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_id	caadria2023_358
id	caadria2023_358
authors	Song, Zhehao, Tang, Peng and Song, Yacheng
year	2023
title	Digital Application of Typo-morphology in the Conservation and Renewal of Historic Areas
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. 545–554
doi	https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.caadria.2023.1.545
summary	The conservation and renewal of historic areas are facing many complex and scattered problems, which are not suitable to be completed by a unified method. Designers tried to use the typo-morphology to analyse the morphology of each micro unit to carry out targeted conservation and renewal actions. However, any adjustment of spatial structure may affect the morphological characteristics of the whole block and each micro unit, designers need an efficient method to control the dynamic changes of the block in real-time. Based on the hierarchical structure of typo-morphology, a digital model of the historic areas was built. This model can be perfected as a morphological analysis tool and analyse the block's spatial morphological evolution during its conservation and renewal process. In the renewal design work of Hehuatang historical and cultural block in Nanjing, this method helps designers test each strategy's rationality and find a more scientific scheme to guide the further detailed design. The involvement of digital methods enables typo-morphology to assist design work more accurately and promote the working mode to gradually change from "experience-based artificial induction" to "data-based pattern extraction".
keywords	historic area, conservation and renewal, typo-morphology, hierarchical structure, digital model
series	CAADRIA
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_id	sigradi2023_45
id	sigradi2023_45
authors	Dionizio, Rafael and Dezen-Kempter, Eloisa
year	2023
title	Exploring HBIM-GIS Convergence: Integrative Perspectives for Pampulha Cultural Landscape.
source	García Amen, F, Goni Fitipaldo, A L and Armagno Gentile, Á (eds.), Accelerated Landscapes - Proceedings of the XXVII International Conference of the Ibero-American Society of Digital Graphics (SIGraDi 2023), Punta del Este, Maldonado, Uruguay, 29 November - 1 December 2023, pp. 497–508
summary	Challenges in the documentation, evaluation, preservation, and management of architectural heritage, including cultural landscapes, are complex due to historic buildings' unique characteristics and cultural value. Integrating Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) has emerged as a solution to overcome these challenges. This study focuses on managing Oscar Niemeyer's Pampulha Complex using the integration of Historic Building Information Modeling (HBIM) and GIS to evaluate its effectiveness in heritage management. Photogrammetry, 3D scanning, and semantic modeling allowed a thorough understanding of the architectural features of historic buildings. However, data loss and the need to establish standards are challenges to overcome for effective integration. The results demonstrate that interoperability between BIM and GIS is essential for successfully managing this heritage, allowing detailed analysis and efficient conservation of the historical and cultural features of the Pampulha protection area.
keywords	Cultural Heritage, Management, Geodatabase, HBIM
series	SIGraDi
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_id	ecaade2023_204
id	ecaade2023_204
authors	Lacroix, Igor, Güzelci, Orkan Zeynel and Sousa, José Pedro
year	2023
title	Evolutive Dataset for Social Housing Design Projects through Artificial Intelligence: From pixel to BIM through deep learning
source	Dokonal, W, Hirschberg, U and Wurzer, G (eds.), Digital Design Reconsidered - Proceedings of the 41st Conference on Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe (eCAADe 2023) - Volume 2, Graz, 20-22 September 2023, pp. 629–638
doi	https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.ecaade.2023.2.629
summary	Establishing an evolutive dataset for architectural rationalization of social housing is technically achievable through artificial intelligence based on deep learning (DL). However, concerning the sensitive quality of social housing, the application of such technology needs to preserve the human factor and relate ethically to architectural design. A reference on this subject is historic Portuguese research from the 1960s and the 1970s. By then, pioneering research at the National Laboratory of Civil Engineering (LNEC), based in Lisbon, explored early computing methods to aid the design process by considering deontological concerns. The authors studied these works to refactor those goals and concerns of technological application and sociological interaction with current digital technologies. When digitizing their processes of creating architectural design instruments for social housing a problem emerged with parsing a dataset of floor plans and using it to generate building information models. Thus, a DL process was explored to achieve an evolutive dataset in the most automated way at the architectural level. The paper presents the implementation of a DL process that recognizes floor plans of social housing and consequently enables the development of an instrument for direct architectural rationalization.
