The MaCAD is a unique online programme training a new generation of architects, engineers and designers ready to develop skills into the latest softwares, computational tools, BIM technologies and AI towards innovation for the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry.
The course begins with a foundational introduction to graph theory, focusing on how nodes and edges can model spatial, functional, and semantic relationships within building data. Participants will then learn how to convert parametric models from Grasshopper into the Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) format—a widely adopted open standard for building information modeling. The next step involves transforming IFC data into graph structures that capture the hierarchical, relational, and geometric information inherent in a building model.
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Using Node Similarity and Machine Learning: How advanced graph analytics and spatial daylight autonomy analysis are transforming architectural design workflow Introduction In an age where climate-driven architecture is paramount, daylight performance remains central to both spatial experience and energy efficiency. Our project tackles this by combining IFC data, graph logic, and machine intelligence to create … Read more
