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# Mixed Reality

CINEFLOW : An AI-Powered Cinematic Walkthrough for Architectural Design

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MaAI-01 2024-2025

Automating Architectural Visualization: A Journey Through Technical Pivots and AI Evolution Introduction In the rapidly evolving landscape of architectural visualization, the gap between conceptual design and compelling visual presentation remains a significant challenge. While architects and designers excel at creating innovative spaces, transforming these 3D models into cinematic walkthroughs typically requires specialized skills, expensive software, … Read more

Urban Matrix

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MAA-01 2024-2025

Abstract Our project, addresses the need for Productive Justice for Self-Sufficiency in Mesquita, a municipality in Rio de Janeiro marked by socio-economic challenges such as food insecurity, water scarcity, infrastructure deficiencies, and a strong dependence on government subsidies. Our strategy transforms residual urban spaces-abandoned plots, unused corners, canal edges-into a Productive Web of interconnected hubs … Read more

Who owns the bodily data?

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MaCAD 2024-2025

What if body becomes the carrier of code? Information derived from human-body; it’s movement, expressions, how it sounds as a dataset for AI interpretation and use. What are the different dimensions of these interactions & interpretations? Biological Dimension AI Dimension Informational Dimension Different Modalities Study of Amazon’s AI systems Visualisation of the Back-End Process Follow … Read more

Mas Profundo: Model to Building

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MaCAD 2024-2025

Mas Profundo is a pipeline that allows designers to generate interesting architectural images from simple models using a live camera feed.  Architectural models tend to portray a reduced colorway and detail is limited by workmanship and time.   Mas Profundo allows each model ideation to be visualized more realistically than a simple foam model. Mas Profundo … Read more

Facade Retrofit

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MAA 2024-2025

This project explores the use of Augmented and Mixed Reality (AR/MR) technologies to enhance architectural design communication and decision-making. The mobile application allows users to select a facade design from a digital catalog and visualize it in real time on their existing buildings through their smartphone camera. After selecting a facade from the catalog, users can: The goal of the project … Read more

Bamboo Lens: Community AR Tools for Bamboo Construction

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“Bamboo Lens” is an augmented reality application designed to empower local communities with hands-on guidance for sustainable bamboo construction. Using mobile AR, the app offers intuitive, step-by-step visual tutorials—from joinery details to full structural assemblies—enabling users to learn and build independently. Targeted for low-resource settings, the tool bridges traditional craftsmanship and digital learning, making bamboo … Read more

HOSTILE

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MAA-02 2024-2025

Architectural Alienation In a world that is rapidly urbanizing itself, architecture holds immense power to shape the lives of individuals and how they experience the public space. Yet, architectural design often neglects the various needs of the community it is supposed to serve, leading to alienation and exclusion, particularly for marginalized populations. – 1.1.Hostile design  … Read more

Contexept

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MAA-02 2024-2025

Contexept is a design-to-fabrication workflow that uses AI to generate context-aware façade designs and turn them into 3D-printable architectural modules. By combining semantic keyword clustering, image generation, and robotic clay printing, the system transforms abstract ideas into buildable, site-sensitive forms. It bridges digital creativity with physical construction, making AI a meaningful collaborator in architecture. Architecture … Read more

HBIM and AI, a perspective on new technologies for Heritage architecture

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MaCAD 2024-2025

Brief Heritage Building Information Modeling (HBIM) is a process for managing and conserving historical structures. Despite its potential and the European Directive 2014/24/EU, HBIM remains underutilized due to complex processes. AI-based technology can streamline HBIM processes at reduced costs, making heritage conservation more feasible. Technologies like LIDAR, TLS, photogrammetry (including UAVs), and SLAM, initially tested … Read more

AiR

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MAA 2024-2025

AiR is an Augmented Reality (AR) interface designed for creation of temporary fabric structures with a wooden framework. AiR enhances your design experience by scanning the site and offering a catalog of structures tailored for shading, resting, or playing. With real-time AR visualization, you can preview your chosen designwithin the environment before assembling it. The … Read more