keywords	Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, BIM, Social Housing, Evolutive Dataset
series	eCAADe
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_id	sigradi2023_300
id	sigradi2023_300
authors	Vaz, Carlos Eduardo Verzola, Mariano, Pedro Oscar Pizzetti, Prado, Ana Beatriz Caetano, Tarczewski, Isabela and Joaquin, Suelen
year	2023
title	Assessment of Public Spaces Through Autonomous Processes: Digital Mapping and Remote Sensing of Tourist Areas.
source	García Amen, F, Goni Fitipaldo, A L and Armagno Gentile, Á (eds.), Accelerated Landscapes - Proceedings of the XXVII International Conference of the Ibero-American Society of Digital Graphics (SIGraDi 2023), Punta del Este, Maldonado, Uruguay, 29 November - 1 December 2023, pp. 1465–1476
summary	This research aims to explore the use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) and Computer Vision as tools to collect spatial data (qualitative and quantitative) and the dynamics of use of public spaces and generate information for public managers. During the research, drones will be used to capture videos and images of a case study selected with the help of a team of project partner managers. The collected data will be translated into information for accurate and efficient decision-making, based on the use of knowledge extraction and data mining strategies. The extracted knowledge will be presented to managers as a tool prototype that helps in the design and management of public spaces present in areas with great tourist influence. The adoption of new technologies can strengthen the means of application and revitalize the global partnership for the development of innovative built environments, thus impacting on the UN's sustainable development goals.
keywords	Public Spaces, Leisure, Technology, Computer Vision, Sustainable Development.
series	SIGraDi
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_id	ecaade2023_183
id	ecaade2023_183
authors	Werker, Ines and Beneich, Kinza
year	2023
title	Open AI in the Design Process - To what extent can text-to-image software support future architects in the early design process?
source	Dokonal, W, Hirschberg, U and Wurzer, G (eds.), Digital Design Reconsidered - Proceedings of the 41st Conference on Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe (eCAADe 2023) - Volume 2, Graz, 20-22 September 2023, pp. 577–586
doi	https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.ecaade.2023.2.577
summary	The laborious creation of digital images could soon be a thing of the past. Text-to-image software generates images from text descriptions through artificial intelligence, the AI can map entirely new concepts and create images in a variety of artistic styles. Existing text-to-image software is already publicly available, but does it live up to its promise, and can it be more useful to architects in their search for inspiration than previous software that uses visual search to display images? In this paper, we address the opportunities and problems of text-to-image software. To answer our question, we use a key study, this is divided into two user groups. The subjects of group A are to use DALL·E 2 to search for inspiration for a design whose task is: Design a museum with a boat dock. The same design task is also given to the subjects of group B, with the difference that they are to use Pinterest to find inspiration.We will then contrast the results of these surveys. We will document the differences of the user experience and the output of DALL·E 2 to Pinterest as well as about advantages and disadvantages of DALL·E 2 and possible future developments, and application areas of text-to-image software.
