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_id	acadia23_v2_508
id	acadia23_v2_508
authors	Koehler, Daniel; liu, Zidong
year	2023
title	Exploring Building Typologies and their Socioeconomic Contexts: Compositional Insights from Large-Scale-Text-to-Image Models
source	ACADIA 2023: Habits of the Anthropocene: Scarcity and Abundance in a Post-Material Economy [Volume 2: Proceedings of the 43rd Annual Conference for the Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture (ACADIA) ISBN 979-8-9891764-0-3]. Denver. 26-28 October 2023. edited by A. Crawford, N. Diniz, R. Beckett, J. Vanucchi, M. Swackhamer 508-517.
summary	This study utilizes large-scale-text-to-image (LLI) models to investigate possibilities to describe building types data-centric. With the introduction of ""data-centric typologies"" we hope to challenge traditional architectural classification systems, while reviving type as an architectural strategy to link socio-economic contexts to the physical form of a place. By examining artificial intelligence (AI)-generated images of various city buildings, the research explores compositional characteristics, realism, and model limitations. We generated and segmented a synthetic dataset of 15,000 images into individual building segments, conducting a statistical analysis of compositional features across 500 cities. Despite dataset biases and limitations, our results indicate that synthetic databases provide a deeper analytical basis than traditional methods. The generated dataset alone paints forensic landscapes of locales that are not typically showcased. Particularly from a pedagogical perspective, data-centric investigations can serve as a valuable tool for illustrating the diversity of cities and living modes. The findings show that socio-economic attributes, like quality of life, are more closely tied to neighborhoods or projects than entire cities. Consequently, architectural typologies are most effective at a human-ori- ented scale, interfacing city with architecture.
series	ACADIA
type	paper
email
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_id	acadia23_v3_63
id	acadia23_v3_63
authors	Crolla, Kristof; Goepel, Garvin
year	2023
title	Kepiting Bambu: Mixed-Reality-Aided Bamboo Construction
source	ACADIA 2023: Habits of the Anthropocene: Scarcity and Abundance in a Post-Material Economy [Volume 3: Proceedings of the 43rd Annual Conference for the Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture (ACADIA) ISBN 979-8-9891764-1-0]. Denver. 26-28 October 2023. edited by A. Crawford, N. Diniz, R. Beckett, J. Vanucchi, M. Swackhamer 24-32.
summary	“Kepiting Bambu”, or “Bamboo Crab” in Balinese, referring to the projects’ particular roof geometry, consists of two permanent dormitory structures that were built in Bali’s jungle in 2023, as part of a bamboo construction workshop conducted at Bamboo U (see Figures 1 and 2). The workshop focused on the integration of augmented reality (AR) technology in bamboo craft and construction to expand its locally practically feasible solution space. The workshop aimed to expose participants to the possibilities this opens up for bamboo architecture design. The workshop’s objective was to optimize and test the construction processes of the pre-designed geometries by providing easily understandable construction information to both expert bamboo craftspeople and participants with no prior experience in bamboo construction. This report summarizes the key aspects and findings from the workshop, and highlights the role of AR in achieving efficient communication and the enhancement of craft.
series	ACADIA
type	field note
email
last changed	2024/04/17 13:59

_id	ijac202321307
id	ijac202321307
authors	Yang, Qing; Chu-Fan Cao; Hai-Miao Li; Wai-Shan Qiu; Wen-Jing Li; Dan Luo
year	2023
title	Is greenery green? An analytical comparison between the planned, visual, and perceived green
source	International Journal of Architectural Computing 2023, Vol. 21 - no. 3, 498–515
summary	This research established a comprehensive evaluation system for urban ecological assessment. Through research in the fields of urban planning, urban design, and cognitive psychology, this paper defines three ecological evaluation indexes correspondingly. They measure the vegetation coverage of land (planning green), the visibility of vegetation from the pedestrian’s viewpoint (visual green), and the psychological perception of greenery by human (perceived green). This study uses computerized parametric analysis, computerized deep learning, data visualization, and statistical methods to achieve an accurate description of the three evaluation indicators. This study assumes that the three green values may behave consistently or inconsistently at each point. Therefore, this study, on the one hand, tries to analyze the potential factors affecting each green indicator. On the other hand, by analysing the consistency or discrepancy of the three green values, this research revealed the potential link between urban spatial type and integrated ecological properties. Four areas of Brisbane dominated by different functions were selected for this study (Red Hill and Bardon for residential areas, Brisbane City for downtown CBD, and Woolloongabba for industrial areas). The results of the study demonstrate the credibility and applicability of the three green indicators in different areas, examine the various factors affecting ecology, and provide new design strategies and ideas for urban designers
keywords	Urban green space, urban ecology, street view image, green perception, subjective measurement
series	journal
last changed	2024/04/17 14:30

_id	acadia23_v3_49
id	acadia23_v3_49
authors	A. Noel, Vernelle; Dortdivanlioglu, Hayri
year	2023
title	Text-to-image generators: Semiotics, Semantics, Syntax, and Society
source	ACADIA 2023: Habits of the Anthropocene: Scarcity and Abundance in a Post-Material Economy [Volume 3: Proceedings of the 43rd Annual Conference for the Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture (ACADIA) ISBN 979-8-9891764-1-0]. Denver. 26-28 October 2023. edited by A. Crawford, N. Diniz, R. Beckett, J. Vanucchi, M. Swackhamer 24-32.
