BENCH DESIGNER

WHY BENCH DESIGNER? Furniture design has always been a balance between functionality and aesthetics, but traditional methods often leave little room for personalization. The Bench Designer was created to change that—giving users the freedom to design their own bench with real-time customization and instant feedback. Customization in furniture is becoming more important as people seek … Read more

ADU Generator

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

Automated Ventilated Façade Designer

Introducing the Automated Ventilated Façade Designer (AVFD) In the world of architecture and construction, efficiency and precision are key. Meet the Automated Ventilated Façade Designer (AVFD)—an innovative tool crafted to redefine how designers, contractors, and manufacturers approach ventilated façade design. This groundbreaking application streamlines the early stages of design, optimizing material usage while enhancing the … Read more

HYPERBUILDING_A Data Team Integrative Modeling

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

OptiBIPV

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

Seats and Sightlines

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

Integrating BIM Data within Hyperbuilding-B

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

[OPEN] City | Poblenou

El Poblenou is a neighborhood in Barcelona which is experiencing several degrees of transformation leading to urban niches unconsidered. Open City Poblenou envisions public spaces that respond to urban flux, creating environments that encourage interaction and a sense of belonging through co-designed, adaptive interventions by leveraging data-driven strategies and participatory design. INDEX 00_IntroductionExplanation of Poblenou’s … Read more

City Brief App

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

A Web Sandbox for Urban Design

Sandbox

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

Enhancing BIM with Innovative Workflows for Architectural Design with Kenn Clausen

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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

Mathematical Wall Panel Generator

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

From Computational Design to BIM: How Zaha Hadid Architects Integrates Complex Geometries

Problem Statement: BIM integration is straightforward for basic building forms, but challenging for complex geometries. Issues include interoperability, maintaining design intent, and bridging conceptual design with BIM. Standardization and cost-effective fabrication remain key obstacles. Thesis: Computational tools like Grasshopper enhance BIM integration by improving early-stage collaboration, workflow standardization, and ensuring complex forms remain constructible. Research … Read more

Signature 360

360 Web Application Viewer This app is designed to meet the needs of motorcycle company. Signature Custom Designs offers high-quality decals, stickers, and protective films for BMW motorcycles. Their products include styling kits, paint protection, frame elements, and reflective accessories. The app allows users to select their motorcycle model and the products they wish to … Read more

Shadow Dome Configurator

Web Application for Dome Design General Description: The Shadow Dome Configurator is a Grasshopper-based tool designed to generate and customize wood domes optimized for shade creation. It enables users to adjust parameters such as dimensions (radius & height), perforation size and patterns to control light and shadow effects. This tool is ideal for designing shaded … Read more

On-Site Cat Vet : Veterinarian Care Booth

The aim of the project is to create a solution for Kuwait’s biggest urban problem, street cats’ overpopulation. A large population of stray cats roams the streets, often suffering from injuries, infections, and diseases. These cats face difficult living conditions, with no access to suitable shelter, nutrition, or veterinary medical care. Left untreated poses a … Read more