keywords	text-to-image, DALL·E 2, Pinterest, early design process, picture generating, inspirational searching, AI
series	eCAADe
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_id	sigradi2023_49
id	sigradi2023_49
authors	Yang, Ruyi, Shi, Hanyu, Yang, Zeyu and Sun, Zeyi
year	2023
title	Landscapes in Social Media: A Quantitative Analysis of Color Harmony in Historical Buildings
source	García Amen, F, Goni Fitipaldo, A L and Armagno Gentile, Á (eds.), Accelerated Landscapes - Proceedings of the XXVII International Conference of the Ibero-American Society of Digital Graphics (SIGraDi 2023), Punta del Este, Maldonado, Uruguay, 29 November - 1 December 2023, pp. 149–160
summary	Historic buildings are vital repositories of local historical memory in urban environments. Color harmony, a key aspect of urban historical landscapes, lacks comprehensive quantitative standards and detailed research, notably concerning the evaluation of color harmony in historic contexts, encompassing monochromatic, analogous, and complementary hues. Integrating quantitative color indices and assessment techniques into historic preservation strategies necessitates further exploration. This study employs semantic segmentation algorithms, image property detection, and color pattern quantification to evaluate color harmony in historical buildings. Analyzing 100 viral Instagram images, dominant colors were extracted, categorized into 12 hue-based ranges, and assessed for harmonious combinations. Analogous and complementary schemes predominate, with 1–2 color harmonies and 2–4 color ranges recommended for optimal richness without visual clutter. Our findings offer a precise method, informed by popular social media images, to guide the conservation and restoration of historic landscapes with quantified color harmony guidelines.
keywords	Cultural Landscapes and New Technologies, Historical Landscape Renovation, Color Harmony, Color Scheme, Quantitative Analysis
series	SIGraDi
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_id	caadria2023_359
id	caadria2023_359
authors	Wang, Xiao, Tang, Peng and Cai, Chenyi
year	2023
title	Traditional Chinese Village Morphological Feature Extraction and Cluster Analysis Based on Multi-source Data and Machine Learning
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. 179–188
doi	https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.caadria.2023.1.179
summary	This study of traditional village morphology provides a possible entry point for understanding the growth patterns of settlements for sustainable development. This study proposes a hybrid data-driven approach to support quantitative morphological descriptions and to further morphology-related studies using open-source map data and deep learning approaches. We construct a dataset of 6819 traditional villages on the Chinese official list with geometrical, geographic and related no-material information. The images containing village buildings combined with roads or other environments are represented in binary to explore the integrated influence of these elements. The neural network is implemented to quantify the morphological features into feature vectors. After dimension reduction, cluster analysis is conducted by calculating the distance between the feature vectors to reveal five main types of Chinese traditional village patterns. The proposed method considers their overall spatial form and other factors such as size, transportation, graphical structure, and density. At the same time, it explores a framework using machine learning in the conservation and renewal work. And it also shows the possibility of data-driven methods for design and decision making.
keywords	Cluster analysis, traditional village, morphology, multi-source data, machine learning, rural development
series	CAADRIA
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last changed	2023/06/15 23:14

_id	ecaade2023_426
id	ecaade2023_426
authors	Adelzadeh, Amin, Karimian-Aliabadi, Hamed and Robeller, Christopher
year	2023
title	Wave-edge Modeling Method for Segmented Timber Plate Shell Structures: A computational tool for optimizing the bonding area of CLT joints
source	Dokonal, W, Hirschberg, U and Wurzer, G (eds.), Digital Design Reconsidered - Proceedings of the 41st Conference on Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe (eCAADe 2023) - Volume 1, Graz, 20-22 September 2023, pp. 301–310
doi	https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.ecaade.2023.1.301
summary	The paper presents an algorithmic modeling tool for segmented timber shell structures made of glued wave-edge CLT plates. The goal is to provide a larger bonding area and thereby higher adhesive strength between plates, especially where a higher tension-resistant capacity is required. In addition to a number of contemporary research for exploring stereotomic modules, the inspiration is taken from the long history of the traditional glued finger joints in carpentry where they are used for providing higher interlocking capacity and adhesive strength. The structural performance of regular and glued finger joints is directly proportional to the bonding area between adjoining elements where they are interlocked and glued. Hence, expanding the shared faces would intrinsically magnify the structural performance of the glued finger joints. The paper presents the modeling method of a material-efficient, grain-informed, and structurally-optimized wedge edge joint system for the multi-shaped shell structures where the wave pattern is chosen for generating smoother fabrication toolpaths compared to any sharp-cornered pattern. The algorithm developed by the authors can efficiently maximize the glue bond by optimizing the wave-edge properties dynamically with respect to the geometric design, material system, and structural analysis within a feedback loop. The wave-edge properties directly affect the material waste and fabrication time and cost; therefore, the production parameters could be directly considered and controlled within the design process. The algorithm is able to produce the structural data model for the direct RFEM structural analysis, and fabrication data for automated production of multitude elements. The paper argues the application possibilities and limitations of the joint system for multi-shaped timber plate shells made of a multitude of geometrically-differentiated timber plates.
