Flood Resilience Toolbox: AI-Powered Solutions for a Sustainable Future Flooding is the most frequent and costly natural disaster worldwide, with annual damages exceeding €38 billion. By 2050, this figure could rise to $64 billion, impacting millions of lives. Coastal cities, particularly in Southeast Asia, are at high risk due to rapid urbanization, sinking land, and … Read more
When we locate Sants within Barcelona, it appears to be on the city’s edge. However, when considering the metropolitan area as a whole, Sants is actually closer to the center. Historically, Sants was one of the towns surrounding Barcelona until its annexation in 1897. Its agricultural and industrial roots contribute to a unique neighborhood identity—one … Read more
Introduction: Understanding Besòs Beyond the Surface The El Besòs i el Maresme area in Barcelona carries a complex history—one shaped by migration, exclusion, and resilience. Often perceived through the lenses of insecurity and economic struggle, the neighborhood is in fact a vibrant intersection of identities, cultures, and urban transformations. Layers of Besòs is a research-driven … Read more
A speculative approach to Design through data, literature, and participatory AI in Sant Antoni Our urban issue: The Lack of Narrative-Driven Urban Design in a Data-Driven City Contemporary urban design increasingly relies on AI and big data, often sidelining human stories, cultural narratives, and historical context in shaping urban spaces. While data-driven design optimizes efficiency, … Read more
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
Abstract Digital twins are transforming architecture, urban planning, and infrastructure management by creating intelligent, data-driven replicas of physical assets. These virtual models integrate real-time sensor data, predictive analytics, and AI to optimize performance, streamline decision-making, and enhance sustainability. In this podcast, we explore the evolution of digital twins with guest Karla Saldano, an expert in … Read more
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
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
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 un modelo territorial para ciudades balnearias La costa Este de Uruguay se presenta como un territorio de oportunidad, donde la fragilidad ambiental, la presión del turismo y el crecimiento urbano requiere una visión de urbanismo resiliente. El proyecto propone un modelo que apuesta por la hibridación entre lo natural y lo artificial. En este … 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
Master in Advanced Architecture Computational Design Seminar Yetkin Demir / Giovanny Gordillo SITE Placa De Sant Felip Neri is a small square located in the Gothic quarter. Bearing scars from the Spanish Civil War in 1938, this plaza holds a tragic past. Surrounded by the church and mixed use buildings, this square serves as a … Read more
Estrategias para la optimización del desarrollo y la sostenibilidad urbana del aglomerado de Quito La ineficiencia territorial producto de la concentración de actividades en el hipercentro y el consumo del suelo por la expansión urbana acelerada han generado una serie de tensiones territoriales en el Aglomerado Urbano de Quito.Estas tensiones surgen de la interacción entre … Read more
SOLUCIONES SOTENIBLES PARA LA ESCASEZ Y CONTAMINACIÓN HÍDRICA EN VILLA CARLOS PAZ REGIÓN DEL VALLE DE PUNILLA PRELUDIO El agua, en VCP, no es solo un elemento natural, es una presencia viva que atraviesa generaciones y paisajes, un testigo silencioso del tiempo. Desde los primeros habitantes originarios, el agua del río San Antonio se convirtió … Read more
