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.
What is EVOL? EVOL is a site maximum building volume evaluator, designed for architects, designers, developers, and anyone interested in quickly assessing a site’s building potential. By integrating zoning regulations, solar exposure considerations, and urban density parameters, EVOL provides an efficient and interactive method to visualize the maximum buildable volume for a given site. Instead … Read more
Intuitive app that let’s you visualize in real time the location, size, and cost estimate of an ADU in your plot. General Description: ADU stands for Accessory Dwelling Unit. ADUs are becoming very popular in the United States, as a way for homeowners to build an additional(s) living unit in plots zoned for single-family use. … 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
As a starting point in the Cloud Based Data Management course, we were asked to address a current problem for the final project by using the knowledge acquired during the seminar. The topic chosen in my case was the housing problem in Spain. Access to affordable housing has become one of Spain’s most pressing social … 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
The Structural Innovation Behind Hyper-Building B As cities continue to grow vertically, the need for adaptive, resilient, and expressive structural systems becomes increasingly vital. The Hyper-Building B project, developed as part of the Integrative Modeling Seminar at MaCAD, embraces a forward-thinking approach that integrates Japanese aesthetics, parametric design, and high-performance structural engineering. The structural team … Read more
What & Why ? OptiBIPV is an app designed to enhance an integrated design approach for photovoltaic facades right from the early design stages. In today’s building design, balancing aesthetics with the growing demand for energy production is more important than ever. OptiBIPV enhances collaboration for a more sustainable environment, helping architects, facade designers, and … Read more
Team member: Giorgia Wolman Link to Project: https://datamgmt25.iaac.net/ An online app that allows you to create and customize your own yoga pavilion in real-time. It’s designed to give you full creative control, making the design process simple and intuitive. Figure 1: The Yoga Pavilion Designer App Display Key Tools For Achieving Flexibility: Modify Petal Number: 4 … Read more
The App The purpose of the app is to help Step 0 of designing a stadium. This is a complex subject, in fact FIFA has a 1300 page handbook capturing the explicit requirements for every aspects of the design, down to the finest details, which is driven by benchmarked operational needs. The scope of the … Read more
As members of the data team for Hyperbuilding-B, we focus our integrative assignment on functional zoning and the extraction of structural and environmental data from our building zones. Functional Zoning The team B hyperbuilding is a series of towers joined by lower floor podiums and bridges of fluid forms that all follow the same structural … Read more
Introduction Designing a kitchen can be overwhelming. From layout planning to cost estimation, ensuring everything fits perfectly requires time and effort. That’s why we created the Kitchen Planner App – an interactive tool that helps you design your kitchen effortlessly while estimating costs in real-time. Key Features of the Kitchen Planner 1. Adjustable Kitchen Dimensions … Read more
Link to Project: https://datamgmt25.iaac.net/ (Find Erva Hofi in the sidebar) ECOCLAD app. An app for 3d printed pipes product.Elevate your building’s exterior with EcoClad the innovative web tool that designs custom green facades using eco-friendly, 3D-printed pipes. The user is required to input his facade boundary or the part of it that wanted to be green. The idea of … Read more
In the ever-evolving world of architectural design, balancing various urban constraints such as footprint, height, and open space, can be challenging. To address this, I developed an interactive web-based sandbox that integrates parametric design principles using Grasshopper, Vue.js, and Three.js. This tool enables designers to explore different configurations dynamically, adjusting parameters like building height and … Read more
A Digital Tool for Seamless Surface Paneling Have you ever faced the daunting task of paneling a surface, only to get lost in a sea of calculations? Enter Panel.Weaver—a user-friendly digital tool designed to simplify panel-based surface design, making real-time calculations intuitive and accessible. What is Panel.Weaver? Panel.Weaver is a digital tool that allows designers … Read more
Abstract BIM enhances data integration and precision in architectural workflows but can constrain creative freedom. This tension challenges architects seeking to balance BIM’s technical benefits with human-centered, innovative design. The podcast explores hybrid approaches that integrate BIM with flexible workflows to foster creativity and meaningful spatial experiences. By examining real-world applications, it aims to identify … Read more
3D Printer Geometry Visualization General Description of the ApplicationThis application enables users to generate 3D forms based on mathematical equations. These forms can either be used as is or, alternatively, the user can select an option to populate a plain surface with predefined mathematical shapes embedded within the script. These generated paths are scaled according … Read more