keywords	Algorithmic Design, Wave-edge Joint System, CLT, Shell Structure, Timber Prefabrication
series	eCAADe
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_id	ecaade2023_439
id	ecaade2023_439
authors	Adelzadeh, Amin, Karimian-Aliabadi, Hamed, Ahlund, Karl and Robeller, Christopher
year	2023
title	ReciprocalShell: A hybrid timber system for robotically-fabricated lightweight shell structures
source	Dokonal, W, Hirschberg, U and Wurzer, G (eds.), Digital Design Reconsidered - Proceedings of the 41st Conference on Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe (eCAADe 2023) - Volume 1, Graz, 20-22 September 2023, pp. 651–660
doi	https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.ecaade.2023.1.651
summary	Reciprocal timber systems have been widely studied, however they have never been directly applied to the segmented timber shell structures as cross bracing of the polygonal topologies. For the first time, this paper presents an innovative hybrid timber system developed for design and construction of the robotically-fabricated lightweight timber shell structures. The paper integrates two configurations of wood beams: polygonal framing and reciprocal bracing. While, the polygonal topology of facets enables a constant distance offset for the thickness of the shell, the reciprocal configuration allows for cross bracing of polygonal frames where diagonals within the polygons cannot directly connect corners due to geometric constraints resulted by the free-form surface structure of shell shapes. Joining the cross-bracing elements in the center of the polygons with a reciprocal node reduces the complexity of the connection system at nodes while demonstrating the high load-bearing capacity of joints to withstand structural loads throughout the structure, compared to connecting 5, 6 or 7 beams in a single point. The article discusses the application and limitations of the timber system while presenting the design-to-assembly process of a case study of the small-scale shell demonstrator with the maximum span of 7.5 meters made of 144 wood elements for each polygonal and reciprocal configurations. The results show that the timber system has a great capacity for the rapid and precise assembly and disassembly of prefabricated timber structures. Generation of similar but different solid elements, allowed for the development of a custom CAD data interface for the automated production of numerous pieces, where simple joint details are applied for both alignment and attachment of beams, reducing the design complexity and facilitate the construction phase. As the result, the fabrication process was completely carried out with only a saw blade in a multi-axis robotic fabrication set up that enables the rapid, precise, and accurate cuts and grooves. Both timber configurations generate a uniform distribution of beam size, meaning that the production process created only a minimal amount of offcuts that allows for the use of simple and cost-efficient, short solid wood pieces.
keywords	Hybrid Timber System, Reciprocal Shell, Robotic Fabrication, Timber Shell, Lightweight Structures
series	eCAADe
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_id	caadria2024_477
id	caadria2024_477
authors	Akbaylar Hayreter, Ipek, Gulec Ozer, Derya and As Cemrek, Handan
year	2024
title	Enhancing Cultural Heritage Digitalization and Visitor Engagement Through LiDAR Scanning and Gamification
source	Nicole Gardner, Christiane M. Herr, Likai Wang, Hirano Toshiki, Sumbul Ahmad Khan (eds.), ACCELERATED DESIGN - Proceedings of the 29th CAADRIA Conference, Singapore, 20-26 April 2024, Volume 2, pp. 283–292
doi	https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.caadria.2024.2.283
summary	Cultural heritage assets are valuable, providing important information about humanity's past and conveying it to the future. Unfortunately, conventional documentation is insufficient to preserve them for the next generations. Furthermore, increasing visitor interaction with these assets and raising awareness has been one of the challenges in this field. In this paper, we will examine how mobile LiDAR (Laser Detection and Ranging) technology can be used to precisely scan and document historical sites and how it can be combined with gamification elements to provide visitors with better experiences. It is also important that the texture taken in mobile laser scanning can be used to better visualize 3D mesh models of the scanned objects, so the fastest application that produces 3D models is selected. The study area is Syedra Ancient City in Alanya / Turkey, where the research and excavation process has continued since 2015 and the restoration projects started in 2023. Future work includes the creation of experiences to provide a basis for gamification and revitalizing the story of the heritage for the visitors through digital storytelling and AR (Augmented Reality). Preserving historical sites while providing visitors with a more in-depth, vivid and enjoyable experience are important facts for enhancing cultural heritage and passing it on to future generations.