summary	Text-to-image generators, such as Midjourney, DALL-E, and Stable Diffusion, are becoming increasingly popular. These generators, whose models are trained on large datasets of text-image pairs, often scraped from the web, take text prompts as input, and use them to generate images—text-to-image prompting. In this visual essay, we raise questions about the entanglement of semiotics, semantics, syntax, and society in these text-to-image generator tools. We are intrigued by how these technologies are “intrawoven” with social and cultural contexts. How are their constructions and presentations reconfigurations? How do, or might they, inform pedagogy, theory, methods, and our publics? To explore these questions, we entered six prompts related to the built environment in six different languages, eight months apart in Midjourney (“Midjourney” n.d.). The generated images (Figure 1), require that we ask deep questions of each image, in comparison with each other, across each group of four, and across time (eight months apart). We argue that text-to-image generators call for a rigorous exploration of semiotics, semantics, syntax, and the society, with implications for pedagogy, theory-building, methodologies, and public enlightenment. Furthermore, we assert that these tools can facilitate pertinent questions about the relationships between technology and society. This is just the beginning. For now, we have questions.
series	ACADIA
type	field note
email
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_id	acadia23_v1_136
id	acadia23_v1_136
authors	Alima, Natalia
year	2023
title	InterspeciesForms
source	ACADIA 2023: Habits of the Anthropocene: Scarcity and Abundance in a Post-Material Economy [Volume 1: Projects Catalog of the 43rd Annual Conference of the Association of Computer Aided Design in Architecture (ACADIA) ISBN 979-8-9860805-8-1]. Denver. 26-28 October 2023. edited by A. Crawford, N. Diniz, R. Beckett, J. Vanucchi, M. Swackhamer 136-143.
summary	The hybridization of architectural, biological and robotic agencies Situated in the field of architectural biodesign, InterspeciesForms explores a closer relationship between the fungus Pleurotus ostreatus and the designer in the creation of form. The intention of hybridizing mycelia’s agency of growth with architectural design intention is to generate novel, non-indexical crossbred designed outcomes that evolve preconceived notions of architectural form. Mycelium are threadlike fibrous root systems made up of hyphae, that form the vegetative part of a fungus (Jones 2020). Known as the hackers of the wood wide web (Simard 1997) mycelia form complex symbiotic relationships with other species that inhabit our earth. Michael Lim states “Fungi redefine resourcefulness, collaboration, resilience and symbiosis” (Lim 2022, p. 14). When wandering around the forest to connect with other species or searching for food, fungi form elaborate and entangled networks by spreading their hyphal tips. Shown in Figure 1, this living labyrinth results in the aesthetic formation of an intricate web. Due to the organisms ability to determine the most effective direction of growth, communicate with its surrounding ecosystem, and connect with other species, fungi are indeed an intelligent species with a unique aesthetic that must not be ignored. In drawing on these concepts, I refer to the organism’s ability to search for, tangle, and digest its surroundings as ‘mycelia agency of growth’. It is this specific behavioral characteristic that is the focus of this research, with which I, as the architect, set out to co-create and hybridize with.
