and visual tools can be used to create and represent the data central to this research group’s main project in the Research Studio. It focuses on integrating data-driven design methods to support sustainable façade development while aligning with environmental guidelines. By emphasizing the creation and … Read more
The work presented in this blog post is an approach combining Robotics and Microcontrollers as preparation for a main Research Studio project focused on sustainable facades and environmental guidelines. This represents our first steps in exploring these fields and their connections with Artificial Intelligence in Architecture and the Built Environment. In the Robotics domain, the … Read more
This project leverages Graph Retrieval-Augmented Generation (Graph RAG) to provide intelligent facades configuration recommendations aligned with the New European Bauhaus (NEB) principles. This post presents how we apply AI theory approaches for reaching the stablished target. The project correlates quantitative data and qualitative guidelines, by integrating 17% of the assessed metrics in this guidelines and creating … Read more