keywords	Cultural Heritage, Digitalization, LiDAR, Mobile Laser Scanning, Digital Storytelling, Augmented Reality, Gamification
series	CAADRIA
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_id	ecaade2023_51
id	ecaade2023_51
authors	Aman, Jayedi, Kim, Jong Bum and Verniz, Debora
year	2023
title	AI-Integrated Urban Building Energy Simulation: A framework to forecast the morphological impact on daylight availability
source	Dokonal, W, Hirschberg, U and Wurzer, G (eds.), Digital Design Reconsidered - Proceedings of the 41st Conference on Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe (eCAADe 2023) - Volume 2, Graz, 20-22 September 2023, pp. 369–378
doi	https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.ecaade.2023.2.369
summary	The research presents a computational framework to investigate the relationship between urban morphology and environmental performance metrics of buildings. Understanding how buildings interact with their surroundings is crucial in optimizing environmental performance. Current urban building energy simulation methods (UBES) often overlook the complex interaction between urban morphology and environmental performance across a diverse set of attributes, resulting in inaccuracies. The proposed framework integrates machine learning (ML) with physics-based simulations and includes Parametric Building Information Modeling, iterative physics-based simulations, Multi-Objective Optimization, and a graph neural network. The framework leverages the detailed analysis capabilities of physics-based simulations and the data processing strengths of ML to analyze urban morphological attributes. Evaluations indicate that the framework enhances prediction accuracy while considering the influence of urban morphology on environmental performance.
keywords	Urban Morphology, Urban Building Energy Modeling, Graph Neural Networks, Sustainable Urban Development, Environmental Performance, Multi-objective Optimization
series	eCAADe
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_id	ecaade2023_378
id	ecaade2023_378
authors	Araya, Sergio, Fuentes, Cesar, Strahlendorff, Mikko, Camus, María Jesus and Kröger, Anni
year	2023
title	Three-Dimensional Realtime Air Quality Mapping using Astronomical algorithms on Urban Environments
source	Dokonal, W, Hirschberg, U and Wurzer, G (eds.), Digital Design Reconsidered - Proceedings of the 41st Conference on Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe (eCAADe 2023) - Volume 2, Graz, 20-22 September 2023, pp. 811–820
doi	https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.ecaade.2023.2.811
summary	The OMS estimates that over 7 million people die every year of complications attributed to atmospheric pollution. Air quality has degraded progressively and dramatically in urban environments over the last couple of decades, being a current concern in most metropolitan areas, and the focus of public policy as well as public/private scientific innovation for better diagnostics and better solutions. At SIC we are developing a method for 3D mapping the sources, affected locations, density, motion, translation, and potential composition of polluted air masses in close to real-time. We do this by leveraging a multidisciplinary approach that encompasses urban and architectural simulation with data science and astronomical techniques, producing a data visualization that enables novel research in air quality, urban policy, private investment, sustainability efforts, and smart transportation. Our approach, Sit-C, combines satellite remote sensing of air masses and atmospheric conditions, with data obtained from traffic and urban surveillance cameras deployed throughout the city of Santiago, in Chile. These cameras, oftentimes open to public access, are usually placed linearly along main avenues, or scattered around urban milestones, providing walk-though perspectives and locally situated POVs to observe the city, analog to series of cross-sections through urban areas. Satellite sensing provides a large-scale plan view, allowing for precise location of specific conditions across a region. This collaboration between architects, designers, engineers, and meteorologists, from Chile and Finland, combines digital design, data science, and remote sensing techniques to study air quality. We study suspended particulate matter (SPM) and other molecules, and its spatial behavior over time, through light-occlusion analysis, producing a three-dimensional map of the air over a city.
