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HBIM and AI, a perspective on new technologies for Heritage architecture

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MaCAD 2024-2025

Brief Heritage Building Information Modeling (HBIM) is a process for managing and conserving historical structures. Despite its potential and the European Directive 2014/24/EU, HBIM remains underutilized due to complex processes. AI-based technology can streamline HBIM processes at reduced costs, making heritage conservation more feasible. Technologies like LIDAR, TLS, photogrammetry (including UAVs), and SLAM, initially tested … Read more

AI-powered Computational Design for Sustainability in Early-Design Stages

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MaCAD 2024-2025

Introduction In this episode of the MaCAD Theory podcast, we explore with our guest Mr. Alessandro Grossi the growing importance of sustainable practices in the AEC sector, driven by climate change and resource scarcity. We dive into how integrating sustainability principles early in the design process can impact lifecycle costs and environmental outcomes.Listen to how … Read more

Design Automation for Architectural Design in Small Steps

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MaCAD 2024-2025

BRIEF PROBLEM: Architectural design is a complex process that often involves repetitive tasks, human errors, and inefficiencies that can slow down workflows. While Building Information Modeling (BIM) tools like Autodesk Revit have significantly improved design and documentation processes, the absence of structured automation continues to limit optimization, particularly for architectural design firms. Many firms struggle … Read more

Parasyte: Growing exisiting structure

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MaCAD 2024-2025

INTRODUCTION We approached our parametric project with a top-down methodology, emphasizing the importance of urban, climatic, social, and economic parameters. These factors, alongside the needs for project development, are crucial when discussing architecture that focuses on the reuse and recycling of existing structures in both established and developing contexts. CONCEPT & STAGES The algorithm is … Read more

Environmental Analysis – Austin, Texas

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MaCAD 2024-2025

Austin has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification: Cfa), characterized by hot summers and mild winters.  The city experiences long, hot summers and short, mild winters, with brief transitions in spring and fall. The climate data used in this analysis was obtained from: – Location: Austin-Mueller Municipal Airport, Texas, USA – Weather Station ID: 722540 … Read more

Memory Loop

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MaCAD 2024-2025

 This is Memory Loop, a computational design project that reimagines the rehabilitation experience for prisoners on Alcatraz Island. Here, architecture becomes more than confinement. It becomes an adaptive, generative space for introspection and reflection. A system that emerges, evolves, and dissolves in response to its purpose. The concept is simple but powerful. Instead of static … Read more

Urban Wind Flow Modeling with PINNs

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MaCAD 2023-2024

Overview PaperLink WIP – This study specifically explores Physics-Informed Neural Networks (PINNs) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to analyze pedestrian wind comfort. It aims to integrate these neural network models into a web application using Three.js and other tools. By utilizing data from OpenWeatherMap, and OpenStreetMap, the project aims to support real-time simulations and visualizations … Read more

From image to graph to bim

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MaCAD 2023-2024

A road map using Ai & computational design   # 01 the road map To convert a 2D raster plan into a BIM model, we first need to recognize the image contents and convert them into vectors, attaching relevant data. So , Our process focuses on three stages: image-to-vector, vector-to-graph , and finally graph-to-BIM During our … Read more

SafeNet: Network-Driven Machine Learning for Urban Safety

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MaCAD 2023-2024

Abstract This study examines the pressing problem of violence against women in Mexico City, focusing specifically on strategies to prevent the escalation of violence that can lead to femicides. The persistence of gender-based violence in the city is aggravated by socioeconomic disparities, inadequate urban planning, and a deficiency of safe public spaces. The notable increase … Read more

Design as Grammar – Utilizing Graph ML for Modular determination

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MaCAD 2023-2024

In a world driven by digital transformation, the realm of architecture and design faces new challenges in achieving flexibility, scalability, and efficiency. One of the most pressing issues is modular determination—how do we ensure that modular structures fit together seamlessly, across various design patterns? Design as Grammar addresses this by leveraging Graph Machine Learning (Graph … Read more

BIMConverse – GraphRAG for IFC Natural Language Queries

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MaCAD 2023-2024

Introduction BIM and Cloud Adoption The construction industry is still experiencing a digital revolution led by the widespread adoption of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and cloud computing technologies. BIM has established itself as the central tool for the digital planning, construction and management of buildings, while cloud computing is transforming collaboration and data access. Studies … Read more

Building Knowledge Graph

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MaCAD 2023-2024

Table of contents Abstract Hypothesis Objective Overall process We start with a conceptual solid component, which is essentially a 3D representation of walls, slabs, doors, etc. We then classify the different components within the building. This helps us understand the boundary of spaces and the connection between them. Next, we extract the space massing from … Read more

Pix2Daylight

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MaCAD 2023-2024

Daylight autonomy is a climate-based metric that measures the percentage of occupied hours during which a given space receives a specific amount of light, typically 300 lux, through natural daylight alone. It is used to evaluate energy efficiency in building designs by evaluating how much artificial lighting can be reduced throughout the year (Lorenz et … Read more

Ark{Check} – A Machine Learning Approach to Architectural Documentation Review

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MaCAD 2023-2024

Abstract Architectural drawings and construction documentation are critical in the construction industry, serving as the main means of communication between different disciplines and acts as a blueprint on guiding the construction of the built environment. However, errors in these drawings are quite common and often leads to significant delays, cost overruns, and structural issues. This … Read more

REVITvoice

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MaCAD 2023-2024

Vocal Commands for Autodesk Revit Problem Despite decades of technological advancement, the core user experience between man and computer has remained nearly unchanged. This tedious and repetitive process requires designers to spend extreme amounts of time that could be saved through updated methods. This thesis explores a potential future for computer user experience, utilizing AI … Read more