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.
How intentional pauses in digital workflows improve accountability, decision-making, and collaboration in BIM practice. There’s a particular kind of confidence that comes with a smooth workflow. Files transfer without errors, models update on schedule, clash reports run automatically, information moves. That feeling is satisfying. It can also be exactly what should make you pause This … Read more
Introduction The smart city stands at a conceptual crossroads. On one side, we encounter an optimistic narrative: Building Information Modelling (BIM), digital twins, and integrated urban dashboards promise unprecedented visibility into city systems, enabling data-driven governance, resource optimization, and responsive urban management. On the other side, a more sobering reality: these sophisticated technical infrastructures often … 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
Abstract NeuroSpace is a browser-based parametric design tool that reframes Building Information Modeling as Behavior Information Modeling — encoding predicted neurophysiological outcomes into architectural geometry. This post traces the full data pipeline: from seven UI sliders through a dual-path architecture (server-side Rhino.Compute for 3D geometry, client-side JavaScript for real-time NeuroScore calculation), through reactive state management … Read more
Abstract This research investigates how Building Information Modeling (BIM) can be leveraged to generate structured and meaningful architectural environments for architectural visualization, video games, and animated films. It explores workflows between BIM tools and real-time game engines, focusing on the transfer and preservation of spatial logic and metadata. The study aims to demonstrate how BIM-based … Read more
Expert introduction Milos DimčićCEO &founder of Programming Architecture Milos Dimčić, PhD is an architect, computational designer and software developer specializing in the automation of design and construction workflows in the AEC industry. He has PhD in architecture & structural design from the University of Stuttgart and is guest assistant professor at TU Graz Faculty of … 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
How architectural neuroimmunology is redefining the relationship between design and human health. The AEC industry optimizes for physical efficiency but neglects the neuro-physiological impact of built environments. This research investigates how Generative AI and Game Engine simulations, integrated into BIM workflows, can enable predictive cognitive performance analysis, transitioning the discipline from Building Information Modeling to … Read more
Abstract In Contemporary Architecture, we are witnessing a shift from standardized building systems towards highly differentiated, data driven and geometrically complex structures. These projects challenge conventional workflows, requiring new methods to manage variation, fabrication logic, and translation of digital models into physical assemblies. Our research investigates how computational design, parametric modelling, and digital fabrication workflows … 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
A conversation with Jesper Wallgren Introduction In recent years, computational design and BIM workflows have become common tools in architectural practice. However, most of these tools remain confined to individual projects, often developed as internal scripts or one-off automation solutions to solve immediate design problems. While effective in improving efficiency within a project, these tools … Read more
From Point Clouds to Digital Twins: Inside the Cloud2BIM Workflow The Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry is currently undergoing a major technological shift. We are witnessing a definitive transition from manual, labor-intensive site measurements to AI-driven scan-to-BIM workflows. The goal is clear: to unlock the digital potential of existing buildings by creating high-fidelity records … Read more
Computational design can feel like a field you need permission to enter, a space guarded by complex software, specialized knowledge, and a career path that isn’t clearly written anywhere. But after sitting down separately with Aaron Porterfield, developer of the open-source Grasshopper plugin Crystallon, and Aman Agrawal, founder of Cademy and computational design specialist at … Read more
MACAD 25-26 Theory Seminar Reflection This essay reflects on my evolving understanding of the purpose of Artificial Intelligence in architecture, engineering, and construction following the Theory seminar at MACAD. Rather than attempting a comprehensive overview, it centres on a specific experience that crystallised broader implications about how these tools are restructuring design practice. My initial … Read more
The Purpose of AI in the Age of Resource Scarcity Introduction: Redefining the Question The question “What is the purpose of AI in AEC?” often elicits a predictable response focused on speed. For years the industry has viewed Artificial Intelligence primarily as a mechanism for automation. It is seen as a faster way to produce … 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
