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.
Every design decision has a structure. For the AI studio seminar, we built PermanenceOS , a structural intelligence platform that helps architects understand the consequences of early design decisions, before they get expensive to change. The Core Problem In early design, structural decisions get locked in fast and by the time the engineer is brought … Read more
Explore HB03, a hyperbuilding developed through parametric design, structural engineering, and adaptive façade optimization. Discover a data-driven approach to sustainable vertical urbanism, daylight performance, and human-centric high-rise design. Introduction: Engineering the Skeleton of Vertical Urbanism In the Vertical Machine studio, architecture is treated as a dynamic urban organism rather than a static object. Within this … Read more
In contemporary architecture, designing a visually stunning, non-standard building envelope is only half the battle. The true test lies in the translation: how do we ensure that the mathematical precision of a parametric model survives the chaotic reality of a construction site? This exact challenge is the driving force behind our ongoing research proposal at … Read more
In the traditional architectural workflow, parametric models are often “trapped” inside heavy desktop software like Rhino and Grasshopper. My latest project, the Parametric Brick Pavilion, aims to bridge this gap by moving high-level structural computation directly into a web-based interface. The Challenge: Accessibility in Complexity Parametric design is a powerful tool for iteration, but it … Read more
This is part of the Integrative Modeling Seminar, within the Hyperbuilding studio, where three hyperbuildings were developed in parallel. We are presenting Hyperbuilding 03 from the perspective of the Structure & Façade team, focusing on how integrative modeling was developed using Revit and Rhino Inside Revit. In the studio, the work is organized into three … Read more
Automated Workflow for KPI Extraction from Versioned Models in Speckle Why KPI Tracking Breaks Down During Iterative Design In the current studio workflow, KPI extraction and performance evaluation depend on repeated manual operations across design iterations. This slows down feedback, introduces version mismatch risks, and disconnects analytical outputs from the model itself. This tool was … Read more
Topic brief In the AEC industry, building analysis workflows often operate in isolated software environments, causing structural data to lose meaning once it leaves its original authoring tool. This study argues that the value of structural analysis depends not only on computational accuracy, but on the ability of its outputs to remain consistent as they … Read more
Computational Workflows at the Sagrada Família The Sagrada Família in Barcelona is one of the most complex and long-running architectural projects in the world. Begun in 1882 and still under construction today, the basilica sits at the intersection of historical heritage, evolving design intent, and contemporary digital technology. To understand how digital tools support such … Read more
Bab al-Luq Market in Cairo was designed to be bright, legible, and hygienic—then decades of add-ons and wear turned it into a dim, confusing interior. This proposal makes one clear move: a parametric double-skin roof that diffuses daylight and defines a readable circulation spine. Location: Cairo, Egypt Climate: Hot, dry, sunny Typology: Historic market hall … Read more
Introduction: More Than a Robot in a Hard Hat The buzz around Artificial Intelligence in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry is impossible to ignore. Every conference seems to feature a new tool promising to revolutionize everything from design to demolition. You might be forgiven for picturing an AI as a robot in a … Read more
Introduction Floating Grounds proposes a flood-resilient urban model for Jakarta that merges housing, public programs, and a stadium into a single floating system. Instead of resisting water, the project accepts it as a permanent condition and uses it as an organizing element. The work explores how large-scale infrastructure can support community life while addressing land … Read more
Ingredients Climate Reykjavík’s climate shapes the entire project. The site is exposed to strong, multi-directional winds reaching 27 m/s, with a prevailing direction around 135°. Daylight conditions are equally extreme, shifting from long summer days to very short winter ones. The system therefore needs to adapt, protect, and still create comfortable public spaces. Form Our formal … Read more
Monsoon Nest is a modular housing proposal for Bangkok that responds to monsoon rainfall, flooding, and high-density urban conditions. The project explores adaptable modules, elevated structures, and passive climate strategies to create resilient, community-oriented living environments in a tropical context. The design of Monsoon Nest is informed by four primary parameters: contextual environmental data, parametric … Read more
Glass fibre 3D printed temporary pavilion A structural and topological investigation into voxelised lattice systems, combining catenary form-finding with performance-driven optimisation to explore emergent spatial order and material efficiency. The Idea This project explores how a rigid, modular voxel system can define and enclose a pavilion, while an internally generated catenary geometry shapes circulation and … Read more
