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
Design Your Perfect Green Space The app is designed to simplify urban green space planning by automating tree placement based on specific criteria. Whether you’re working in Milan or Barcelona, the app accounts for local climate conditions, available space, and water needs to help you choose the best trees for your project. Here’s how the … Read more
Prácticas afectivas en la interfaz público privada de Ciutat Vella, València. 01 TEMA “La relación afectiva no es positiva, ni negativa, simplemente existe en la interacción”.Mauro Gil-Fournier Esta investigación surge del interés por develar desde la perspectiva de las teorías de los afectos y la experiencia sensible del cuerpo, las prácticas y manifestaciones de los … Read more
Sobre latencias y oportunidades en el abordaje de la vacancia en la Ciudad de Mendoza, Argentina RESUMEN La problemática de los pasivos urbanos, definidos como terrenos subutilizados o infraestructuras obsoletas dentro del tejido urbano, constituye un fenómeno global con implicaciones territoriales y socioeconómicas a escala local. La expansión urbana no planificada, caracterizada por patrones de … Read more
Hacia la reconquista de los No Lugares urbanos: El caso del aeropuerto EOH de Medellín 00 Introducción LAS INFRAESTRUCTURAS GLOBALES Las infraestructuras son uno de los temas centrales dentro de la planeación urbana mundial, 6 de los 17 “Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible” establecidos por la ONU están relacionados con ellas. Allí, las definen como “la … Read more
Redefiniendo equitativa e inclusivamente los espacios públicos a través de la cultura del skateboarding La investigación pasas de Skate {able} city a Integr{able} city; haciendo énfasis en que el objetivo de diseño del toolkit es para que la aplicación de los conceptos urbanos tengan impacto positivo sobre todos los usuarios de los lugares públicos. Se … Read more
De la ruptura a la regeneración urbana a partir del rescate de conexiones históricas y ambientales Maria Luísa Machado Taller Concepto IaaC – MOeC – 2025 Resúmen Maceió, Alagoas, “la tierra que cubre el pantano”, nació de la unión de sus aguas, con sus primeros asentamientos vinculados a la Laguna Mundaú, el mar y las … Read more
Walking through Ciutat Vella, the heart of Barcelona, one can’t help but notice the overflowing bins, the persistent smell of garbage, and the discarded trash left along the streets. Despite the city’s continuous efforts to keep public spaces clean, waste management remains a pressing issue, particularly in the historic district where narrow streets and high … Read more
The Master’s in Advanced Ecological Buildings and Biocities (MAEBB) program at Valldaura Labs features the Collaborative Design Studio in its first term, also known as the Introduction to Self-Sufficiency. In recent years, the Collaborative Design Studio has engaged students in designing for and with diverse groups, working across various age groups, from school children to … Read more
Introduction This project was done in collaboration with Heatherwick Studio. Our starting point was a problem that emerged when patterned ceramic tiles were deployed at scale. Specifically, factory-produced tiles create repetitive patterns, which detract from their crafted intricacy. On the other end of the spectrum, hand glazing is a highly skilled and time-consuming process that … Read more
Github: https://github.com/elicolds/emotionreader/ Introduction In the realm of architecture and art, installations serve as powerful mediums to explore the intersection of technology, human emotion, and design. Our project reimagines the relationship between viewers and spaces by creating an interactive structure that reacts dynamically to human presence and emotions. Combining hardware, software, and creative ingenuity, we designed … Read more
This term, we have been focusing on understanding and designing public spaces in the Sants neighborhood of Barcelona. Sants has a unique identity shaped by its long-standing tradition of neighborhood cooperation and pride in its working-class roots, but has faced civic disengagement in recent years. In the studio, our objective has been to leverage public … Read more
In the field of urban planning, engaging citizens and stakeholders in the increasingly complex social and environmental issues of the built environment is one of the major challenges. As a way of looking to attract, persuade, and foster empathy, Quaker can be a potent tool in connecting the community of Poblenou with our project and … 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
In response to the increasing global population of visually impaired individuals, projected to reach 18.5% by 2050, our project focuses on enhancing the accessibility of architectural spaces, particularly in primary healthcare centers. We have developed the Building Analysis Tool (BAT), an solution designed to assist architects in creating environments that cater to the needs of … Read more
The project envisions the use of novel data collection strategies for the purpose of increasing access to formal credit for MSMEs in the F&B Space 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 … Read more
