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A sustainability CoPilot Gaia is an intelligent design assistant, a copilot that supports architects in navigating the early stages of design with real-time environmental feedback. Named after the ancient Greek personification of the Earth, Gaia reflects both the ecological focus of the tool and its role as a guiding presence in the creative process. The … Read more
ClimaSkin Copilot
A copilot for intelligent facade design DEMO A SNAPSHOT OF THE PROJECT: INTRODUCTION: FUNDAMENTAL Meet John, an experienced architect working late in his studio, surrounded by sketches, coffee cups, and the familiar glow of his computer screen. He’s facing a challenge that keeps countless architects awake at night – designing a facade that’s both beautiful … Read more
Captain CAT – Courtyard advisory tool
Consider yourself a local architect or urban planner dealing with the all-too-common Barcelona problem: Its too hot here! and the courtyard outside feels like a desolate oven. Imagine now that your co-pilot is a pixel-art cat that is friendly, understands the climatic conditions and works with you to create a courtyard that is actually comfortable, … Read more
GORA BOT: Graph-Oriented Routing Assistant
GORA Bot—a real-time evacuation assistant that uses spatial logic and AI to guide people between composure and panic during emergencies. The Team Introduction In emergencies, every second counts, but evacuation planning is often delayed until after design, without real-time feedback. To ensure safety, architects must integrate evacuation logic directly into the design process. State Of … Read more
Design Development: Image to image generator
Project Objective The project objective is to develop an interface where users can batch upload images of an established design, usually in the Design Development phase when materials and small tweaks are being considered. The goal is for a user in a traditional architecture office to batch upload images of their 3d model to quickly … Read more
Graph-Based Clustering for Daylight Optimization
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
Machines and Empathy: the Skills of AI and Humans
Introduction Empathy has been a cornerstone of human interaction throughout history, profoundly influencing personal relationships, societal dynamics, and professional environments. It has played a pivotal role in human development, serving as a fundamental skill for navigating complex social structures and fostering meaningful connections. As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into our daily lives, questions arise … Read more
Exploring Spatial Intelligence: Graph Machine Learning in Courtyard Design
Nestled within IAAC’s Master of Advanced Computational Design program, our recent investigation of Graph Machine Learning (Graph ML) sought to reimagine how we perceive, evaluate, and improve architectural spaces. Our team of Andrea, Leila, Lennart, and Mahnoor worked on a courtyard prototype to create a seamless process that combines parametric modeling, semantic data interchange, and … Read more
Loving Code: Simulating Intimacy with a Disembodied AI
Abstract This project is a speculative and critical exploration of human-AI intimacy inspired by Spike Jonze’s film Her. The story of a man falling in love with his AI assistant prompts an urgent contemporary question: can current large language models (LLMs) such as GPT-4o or LLaMA 3 convincingly simulate emotional intimacy? More importantly, what does … Read more
Architecture of Resistance: Hacking Life
The Algorithmic Epoch Modern advertising was born out of propaganda techniques developed in World War I by Edward Bernays. He realized that by manipulating symbols and emotions, it was possible to shape mass behaviour, a concept that now forms the backbone of our algorithm-driven economy. The Internet, once heralded as a tool for global connection, … Read more
Neuro Bloom or Mindfall? A Critical Review of the Cyborg Brain Paradigm
Humans are fascinated and terrified of the idea of becoming one with machines. With neural interfaces like Neuralink, Starfish Neuroscience, Paradromics, and Emotiv, This dream can perhaps now come true in the near future. It’s no longer a matter of whether the mind will merge with machine, but rather how and for what price. This … Read more
AI Learning Assistants for Disabled People: Empowerment or Standardization?
Framing the Dilemma: Access vs. Autonomy The Promise of AI for Inclusive Learning Artificial intelligence (AI) is starting to gain traction as a tool to bridge educational gaps for people with disabilities. AI-powered learning assistants – from chatbots to adaptive tutoring systems – have emerged as a promising solution to provide personalized support at scale … Read more
VAN GOGH ART REVIVAL
Grasshopper ↔ Gradio Workflow for AI-Aided Visual Storytelling” “WORKFLOW“ Creating concept with Grasshopper and testing it with Gradio with LoRA for visualization. Testing the workflow with styling with trained model from Van Gogh work . Collecting city, landscape and architecture paintings to created hybrid styling between architecture language in the past and present. Modeling Grasshopper … Read more
GraphML for furniture placement
This project introduces a graph-based machine learning system designed to automate furniture placement in apartment layouts. The workflow was developed as part of an architectural design studio and played a key role in generating comfort-driven interior configurations. At its core, the system encodes spatial and functional rules such as placing a sofa near a window … Read more
DREAMSCAPE
The focus is on storytelling as a creative driver — capturing the way individuals describe surreal, emotional, or symbolic dreams, and translating those stories into architectural forms and spaces. The generated visuals are not literal replications of real-world buildings, but rather emotive structures, impossible environments, and symbolic architectures that reflect how the subconscious mind imagines … Read more
