During the Master in City & Technology + Thesis Project, students have the unique opportunity to work for an additional time of 9 months on an Individual Thesis Project, focused on the development of one research or pilot project based on the student’s interest. IAAC supports the student in selecting their Thesis Project topic in order to better orient them according to their future career interests and opportunities. Each student is assigned one or more Thesis Advisors that follow the development of the work throughout the year.
Abstract: Framing the Question This research begins with a simple but unresolved question: how can modular housing design become local. In the twenty-first century, architects face a housing crisis shaped by financialisation, scarcity, and displacement. Modularity is often presented as a global solution that promises efficiency and scalability. Yet when implemented, these systems rarely connect … Read more
Using Street View and Remote Sensing to Assess Risk and Empower Small Businesses Whos got my Credit? Access to credit is a fundamental driver of economic growth, especially for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector. Yet, traditional lending models—rooted in asset-based evaluations—often exclude countless small business owners, particularly … Read more
Computing Risk & Planning Resilience from Afar is a remote-sensing–driven investigative study to read, identify and address underlying vulnerabilities associated with landslide risk in urban India. The project aims to develop replicable analysis workflows for compounded risk calculation—making visible what often remains hidden enabling actionable insights in places where institutional data is frequently outdated or … Read more
Mapping women+ safety through visibility Introduction Delhi, like many global cities, presents a paradox for women+ navigating its public spaces: a landscape where visibility can feel both protective and precarious. According to the National Crime Records Bureau (2022), over 14,000 crimes against women were reported in Delhi alone. Yet statistics only scratch the surface of … Read more
The installation On the 5th, 6th and 7th of May of 2025, the Parc Agrari del Baix Llobregat hosted a land-art installation where agricultural by-products, recycled materials and the land itself transformed into paths and places to stay. The products Seven types of products [POTS, LAMPS, PAI-PAIS, KITES, CONTAINERS, SEATS & SHADING] where developed with … Read more
Context Bogota is the capital of Colombia. Both the perception of unsafety of its inhabitants as well as the amount of urban crime have been rising over the last years, with over 70% of the population feeling unsafe, and more than 120 thousand theft victims in 2023. The local government response to this has mainly … Read more
As the climate crisis intensifies, soil remains one of the most vital yet overlooked components of climate action. The Soil Beneath Us explores how game-based learning can turn soil science into an interactive, emotional, and educational experience. This project proposes a digital platform designed to teach young people about ecosystem restoration, using storytelling, real data, … Read more
Creating a Visual Medium for the Visualization of Urban Data Using Cesium in Unity Engine for Geospatial VisualizationCesium for Unity bridges 3D geospatial data with Unity’s real-time development environment, enabling developers to create immersive, real-world simulations and applications. By integrating high-accuracy global datasets, 3D Tiles, and dynamic data feeds, it provides a robust framework for … Read more
The Landscape of Risk India has witnessed 3782 major landslides between 2015–2022.Regions like Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Kerala, and the North-East are especially vulnerable. Landslides disrupt cities, block roads, damage homes — and in some cases, like Wayanad in 2024, result in loss of lives and millions in damages. The Research Question How can remote sensing … Read more
Overview Visualizing Visibility of Women+ Safety is a research initiative aimed at evaluating how the design of public spaces influences perceptions of safety for women+ in India, particularly in Delhi. The central question driving this study is: “How can we assess the current paradigms of urban design to better understand and improve perceptions of safety … Read more
This blog post presents a comparative study of spatial strategies in contemporary housing, using the concept of ‘islandisation’ as a critical lens. Islandisation, defined as a process of increasing detachment from interconnected networks, is explored across a range of case studies Introduction “The tension between isolation as systemic control versus isolation as protective communing raises … Read more
Diving deeper into building a reliable rating algorithm The Importance & Significance of the F&B establishments in the City Food and Beverage (F&B) service outlets are significant indicators of urban progress as they reflect evolving consumer preferences, economic vitality, and the integration of social spaces within urban landscapes. These establishments act as hubs for community … Read more
Context Bogota is the capital of Colombia. Both the perception of unsafety of its inhabitants as well as the amount of urban crime have been rising over the last years, with over 70% of the population feeling unsafe, and more than 120 thousand theft victims in 2023. The local government response to this has mainly … Read more
Climate Hope, Regenerative Agriculture and Soil Restoration Up to 40% of the world’s land is degraded Poor land management and conventional agricultural practices have degraded soils, reducing their ability to store carbon and absorb water, accelerating climate change and threatening food systems. Soils store 3x more carbon than the atmosphere, but 50-70% of their natural … Read more
Planning the perfect public space is no easy task. A vibrant street attracts people, but too much activity can lead to overcrowding and crime. Police presence might deter thieves, but it can also drive away informal vendors—the very people who bring life to the streets. Without them, foot traffic decreases, and the space becomes empty … Read more
Over the past few months, I’ve been developing a game in Unity that aims to educate and engage players in the topic of soil regeneration. This project started as part of my Unity course, where I’ve been learning the skills needed to bring my ideas to life. My game is centered around interactive soil restoration, … Read more