series	ACADIA
type	project
email
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_id	acadia23_v2_520
id	acadia23_v2_520
authors	Ampanavos, Spyridon; Bernal, Marcelo; Okhoya, Victor
year	2023
title	Daylight ML: A General-Purpose Deep-Learning Surrogate Model for Annual Daylight Distribution
source	ACADIA 2023: Habits of the Anthropocene: Scarcity and Abundance in a Post-Material Economy [Volume 2: Proceedings of the 43rd Annual Conference for the Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture (ACADIA) ISBN 979-8-9891764-0-3]. Denver. 26-28 October 2023. edited by A. Crawford, N. Diniz, R. Beckett, J. Vanucchi, M. Swackhamer 520-531.
summary	Building performance simulation, such as daylight evaluation can lead to better quality designs. However, time constraints are currently limiting its use for design exploration. Surrogate modeling can offer drastic speed improvements to simulation processes, but existing models are either project specific or offer limited flexibility to design inputs, while requiring a significant initial investment for their training. This research introduces a method for predicting spatial distribution of annual daylight metrics using a raytrac- ing-based encoding of the inputs, and a deep-learning surrogate model. The method can operate on spaces of any shape. Using synthetic data, surrogate models for Atlanta, Georgia, and Boston, Massachusetts, were trained, and achieved low average errors on the test set for all daylight metrics considered. Furthermore, models trained on simple datasets of rectangular spaces were able to predict accurate results for L-shaped, circular, and courtyard-shaped spaces, and for sensors that had twice the density of the ones in the training set. Overall, the results suggest that trained models can be used to evaluate the daylight quality of any project or design within their respective locations.
series	ACADIA
type	paper
email
last changed	2024/12/20 09:13

_id	caadria2023_343
id	caadria2023_343
authors	Armaly, Perla, Kirzner, Shay, Kashi, Yechezkel and Barath, Shany
year	2023
title	Biomanufacturing of Architectural Prototypes With Cyanobacteria
doi	https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.caadria.2023.2.149
source	Immanuel Koh, Dagmar Reinhardt, Mohammed Makki, Mona Khakhar, Nic Bao (eds.), HUMAN-CENTRIC - Proceedings of the 28th CAADRIA Conference, Ahmedabad, 18-24 March 2023, pp. 149–158
summary	Cement and concrete production are responsible for nearly 8% of the world's annual emissions of greenhouse gas carbon dioxide. Biodesign can potentially address this challenge in architecture by integrating living materials in design processes and enhancing the ecological performance of materials. As part of an interdisciplinary approach between architecture and microbiology, this research outlines a systematic workflow consisting of pre-fabrication, fabrication, and post-fabrication phases. The workflow leverages additive processes based on biological data and utilizes cyanobacteria’s output capabilities towards architectural production. Cyanobacteria through their photosynthetic process are able to absorb CO2 and induce calcium carbonate (CaCO3) precipitation, the main ingredient in limestone and cement. This paper focuses on the pre-fabrication phase and develops material protocols for designers. It examines the compatibility of two bacterial strains in order to formulate a biomixture suitable for integration in an additive biomanufacturing process.
keywords	biodesign, additive manufacturing, biofabrication, sustainability, Cyanobacteria, Carbon Dioxide fixation
series	CAADRIA
email
last changed	2023/06/15 23:14

_id	acadia23_v3_129
id	acadia23_v3_129
authors	Ayres, Phil
year	2023
title	Sensitive Scaffolds – Cultivating Spatio-temporal Dialogues with Living Complexes
source	ACADIA 2023: Habits of the Anthropocene: Scarcity and Abundance in a Post-Material Economy [Volume 3: Proceedings of the 43rd Annual Conference for the Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture (ACADIA) ISBN 979-8-9891764-1-0]. Denver. 26-28 October 2023. edited by A. Crawford, N. Diniz, R. Beckett, J. Vanucchi, M. Swackhamer 24-32.
summary	Thank you to the ACADIA team for extending the invitation to come here. For me, it's a really fantastic moment to reconnect with the ACADIA community. I've been dipping in and out of it since -- I think my first ACADIA was in Savannah, Georgia. Does anyone remember what year that was? 2001? 2002? I've been dipping in and out. And I really see this community as a model. You know, we could talk about the Mississippi and how it meanders, and passages of energy and matter and information begin to change. And the ACADIA community meanders across these different territories, but somehow it maintains its particular identity. And that identity, I think, is shrouded within ideals of sharing -- knowledge sharing -- and within a kind of creative design research, you know, rigor, which I find really fascinating.
