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Digital Dreams: The Philosophical Impact of AI on Architectural Narratives

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MaCAD 2024-2025

Exploring the intersection of art, technology, and the future of architecture through a conversation with Matias del Campo Introduction In an era defined by rapid technological evolution, the architectural landscape is undergoing a profound transformation. Our recent podcast episode, Digital Dreams: The Philosophical Impact of AI on Architectural Narratives, delved into how artificial intelligence is … Read more

NeoCapsules – A Modular Approach to Sustainability

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MaCAD 2024-2025
Evolving Nakagin Capsule Tower

NeoCapsules is an innovative residential project inspired by the Nakagin Capsule Tower, reimagined to suit modern needs. Unlike the original design, which featured small, single-use capsules, NeoCapsules offers modular units in different sizes to accommodate families, young professionals, and individuals with diverse lifestyles. This flexibility allows residents to select layouts that best match their needs, … Read more

Eco-Sustainable Structures: Evaluating Building Impact Through Life Cycle Assessment

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MaCAD 2024-2025

ACESD Theory Embodied Carbon Factors Total Carbon Footprints (per location and total towers): •Iceland:   17,539,260 kg CO₂e  – One tower •Singapore:   49,958,698 kg CO₂e  – Two towers By Material Concrete: Dominates the emissions for both locations due to its extensive use in slabs, beams, and columns. Steel: Contributes significantly, particularly in Singapore, where … Read more

AdaptiveFlow Carbon Emission

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MaCAD 2024-2025

3D Concrete Printing (3DCP) is reshaping the construction industry by combining innovation and sustainability. This cutting-edge technology involves the automated layering of concrete through robotic systems to create durable, customized structures efficiently. The process integrates components like robotic arms, nozzle systems, and advanced computational control to deliver unparalleled precision and speed. How Does It Work? … Read more

MakerHub – Material Impact Analysis

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MaCAD 2024-2025

Abstract This project evaluates the carbon footprint of concrete core units in modular high-rise construction, using CO₂ emissions as the primary indicator. The goal is to assess the potential environmental impact and determine if the proposed building aligns with environmental policies. Lifecycle stages analyzed include raw material extraction, material processing, transportation, assembly, and end-of-life, with … Read more

The Energy Behind Your Data

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MaCAD 2024-2025

Abstract By the year 2025, there will be 200+ zettabytes of data in cloud storage. The servers handling this cloud storage space live in data centers. Since we live in the era of data, demand is surging, in fact, a 50% growth is expected by 2030. Data centers are energy consuming monsters, hence their lifecycle … Read more

STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS | MORPHO RESIDENCES

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MaCAD 2024-2025

ARCHITECTURAL CONCEPT DECOMPOSITION | TOP DOWN APPROACH FUNCTIONS We have followed a top down approach for the creation of an algorithm that creates buildings that adapt to different climates and serve mostly to residential use. The algorithm starts dividing the plot into subplots using an optimized Voronoi segmentation, which are then arrayed and scaled in … 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

Democratizing Design

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MaCAD 2023-2024

Abstract As we advance into the 21st century, addressing the global housing crisis becomes imperative. By 2025, approximately 1.6 billion people will lack adequate housing, necessitating the construction of 96,000 affordable homes daily to meet the demand of 3 billion people by 2030 (Masterson, 2022). Urban areas, which now host over 50% of the world’s … Read more

AI-chitect

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MaCAD 2023-2024

A Self-Reflection on AI’s  Replication and Innovation in Architecture Our group explores the topic of AI-chitect, a self reflection on AI’s replication and innovation in architecture. The proposal is to initialise Vitruvius’ De Architectura using RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) and set the volume of text as a knowledge base from which our journey as the AI-chitect … Read more

AI Unleashed – A Debate on the Future

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MaCAD 2023-2024

In an era where Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly evolving, understanding its potential and risks is crucial. To explore these dimensions, we staged a fictitious debate featuring three contrasting AI agents. This debate delves into the ethical implications, societal benefits, and possible downsides of an advancing AI era. Project Overview This project staged a fictitious … Read more

migrAItion

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MaCAD 2023-2024

Studying migration is crucial for urban planners and architects to anticipate and accommodate the influx of people into cities, ensuring the development of robust infrastructure that can support this growth. As migration patterns shape demographic changes, understanding these trends allows cities to plan for adequate housing, transportation, healthcare, and educational facilities. This foresight is essential … Read more