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.
Data Our goal was to create a city within a city, an organism that operates 24/7, where functions overlap and change throughout the day based on residents’ needs. Each of the eight specific neighborhoods has spaces dedicated to changing functions. A key performance indicator (KPI) we used is the occupancy efficiency formula, measuring how effectively spaces are utilized over 24 … Read more
Industrial team dedicated to rethinking how we approach urban farming, renewable energy, and multifunctional infrastructure, is leading the charge. Their integrated workflow uses parametric modeling, automated data exchange, and business intelligence (Power BI dashboard) to optimize space usage and resource allocation in urban environments. In this post, we dive into a series of visuals that … Read more
PROJECT OVERVIEW We applied 3D space syntax to distribute functions within each neighborhood based on distance and spatial requirements. Using Voronoi-based massing in collaboration with the Structure Team and macro adjacency matrices, we introduced eight neighborhoods within a 1km² building, creating a 24/7 active “city within a city.” These neighborhoods were refined with the Facade … Read more
Our BIMSC studio project centers on designing a ‘hyperbuilding’ in Tokyo’s Minato Ward—a self-sustaining development that integrates closed-loop ecological systems like on-site food production, photovoltaic energy generation, and industrial modules. The building includes mixed-use zones for amenities, services, and commerce, all anchored by a transit hub built into a podium above Shinagawa Station, supporting the … Read more
Collaborative Workflows and Techniques for Façade Design . We explored both internal and external collaboration strategies with all design teams at HYPER A. Our team focused on three key areas: adaptive façades, energy efficiency, and smart architectural systems. To guide our design process, we established clear performance metrics, including Daylight Factor, Panelization strategies, and Energy … Read more
Integrative Concept Introduction The goal of the integrative modeling seminar is to transition this design from a computational model into Revit, enabling us to generate construction documentation, schedule project’s elements, and assess the overall project data, therefore the performance of our concepts through KPIs. Concept Our Team’s vision is to create the Enso hyper building. … Read more
Project Concept This tool uses open source data to estimate a site’s Floor Area Ratio (FAR) and allows users to explore different volumetric configurations. It leverages modular units based on CLT Mass Timber for a flexible structural framework and incorporates solar angle data to optimize designs for sustainability and contextual responsiveness. Who is the End … Read more
Introduction Effortlessly generate optimized parking layouts by simply importing the plot boundary. Our intelligent algorithm automatically designs parking lots that maximize space utilization while ensuring smooth traffic flow and accessibility. Upload Rhino Files Option to upload any land layout in .3dm format the script will solve the parking for this land First step shift Option … Read more
Introduction The Data team’s role in the Hyper A project is to calculate the performance metrics of each Design Team. Each Design Team provides the Data Team the component values for needed to calculate their metrics. These component values are cumulative for their entirety of their design. For example, the Industrial Team’s Primary Metric is … Read more
CBDM 25 A configurable application that generates simple rectangular architectural mass while simultaneously providing regional economic and climate insights for a chosen country/city from the top 50 cities around the world. The tool allows users to adjust base dimensions, total building height, and per-floor height, then quickly see how costs, climate data, and massing possibilities … Read more
Link to Project: https://datamgmt25.iaac.net/ (Find Scott Lebow in the sidebar) This app is a simple electrical closet generator. This app allows architects to determine an appropriate room size based on a quantity of panelboards and transformers. It is designed to quickly size an electrical closet, without needing an engineer. Clearances are based on National Electric … Read more
INTRODUCTION The Staggered Building is a high rise building developed with a bottom up approach.Within the design process for the building, we have tackled more or less in depth the following themes: mixed use, vertical circulation, structural design, design for comfort and environmental design. The main tools we have used are galapagos mostrly for optimization, … Read more
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
Introduction In our studio project, we use a combined bottom up and top down approach to develop a mixed use building; designed to integrate multiple functions, including residential, recreational, and commercial, within a single structure. Our goal is to feature a flexible layout, using modular construction techniques and clear circulation patterns, with well-designed junctions. Programmatic … Read more
Concept The architectural concept is based on creating a data center that expands over time, following a Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) approach. At the core of the design is a superstructure, populated by smaller modular data halls. These are supported by a service program that includes operational spaces, storage, and MEP systems, particularly … Read more
Abstract The project, Kaleidos, is the story of a transformative rehabilitation system that redefines the experience of incarceration. It targets individuals undergoing psychological recovery, creating a dynamic, non-linear journey of healing. This architecture does more than confine—it evolves, adapts, and interacts with its users, guiding them through stages of denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. … Read more