series	ACADIA
type	keynote
email
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_id	acadia23_v1_226
id	acadia23_v1_226
authors	Baker, Emily
year	2023
title	SpaceCraft: Building a Spatial Structure in Mixed Reality
source	ACADIA 2023: Habits of the Anthropocene: Scarcity and Abundance in a Post-Material Economy [Volume 1: Projects Catalog of the 43rd Annual Conference of the Association of Computer Aided Design in Architecture (ACADIA) ISBN 979-8-9860805-8-1]. Denver. 26-28 October 2023. edited by A. Crawford, N. Diniz, R. Beckett, J. Vanucchi, M. Swackhamer 226-231.
summary	SpaceCraft was the final 5-week project for High Tech \| Low Tech: Spatial Computing for Design and Fabrication, an advanced elective taught at the University of Arkansas. This project aimed to test a constructional method for spatial structures that uses standardized parts to create non-standard formal/structural configurations, and to test an augmented reality (AR)-based interface for fabrication (Figure 1).
series	ACADIA
type	project
email
last changed	2024/04/17 13:58

_id	acadia23_v3_27
id	acadia23_v3_27
authors	Bakomichali, Vasiliki; Marengo, Mathilde; Thomas, Julia; Ganatra, Hiranya; Neri, Iacopo
year	2023
title	Fostering Symbiosis for Ecosystem Revival
source	ACADIA 2023: Habits of the Anthropocene: Scarcity and Abundance in a Post-Material Economy [Volume 3: Proceedings of the 43rd Annual Conference for the Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture (ACADIA) ISBN 979-8-9891764-1-0]. Denver. 26-28 October 2023. edited by A. Crawford, N. Diniz, R. Beckett, J. Vanucchi, M. Swackhamer 24-32.
summary	The impact of human activity on natural landscapes has been so profound that scientists defined a new era to characterize the trajectory shift of the planet’s ecosystem. Interference with the operation of planetary mechanisms that support the life cycles of 8.7 million species (Ritchie 2022), for the sole benefit of one, has inevitably created a crisis. The data-informed approach presented in these field notes helps to integrate ecological needs within the design process, and develop more precise design strategies to mitigate this impact.
series	ACADIA
type	field note
email
last changed	2024/04/17 13:59

_id	acadia23_v1_196
id	acadia23_v1_196
authors	Bao, Ding Wen; Yan, Xin; Min Xie, Yi
year	2023
title	Intelligent Form
source	ACADIA 2023: Habits of the Anthropocene: Scarcity and Abundance in a Post-Material Economy [Volume 1: Projects Catalog of the 43rd Annual Conference of the Association of Computer Aided Design in Architecture (ACADIA) ISBN 979-8-9860805-8-1]. Denver. 26-28 October 2023. edited by A. Crawford, N. Diniz, R. Beckett, J. Vanucchi, M. Swackhamer 196-201.
summary	InterLoop employs previously developed workflows that enable multi-planar robotic bending of metal tubes with high accuracy and repeatability (Huang and Spaw 2022). The scale and complexity is managed by employing augmented reality (AR) technology in two capacities, fabrication and assembly (Jahn et al. 2018; Jahn, Newnham, and Berg 2022). The AR display overlays part numbers, bending sequences, expected geometry, and robot movements in real time as the robot fabrication is occurring. For assembly purposes, part numbers, centerlines, and their expected positional relationships are projected via quick response (QR) codes spatially tracked by the Microsoft Hololens 2 (Microsoft 2019). This is crucial due to the length and self-similarity of complex multi-planar parts that make them difficult to distinguish and orient correctly. Leveraging augmented reality technology and robotic fabrication uncovers a novel material expression in tubular structures with bundles, knots, and interweaving (Figure 1).
series	ACADIA
type	project
email
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_id	acadia23_v3_203
id	acadia23_v3_203
authors	Bao, Nic; Yan, Xin
year	2023
title	Habitat Formation
source	ACADIA 2023: Habits of the Anthropocene: Scarcity and Abundance in a Post-Material Economy [Volume 3: Proceedings of the 43rd Annual Conference for the Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture (ACADIA) ISBN 979-8-9891764-1-0]. Denver. 26-28 October 2023. edited by A. Crawford, N. Diniz, R. Beckett, J. Vanucchi, M. Swackhamer 24-32.