keywords	Air Quality, Pollution, 3D mapping, Data Science, Astronomy, Sustainable Cities, Smart Cities, Machine Learning
series	eCAADe
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_id	sigradi2023_12
id	sigradi2023_12
authors	Araújo, Débora, Romcy, Neliza, Monteiro Xavier Lima, Mariana and Ribeiro Cardoso, Daniel
year	2023
title	Shape Grammar and Parametric Modeling: Application in the Design Process for Temporary Architecture.
source	García Amen, F, Goni Fitipaldo, A L and Armagno Gentile, Á (eds.), Accelerated Landscapes - Proceedings of the XXVII International Conference of the Ibero-American Society of Digital Graphics (SIGraDi 2023), Punta del Este, Maldonado, Uruguay, 29 November - 1 December 2023, pp. 253–264
summary	Considering the architectural potential that emerges from the intersection of design principles and the evolving paradigms associated with increasingly integrated information modeling technologies, particularly in the context of computational design thinking, this research explores the concepts of shape grammar within the realm of Building Information Modeling (BIM). The primary focus of this work centers on exploring a design solution for an ephemeral, self-sustaining structure known as "camelódromo," with an inherent emphasis on the replicability of its elements. Notably, the research's significant contribution lies in applying this approach to a design process demanding the systematic consideration of variables for multicriteria decision-making. Beyond the process itself, this methodology provides more optimized solutions through alternative simulations, shedding light on previously unexplored possibilities.
keywords	Shape Grammar, Temporary Architecture, Public Market, Parametric Design, Building Information Modeling
series	SIGraDi
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_id	ascaad2023_039
id	ascaad2023_039
authors	Baratin, Laura; Zaarour, Joseph; Tronconi, Veronica
year	2023
title	Protecting, Restoring and Communicating Cultural Heritage in Lebanon: From the “Soab Project” to the Usek Museum
source	C+++: Computation, Culture, and Context – Proceedings of the 11th International Conference of the Arab Society for Computation in Architecture, Art and Design (ASCAAD), University of Petra, Amman, Jordan [Hybrid Conference] 7-9 November 2023, pp. 56-73.
summary	The blast in the port of Beirut had catastrophic consequences not only in human, economic and social terms, but also caused an important crisis for the preservation of the vast cultural heritage in the Lebanese capital. In this context, an international agreement between the School of Conservation and Restoration of the University of Urbino, USEK and IIC-Beirut, called the SOAB project, has made it possible to establish a collaboration aimed at developing best practices for the recovery and restoration of movable works of art damaged during the traumatic event. The project is not only dedicated to the recovery of damaged heritage, but from a sustainable and long-term perspective it aims to produce a transfer of knowledge and skills for the training of professionals in the field of conservation and restoration in Lebanese territory. The first phase of project management and the hypothesis of a new data management model from the restoration laboratories made it possible to establish the first communication and dissemination activities of contents regarding the care of cultural heritage both with physical/analog methods and through digital media. Hopefully, the same methodology will be applied to the conservation of the USEK Museum collection, incorporating archaeology, ceramics, icon, painting, sculptures, metallics and contemporary art.
series	ASCAAD
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_id	sigradi2023_239
id	sigradi2023_239
authors	Barber Sarasola, Gabriela
year	2023
title	The Smart City Flâneur: Explorations of the Digital in Public Space
source	García Amen, F, Goni Fitipaldo, A L and Armagno Gentile, Á (eds.), Accelerated Landscapes - Proceedings of the XXVII International Conference of the Ibero-American Society of Digital Graphics (SIGraDi 2023), Punta del Este, Maldonado, Uruguay, 29 November - 1 December 2023, pp. 889–900
summary	The SXIX flâneur has mutated and unfolded by acquiring new urban consumption tools and logic. With the rise of smart cities, digital technologies act in the city, reconfiguring a phenomenon that represents new ways the citizen experiences and redefines the city. In Vidialab several projects combining digital technologies with urban-architectural heritage are developed. Three case studies representative of the application of different technologies are chosen. This paper seeks to reflect on these urban practices and their correlates from the perspective of the digital flâneur and the smart city.
