Urban spaces are not just places to live and work—they are playgrounds for social interaction, historical storytelling, and cultural engagement. As part of the IAAC’s Serious Games Seminar, our team explored Sant Antoni, Barcelona, to design playful interventions that connect the community to its past, present, and future. Our approach combined game design with urban … Read more
Context EU generates 25-30% of all waste from construction and demolition (C&D) activities, much of which remains underutilized or sent to landfills Context while global temperatures are rising towards +4°c, building facades are a main contributor to the urban heat island effect within cities. BY 2050 about 70 % of the world’s population will live … Read more
A Methodological Approach to Urban Growth and Hybrid Energy Systems in the Global South Why Global South ? Urbanization in the Global South is a defining trend of the 21st century, with over 90% of urban growth expected to occur in low- and middle-income countries by 2050. This rapid expansion has led to a surge … Read more
The work presented in this blog post explores how UX and UI tools can be used to create a more accesible and interactive platform to this research group’s main project in the Research Studio class. By using tools like Figma and programming in HTML, CSS and JAVA, we try to apply the learnings into AI … Read more
The first three exercises focused on designing and coding a landing page, visualizing geospatial data on Mapbox, and creating an interactive 3D experience with Three.js, each progressively building skills in design, data integration, and interactivity to address real-world challenges. ⠀ SeisNAV – User interfaces This project involved designing user interfaces for SeisNAV with a focus … Read more
Abstract The project explores innovative ways to address Barcelona’s sustainability challenges, such as carbon emissions, air pollution, and energy inefficiency.By leveraging AI, IoT sensors, and Nature-Based Solutions (NBS), the project aims to optimize municipal budgets for interventions that transform underutilized urban spaces into productive assets. The study highlights solutions like urban farming, greenery, and solar catchment systems, evaluated … Read more
Abstract: Natural disasters, especially earthquakes, often leave roads blocked, buildings collapsed, and maps outdated, making navigation and response efforts highly challenging, That’s where we operate. Our project SeisNAV is an AI-powered platform that combines satellite imagery and computer vision to detect collapsed structures and road blockages, providing real-time mapping and navigation tools for disaster response … Read more
Leveraging remote sensing and geospatial analytics to inform smarter, more adaptive economic policy Across the globe, cities face a pivotal challenge: unlocking the potential of their micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to drive both urban transformation and national economic growth. These enterprises, often comprising over 90% of businesses in developing economies, act as the backbone of urban economies, creating … Read more
URBAN WAYFINDING FOR THE BLIND Understanding how visually impaired or blind individuals navigate urban environments reveals significant challenges tied to mobility injustice across various scales. This issue extends beyond individual obstacles, encompassing systemic gaps in urban design that fail to accommodate diverse needs. My thesis delves into these injustices, exploring the barriers that hinder equitable … Read more
CRONOLOGÍA HIPÓTESIS El caso de estudio presenta un escenario complejo y dinámico, caracterizado por un crecimiento acelerado y no planificado impulsado por el auge de la industria hidrocarburífera. Esta industria ha generado un incremento de la cantidad de población residente como la pendular, y también ha generado una demanda sin precedentes de servicios e infraestructuras … Read more
Recalificación de Áreas Degradadas por la Industria Salinera – Cabo Frio – Brasil Introducción Desde los albores de la humanidad, la sal siempre ha jugado un papel fundamental en la sociedad. Su importancia era tan grande que en la antigüedad, la sal se utilizaba como moneda, conservante, condimento y alimento. Antes de la colonización portuguesa, … Read more
Este proyecto de investigación nace del interés de comprender la ciudad desde el punto de vista de la experiencia sensible del cuerpo, de lo individual y lo colectivo, de las dinámicas vinculares y las prácticas cotidianas. Desde la visión de que las prácticas culturales imprimen su huella en la trama urbana, y nos otorgan una … Read more
How do we evaluate the current paradigms of designed public spaces to test the perceptions of safety of women+ in India such that it aids urban designers to make free movement of women+ easier in India, especially Delhi? Overview Women+ and Urban Safety is a research to find answers to the question of “how do … Read more
Located in the quiet community of Sant Adria De Besos lies the Besos Power Station. This waste to energy power plant is responsible for providing power to over 10 municipalities of Spain and takes care of nearly half of the waste that comes into Barcelona. While this factory proves to be highly effective, several negative … Read more
Abstract The project explores innovative ways to address Barcelona’s sustainability challenges, such as carbon emissions, air pollution, and energy inefficiency. By leveraging AI, IoT sensors, and Nature-Based Solutions (NBS), the project aims to optimize municipal budgets for interventions that transform underutilized urban spaces into productive assets. The study highlights solutions like urban farming, greenery, and … Read more
Proceso para la reconversión del aeropuerto Enrique Olaya Herrera en Medellín Abstract La ciudad de Medellín ha llegado a su límite de expansión. La presencia del aeropuerto local Enrique Olaya Herrera y su cono de aproximación en el sector sur occidental de este estrecho valle no permite que la ciudad se densifique en las zonas … Read more