summary	Since the introduction of computational-aided design technology in the late 20th century, form-finding based on structural performance has gained momentum in architecture. This evolution is intertwined with the development of structural morphology, from ancient Greece and Rome's barrel arches and domes to the Byzantine and Gothic periods' pendentives and flying buttresses. Architectural design has evolved from the physical models employed by visionaries like Antonio Gaudi and Frey Otto to the utilization of the topological optimization method proposed by Mark Burry and Mike Xie, reinforcing the relationship between architectural morphology and structural optimization.
series	ACADIA
type	workshop
email
last changed	2024/04/17 14:00

_id	acadia23_v2_220
id	acadia23_v2_220
authors	Beckett, Richard
year	2023
title	Architecture for the Holobiont: Designing Probiotic Interventions
source	ACADIA 2023: Habits of the Anthropocene: Scarcity and Abundance in a Post-Material Economy [Volume 2: Proceedings of the 43rd Annual Conference for the Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture (ACADIA) ISBN 979-8-9891764-0-3]. Denver. 26-28 October 2023. edited by A. Crawford, N. Diniz, R. Beckett, J. Vanucchi, M. Swackhamer 220-229.
summary	This paper details a biodigital, probiotic design approach to creating biologically active material systems for buildings. These living materials are beneficial for the health of the human holobiont body through their impact on the human microbiome and potential to shape immunoregulatory health. I frame the research within the context of bio-inte- grated design in architecture and engineered living materials (ELM’s), but with novel focus on microbiome health in urban environments. I introduce the discipline of microbiome science and its associated metagenomic technologies that show how it may be possible for bio-integrated design approaches to reshape the indoor microbiome of buildings. We propose a computational methodology towards designing and fabricating hybrid living building components that serve as both a niche and a source of symbiotically important microbes for buildings. A biodigital approach is presented, driven by current knowledge of the indoor microbiome and indoor environmental conditions that promote beneficial microbial transmissions via mechanisms of touch, ingestion, and respiration. This is presented through an experimental project which develops a human-machine-microbe fabrication process to create a living prototype which is then explored and assessed through an intervention study using a 16S metagenomic analysis.
series	ACADIA
type	paper
email
last changed	2024/12/20 09:12

_id	acadia23_v2_54
id	acadia23_v2_54
authors	Bedarf, Patrick; Jeoffroy, Etienne; Dillenburger, Benjamin
year	2023
title	Airlements: A Lightweight and Insulating Monolithic Wall System made with Foam 3D Printing
source	ACADIA 2023: Habits of the Anthropocene: Scarcity and Abundance in a Post-Material Economy [Volume 2: Proceedings of the 43rd Annual Conference for the Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture (ACADIA) ISBN 979-8-9891764-0-3]. Denver. 26-28 October 2023. edited by A. Crawford, N. Diniz, R. Beckett, J. Vanucchi, M. Swackhamer 54-60.
summary	oam 3D printing investigates additive manufacturing of porous construction materials for novel lightweight and insulating building components. It leverages the opportunities of automated, moldless fabrication that can reduce waste, hazardous labor, and costs for material-efficient, geometrically-optimized, and previously cost-prohibitive structures. Moreover, the thermal resistance of porous materials addresses the insulation perfor- mance of building elements and can help to reduce the operational energy consumption of buildings. Airlements is the largest demonstrator produced in this research using cement-free, geopolymer-based mineral foams made from industrial waste. The two-meter-tall struc- ture composed of four stacked segments explores the advantages of lightweight manual assembly for monolithic non-structural walls. A finish made from cement-free spray plaster completes the facade system. This paper presents the advancements in the robotic 3D-printing setup, the demonstrator design and fabrication, and discusses the advantages and challenges of this novel method. In light of the gaining popularity of large-scale 3D printing, particularly with concrete, this study contributes to the body of work with alternative materials that can improve the sustainability and building physics performance of innovative building elements.
