APPENDIX: BIBLIOGRAPHY Academic Papers Alnuzha, M. & Bloch, T. (2025). The Role of Machine Learning in Automated Code Checking: A Systematic Review. ITcon, Vol. 30. [Link] Peng, J. & Liu, X. (2023). Automated code compliance checking research based on BIM and knowledge graph. Scientific Reports, 13, 7065. [Link] Shi, J.W.L. et al. (2025). BuildThemis: Fine-tuning … Read more
The Kinetic Node proposes a dynamic pavilion located in the central pedestrian zone of Plaça de la Universitat, Barcelona. Developed within a computational design seminar, the intervention explores the intersection of generative algorithms and active public space. The design utilizes parametric tools to generate a fluid structure where architectural form seamlessly transitions into skateable terrain, … Read more
The growth of cities on an urban level has been very random and often scattered due to several reasons, like; UNDPREDICTABLE URBAN GROWTH, DYNAMIC ZONING TRENDS and SHIFTING DEMANDS. This has led to the cities being have to be planned reactively rather than proactively. This has led to a problem of cities being inefficient, rising … Read more
The Purpose of AI in the Age of Resource Scarcity Introduction: Redefining the Question The question “What is the purpose of AI in AEC?” often elicits a predictable response focused on speed. For years the industry has viewed Artificial Intelligence primarily as a mechanism for automation. It is seen as a faster way to produce … Read more
AI in intelligent architecture enhances design efficiency, sustainability, and user‑centric spaces. Key benefits include automation, data‑driven insights, and optimized building performance. Challenges involve data privacy, high implementation costs, and skill gaps. The future promises adaptive buildings, predictive systems, and seamless human‑AI collaboration shaping more resilient, responsive, and sustainable built environments. 1. AI-Driven Design Innovation Generative … Read more
Introduction: More Than a Robot in a Hard Hat The buzz around Artificial Intelligence in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry is impossible to ignore. Every conference seems to feature a new tool promising to revolutionize everything from design to demolition. You might be forgiven for picturing an AI as a robot in a … Read more
In the early stages of learning, artificial intelligence was perceived primarily as a digital aid tools created to improve efficiency, accuracy, and coordination across different stages of a project. AI was largely understood as a decision-support system, particularly valuable during the early design phases, yet always positioned as secondary to human expertise and judgment. However, … Read more
What Is the Purpose of AI in the AEC Industry? Artificial intelligence is not only a technology aimed at automating tasks; insights shared during this course demonstrate that AI plays a far broader and more strategic role in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. Through real-world applications and practical case studies, AI emerges as … Read more
Design via Experimentation with the Black Box When I started my MaCAD program this semester, AI felt like a threat. As an industrial designer, I saw it as this incomprehensible pattern-finding machine that could somehow analyze thousands of products simultaneously, finding relationships I’d spend years trying to notice. The black-box nature terrified me—I couldn’t trace … Read more
The conversation around Artificial Intelligence in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) often begins and ends with the concept of “efficiency”. We discuss doing things faster, reducing man-hours, and automating mundane tasks. But as the industry faces unprecedented challenges, the true purpose of AI is shifting. It is no longer just about speed; it is about … Read more
In AEC, the purpose of AI is not to replace architects or engineers. The purpose is to improve decision-making and coordination, while keeping clear responsibility. In AEC, the purpose of AI is not to replace architects or engineers. The purpose is to improve decision-making and coordination, while keeping clear responsibility.AI can be seen as a … Read more
Introduction — Where My Interest Began My interest in AI and its application in the AEC industry started before this course. During the IAAC GSS, I worked on a study in Bogotá using GIS and image‑recognition tools to map sensory criticality in care-focused urban zones. What surprised me most was how accessible the process was. … Read more
At the beginning of the semester, we were asked to reflect on the role of artificial intelligence in the AEC industry. Looking back, my answer then came from a much more limited understanding. Revisiting the question now, after a series of lectures, I realize that what has changed is not so much how much I … Read more
Monsoon Nest is a modular housing proposal for Bangkok that responds to monsoon rainfall, flooding, and high-density urban conditions. The project explores adaptable modules, elevated structures, and passive climate strategies to create resilient, community-oriented living environments in a tropical context. The design of Monsoon Nest is informed by four primary parameters: contextual environmental data, parametric … Read more
Heritage is not memoryHeritage is Production + Community In the dense urban fabric of Sant Gervasi, Casa Tosquella sleeps a Modernista jewel originally conceived as a summer retreat, now stranded in a city grappling with permanent heat. This project explores the tension between heritage preservation and climatic urgency. The proposal views the building not as … Read more
An intelligent living system as the last decision you will ever make. Abstract This project explores Technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) and their impact on architecture and urban living. Based on complexity theory, ecology, and AI discourse, it frames architecture as an adaptive, self-organizing system rather than a static object. The case study is Barcelona, … Read more