keywords	Flâneur, Smart City, New Media, Heritage, Augmented Reality
series	SIGraDi
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_id	sigradi2023_120
id	sigradi2023_120
authors	Barbosa, Brendon Willian Guedes, Diehl, Natália Cristina, Bruscato, Léia Miotto and Kindlein Júnior, Wilson
year	2023
title	Microstructure as New Forms Of Aesthetic and Visual Language
source	García Amen, F, Goni Fitipaldo, A L and Armagno Gentile, Á (eds.), Accelerated Landscapes - Proceedings of the XXVII International Conference of the Ibero-American Society of Digital Graphics (SIGraDi 2023), Punta del Este, Maldonado, Uruguay, 29 November - 1 December 2023, pp. 647–656
summary	The microscopic universe represents a realm of intriguing possibilities, albeit one that remains largely unexplored. Promoting science through innovative approaches is vital, and the emergence of STEAM stands as a viable tool for that. Architecture, as a realm that directly impacts society, presents a unique potential to convey this new language, manifesting through building facades, walls, or urban furnishings. This study aims to unearth this potential by scrutinizing microscopic images and transposing this universe onto surfaces. The technique involves the 3D mapping of patterns extracted from micrographs and their application onto minimal surfaces. Through digital fabrication, the microcosmic and architectural realms converge within a transdisciplinary framework. This research underscores the feasibility to connect various knowledge domains, rendering them accessible to a broad audience, enabling microscopic imagery to explore, in novel contexts such as architectural ones, a playful and inclusive means of presentation.
keywords	Design & Technology, STEAM, Microstructures, Surfaces, Languages.
series	SIGraDi
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_id	sigradi2023_150
id	sigradi2023_150
authors	Benros, Deborah, Hashemi, Arman, Callaghan, Carl and Wirz, Fulvio
year	2023
title	A mass-customized housing shape grammar application – The Orange County Sustainability Decathlon experience
source	García Amen, F, Goni Fitipaldo, A L and Armagno Gentile, Á (eds.), Accelerated Landscapes - Proceedings of the XXVII International Conference of the Ibero-American Society of Digital Graphics (SIGraDi 2023), Punta del Este, Maldonado, Uruguay, 29 November - 1 December 2023, pp. 1021–1032
summary	Prompted by an international competition, a multinational team developed a sustainable, affordable housing solution to be built in California. The Orange County Sustainability Decathlon proposed a platform to test the system's viability. The generative system created encompasses a design system, a structural strategy, and an infill/cladding process. The method chosen was a descriptive shape grammar, a system that uses a finite number of graphical rules, and parametric schemata to produce a family of solutions, based on an offsite volumetric pod. The grammar allows basic design rules each one targeted at the combination of adjacent spaces: a bathroom, a kitchen, an entrance space, a living area, a sleeping area and additional accommodation. The spatial variations allow for several parametric solutions. Once the spaces are associated, they are constructed using light structural framing systems. The experiment has proved to be operational and could be scaled up for commercial applications.