series	ACADIA
type	paper
email
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_id	acadia23_v2_118
id	acadia23_v2_118
authors	Bindlish, Stuti; M. Marji, Zaid; Aghaei Meibodi, Mania
year	2023
title	Cavity Shell: Sequential Cast-in-Place Method to Create Compression-Only Structures with Ultra-Thin Additively Manufactured Formwork Assemblies
source	ACADIA 2023: Habits of the Anthropocene: Scarcity and Abundance in a Post-Material Economy [Volume 2: Proceedings of the 43rd Annual Conference for the Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture (ACADIA) ISBN 979-8-9891764-0-3]. Denver. 26-28 October 2023. edited by A. Crawford, N. Diniz, R. Beckett, J. Vanucchi, M. Swackhamer 118-128.
summary	A compression-only structure's impressive strength-to-weight ratio allows it to span large spaces using significantly less material. However, prefabricated masonry or concrete components used to construct compression-only structures are prone to damage during handling and transportation, and contribute to CO2 emissions. Additionally, assembling these components requires heavy falsework, which results in material wastage and increased construction costs. This research paper presents an alternative approach to constructing compression-only structures by introducing a new, in-situ construction approach based on coupling 3D-printed, ultra-lightweight plastic formwork and sequential casting of the formwork in compression on site. This is achieved through developing: 1) a new construction method based on the assembly of lightweight, 3D printed plastic form- work in compression-only form, which is then sequentially cast with concrete in place; 2) an integrative formwork system informed by structural and casting logics (i.e., flowability, the height of the casting point in relation to hydrostatic pressure, placement of formwork interface in alignment to internal forces in the structure; and 3) a parametric model for translating force-form diagram to integrative formwork. To verify this research method, Cavity Shell, a 1:1 scale compression-only table leg structure, measuring 1.4 meters in radius and 0.8 meters in height, was designed and built (Figure 1). This ultra-lightweight formwork took less than 48 hours to assemble, and was sequentially cast by two people. This research demonstrates the potential to rethink the construction of compression-only structures by minimizing the material used, and improving economic and environmental efficiency in their construction life cycle.
series	ACADIA
type	paper
email
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_id	acadia23_v3_201
id	acadia23_v3_201
authors	Boon, Gary
year	2023
title	Towards a Low Carbon Additive Manufacturing
source	ACADIA 2023: Habits of the Anthropocene: Scarcity and Abundance in a Post-Material Economy [Volume 3: Proceedings of the 43rd Annual Conference for the Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture (ACADIA) ISBN 979-8-9891764-1-0]. Denver. 26-28 October 2023. edited by A. Crawford, N. Diniz, R. Beckett, J. Vanucchi, M. Swackhamer 24-32.
summary	In this workshop, the DART laboratory, Sika, and XtreeE collaborated to showcase the potential of 3D printing in reimagining the design-to-fabrication process, with a strong emphasis on rethinking concrete elements and enhancing their performance. More than a decade of digitization of concrete through 3D printing has primarily focused on labor reduction and process automation, often overlooking ways to enhance the quality of the output. The goal of this workshop was to raise awareness on the untapped potential of 3D concrete printing in advancing architectural possibilities and elevating the overall construction landscape.
series	ACADIA
type	workshop
last changed	2024/04/17 14:00

_id	acadia23_v2_104
id	acadia23_v2_104
authors	Brandiæ Lipiñska, Monika; Dade-Robertson, Martyn; Zhang, Meng
year	2023
title	Space Architecture, Biotechnology, and Parametric Processes: Design through Assembly, Growth, and Fabrication Parameters in an Iterative Feedback Loop
source	ACADIA 2023: Habits of the Anthropocene: Scarcity and Abundance in a Post-Material Economy [Volume 2: Proceedings of the 43rd Annual Conference for the Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture (ACADIA) ISBN 979-8-9891764-0-3]. Denver. 26-28 October 2023. edited by A. Crawford, N. Diniz, R. Beckett, J. Vanucchi, M. Swackhamer 104-115.
