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Environmental Analysis for Kungsträdgården, Stockholm


MaCAD 2023-2024 by
MaCAD 2023-2024

Faculty: Angelos Chronis, Aris Vartholomaios, Alex Christodoulou, Ekaterina Vititneva, Lenka Kabosova, Maria Papadimitraki Parameters Location: Stockholm, Sweden (59°19’53.8″N 18°04’16.6″E)Building Typology: Residential 1.SUN HOURS, SOLAR RADIATION, VISUALIZATION a. Incident Radiation In alternative A, the two building masses reduce the overall exposure to solar radiation since the higher block provides substantial shading to the longer façades of … Read more

Environmental Analysis for the Design of Commercial Tower, London


MaCAD 2023-2024 by
MaCAD 2023-2024

The site resides within London’s densely urban landscape, surrounded by skyscrapers and high-rise structures. The analysis of London’s environment reveals it as a temperate maritime climate, experiencing four distinct seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. A study of the sun path highlights extended sun hours in Spring and Summer, diminishing in Autumn and Winter, affecting … Read more

Frihamns Navet Port HUB. Multilevel Timber-skeletons… at work 


MaCAD 2023-2024 by
MaCAD 2023-2024

This project, approached as a demonstrative project, was elaborated by Group 8, Anna Irene Del Monaco and Athanasios Vagias and worked on multilevel Timber structure.  We started investigating precedents on timber skeleton structure. Our initial interest fell on the Maggie’s center by Foster and partners for the masterful creation of a refined structural node in … Read more

Simulating Heritage: Computational insights into Yazd’s Vernacular


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MaCAD 2023-2024

Yazd, formerly known as Yezd, is the capital of Yazd province in Iran. located 270 kilometers (170 miles) southeast of Isfahan, this ancient city is situated in the heart of the central Iranian desert. Having survived through multiple generations in an environment defined by scorching hot and dry summers, juxtaposed with bone-chilling winters, the cities … Read more

Singapore Twist Tower


MaCAD 2023-2024 by
MaCAD 2023-2024

Climate Analysis and Design Optimisation Our project site is Singapore which is located in Southeast Asia. We chose Marina Bay area as our project site. The climate in Singapore is generally hot and humid as shown in the climate analysis below. From the sun path, the sun travels directly overhead throughout the year with high … Read more

Digitalization – Extinction of a Physical World


MaCAD 2023-2024 by
MaCAD 2023-2024

Concept – Raised Voxelization The idea for this Extinction Museum is to offer a journey through nature, elevated and disconnected from the ground. The elevated and voxelated structure represents the digitalization of our current world, increasingly divorced from nature. The journey is framed to bring attention to this phenomenon by populating indoor spaces with digital … Read more

Climate-Responsive Design in Boulder, CO


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MaCAD 2023-2024

Context The city of Boulder, CO is populated by low-rise buildings and is known for a cold, dry climate given its high altitude and proximity to the Rocky Mountains. The investigated project involved selecting parameters that could respond to these characteristics and improve both outdoor and indoor comfort. The proposed structure is a 450 m2 … Read more

Climate-Responsive Cultural Center in Dresden, DE


MaCAD 2023-2024 by
MaCAD 2023-2024

Our Project is a Cultural center Located in Dresden (East Germany) on a small Plot trapped with close buildings from the northern and southern sides. The goal of this Sustainable study is to analyze the design form and, the envelope and to optimize its building performance and Urban Impact. Yearly Climate Analysis General Climate Overview: … Read more

Timber Lattice Structural Analysis and Optimization


MaCAD 2023-2024 by
MaCAD 2023-2024

The Makoko settlement in Lagos, Nigeria is a community that evolved from a fishing village and faces issues of inequality, housing shortages, informal settlements, gentrification, and inadequate infrastructure. The effects of climate change are likely to exacerbate these challenges, with more frequent natural disasters and rising sea levels affecting already vulnerable communities. Creating more equitable … Read more

Multilevel Timber Structure


MaCAD 2023-2024 by
MaCAD 2023-2024

The parametric exploration started from the structural node. A column connected to an inclined beam. Then, it was mirrored around a central axis generating an umbrella structural node. We explored multiple design expressions to arrive at the final version, the one marked with red. This structural node can be applied to a variety of given … Read more

Tree-Shaped Timber Structural System


MaCAD 2023-2024 by
MaCAD 2023-2024

Architectural Concept Located in the northern part of Italy in Trento, famous for timber construction, our site is perched atop a cliff at the city’s highest point. We initiated our project by focusing on tree construction, leveraging the terrain to our advantage. Structural Design Explorations In our quest for the optimal structural form, we explored … Read more

???Bamboo bundle – Structural Analysis & Optimisation


MaCAD 2023-2024 by
MaCAD 2023-2024

Introduction Nestled in the heart of Quito, Ecuador, this architectural Ecuador seeks to harness the sustainability and versatility of bamboo to create an innovative 2700 m² educational space. Encompassing vibrant classrooms, communal areas, and serene green spaces, the structure is both a sanctuary of knowledge and a beacon of ecological design. It invites students and … Read more