keywords	Housing mass-customization, housing shape grammar
series	SIGraDi
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_id	sigradi2023_87
id	sigradi2023_87
authors	Bhagat, Puja, Bhoite, Gautami, Shethiya, Mehul, Erdine, Elif and Showkatbakhsh, Milad
year	2023
title	Rapid Deployable Shell Structures: Bi-layer Bending Systems for Pop-Up Architectural Morphologies
source	García Amen, F, Goni Fitipaldo, A L and Armagno Gentile, Á (eds.), Accelerated Landscapes - Proceedings of the XXVII International Conference of the Ibero-American Society of Digital Graphics (SIGraDi 2023), Punta del Este, Maldonado, Uruguay, 29 November - 1 December 2023, pp. 1241–1252
summary	Architects have often employed nature as a tool for design. However, it is not until recently nature has been examined as a system of complex mechanisms. This area of study is known as Biomimetics. This research situates itself within this field by deeply investigating one such biological system, the bi-layer bending mechanism in coiling tendrils, and exploring its relevance in architectural design. This mechanism uniquely integrates the flexibility of pliable materials with the strength of rigid materials to create rapid curling responses when stimulated. When this mechanism is translated into an architectural system, it provides the opportunity to leverage two opposing materials to create self-bending structures. Particularly, the authors found a great advantage in utilizing this system for rapidly deployable shell structures. The inventive use of this bending mechanism creates bespoke morphologies with a few simple elements, creating versatile solutions which can adapt to various conditions. Through this research, the authors investigate this mechanism in a design setting and explore its potential applications at an architectural scale. This work highlights the significance of the application of biological principles in the architecture and design discipline.
keywords	Biomimetics, Bio-digital design, Bi-layer bending system, Deployable architecture, Multi-objective optimization
series	SIGraDi
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_id	ecaade2023_137
id	ecaade2023_137
authors	Blaas, Quintin, Pelosi, Antony and Brown, Andre
year	2023
title	Reconsidering Artificial Intelligence as Co-Designer
source	Dokonal, W, Hirschberg, U and Wurzer, G (eds.), Digital Design Reconsidered - Proceedings of the 41st Conference on Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe (eCAADe 2023) - Volume 2, Graz, 20-22 September 2023, pp. 559–566
doi	https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.ecaade.2023.2.559
summary	The research in this paper is presented from the perspective of a designer interested in investigating using artificial intelligence, specifically machine learning, to act as a co-pilot during architectural design phases. Significant recent interest has been evident in, for instance, rapidly developing text-to-image and intelligent chat AI areas. However, we have a particular focus and have undertaken a series of feasibility experiments to explore the potential for enabling a designer's exploitation of machine learning, and consequently in effect, using machine learning as a co-designer. We conclude that the industry would need to develop certain protocols to take advantage of the opportunities available through such an AI-assisted approach.
keywords	Artificial Intelligence, Design Data, Algorithmic Design, Design Process, Co-Designing
series	eCAADe
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_id	sigradi2023_102
id	sigradi2023_102
authors	Borges, Marina and Matos, Hugo
year	2023
title	Parametric Design in Architecture: A Proposal for Hybrid Teaching in a Postgraduate Course Focused on Innovation and Constructive Experimentation
source	García Amen, F, Goni Fitipaldo, A L and Armagno Gentile, Á (eds.), Accelerated Landscapes - Proceedings of the XXVII International Conference of the Ibero-American Society of Digital Graphics (SIGraDi 2023), Punta del Este, Maldonado, Uruguay, 29 November - 1 December 2023, pp. 1085–1096
summary	The objective of this article is to present how the postgraduate course in Parametric Design in Architecture was developed, focusing on a theoretical and practical approach aimed at enhancing technical skills related to form, materiality, and tectonics in spatial conception. The course adopts a learning methodology through action and experimentation, allowing students to create design methods supported by parametric processes, exploring technical, material, and constructive alternatives. The course is offered in a hybrid format, with an emphasis on in-person and synchronous classes, enabling the participation of students and professors from various regions, fostering an enriching dialogue among different contexts. The final project of the course consists of constructing pavilions at a 1:1 scale through the application of construction and fabrication logics. Thus, the main contribution of this study is to highlight how the creation of the course seeks to introduce new forms of innovation in the construction sector, stimulating emerging reflections and discussions in the field of architecture.
keywords	Architecture education, Project-based learning, Hybrid teaching, Tectonics, Critical theory of technology
series	SIGraDi
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