summary	Resource scarcity in extraterrestrial environments, like the Moon or Mars, imposes limitations on construction, necessitating resource and energy optimization. To respond to these challenges, this paper explores the development of a parametric framework, bridging the fields of space architecture, biotechnology, and parametric processes, allowing for the development of energy and resource-efficient structural components. The foundation for the framework is built upon ongoing research conducted in collabo- ration with NASA Ames Research Center, focusing on a mycelium-based aggregation of Martian regolith for construction. Due to the nature of the material and targeted environ- ment, the proposed parametrization process is based on specific assembly, growth, and fabrication requirements. The framework incorporates a feedback loop between design, computational simulation, and physical testing. The interaction of multiple systems, imple- mented through an iterative process and hybrid design approaches, enable continuous design refinement. These systems incorporate inputs from the interconnected disciplines that pose challenges when evaluated separately. The paper recognizes the challenge of identifying crucial parameters and implicit actions, and bridging the gap between theory and implementation. It calls for further work on programming the parametrization frame- work, and integrating computational simulations and data evaluation. In emphasizing the interdisciplinary nature of future space exploration and architecture, this paper under- scores the significance of integrating diverse disciplines and technologies.
series	ACADIA
type	paper
email
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_id	acadia23_v3_247
id	acadia23_v3_247
authors	Bulman, Luke
year	2023
title	Notes on a Visual Identity
source	ACADIA 2023: Habits of the Anthropocene: Scarcity and Abundance in a Post-Material Economy [Volume 3: Proceedings of the 43rd Annual Conference for the Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture (ACADIA) ISBN 979-8-9891764-1-0]. Denver. 26-28 October 2023. edited by A. Crawford, N. Diniz, R. Beckett, J. Vanucchi, M. Swackhamer 24-32.
summary	In developing the visual identity for ""ACADIA 2023: Habits of the Anthropocene,"" our focus was on capturing the essence of extreme environmental conditions and their parallels with the challenges of the Anthropocene era. The project drew inspiration from the disorienting whiteout conditions in snowstorms, where the lack of visible shadows and horizon lines creates navigational challenges (figure 1.) This concept serves as a metaphor for the Anthropocene, a period where traditional methods of orientation and understanding are increasingly inadequate, necessitating the development of new approaches and tools.
series	ACADIA
email
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_id	acadia23_v2_408
id	acadia23_v2_408
authors	C Kim, Frederick; Johanes, Mikhael; Huang, Jeffrey
year	2023
title	Flow2Form: A Flow-Driven Computational Framework for Early Stage Architectural Design
source	ACADIA 2023: Habits of the Anthropocene: Scarcity and Abundance in a Post-Material Economy [Volume 2: Proceedings of the 43rd Annual Conference for the Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture (ACADIA) ISBN 979-8-9891764-0-3]. Denver. 26-28 October 2023. edited by A. Crawford, N. Diniz, R. Beckett, J. Vanucchi, M. Swackhamer 408-418.
summary	Flows have been a persistent theme as a rational and formal basis for architecture. This paper introduces a flow-based design framework for architecture using parametric modeling and machine learning analysis. It explores the integration of flows’ rational and figurative aspects into the early stages of the design process. The research employs para- metric tools and machine learning algorithms to represent and analyze flows, focusing on the artisanal and craft processes aiming for circular proto-typology as a transfor- mative architecture. The framework involves three stages: 3D flow modeling, machine learning analysis of formal and topological properties, and process-based programming and optimization. The results include volumetric representations of 16 artisanal flows and the classification of nodes based on their formal and topological characteristics. The framework enables the exploration of flow-driven architectural design, and bridges the gap between human interpretation and computational design. The research contributes to understanding flows to form in architecture, and the potential of machine learning in shaping architectural space.
series	ACADIA
type	paper
email
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_id	acadia23_v3_157
id	acadia23_v3_157
authors	C Niquille, Simone
year	2023
title	Model Home
source	ACADIA 2023: Habits of the Anthropocene: Scarcity and Abundance in a Post-Material Economy [Volume 3: Proceedings of the 43rd Annual Conference for the Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture (ACADIA) ISBN 979-8-9891764-1-0]. Denver. 26-28 October 2023. edited by A. Crawford, N. Diniz, R. Beckett, J. Vanucchi, M. Swackhamer 24-32.
summary	Well, hello. Thanks for having me. Hopefully, not everyone is too exhausted. But we'll get through it. So, you know, in some ways I feel like a guest, an intruder -- there's different words -- to a conference such as this. I am trained as a graphic designer and a photographer. But somehow, you know, I find myself between disciplines. And one of them is architecture. What we will talk about today is a project that started around 2018 called ""Model Home"", which is sort of the larger chapter. Most of the work I do is either in writing essays, as well as film. There's not enough time to show the film today, but if you are interested, just come and ask me after.
series	ACADIA
type	keynote
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