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_id	sigradi2023_398
id	sigradi2023_398
authors	Aguiar, Beatriz, Lima, Mariana, Cardoso, Daniel, Melo, Raul, Nascimento, Emanuel and Sá, Calleu
year	2023
title	Extended Realities and New Digital Approaches in Architecture Education: Model for Integration in the Design Process
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. 215–226
summary	Extended Reality (XR) combines Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR) to create immersive environments. In architecture and urbanism, XR has the potential to transform project representation. Integrating XR and digital means requires a theoretical reflection on its impact on teaching, shifting focus from coded representations to aesthetic and qualitative aspects of design. This study aims to systematize XR integration in the Computer-Aided Architectural Drawing (CAAD) course. Employing the research-action method, immersive devices and strategies were planned, implemented, and evaluated. The proposed model facilitates XR adoption throughout the design process, utilizing BIM tools, VR headsets, and 3D printing. This research contributes to practice, promoting students' spatial representation skills and the ability to experience and design within the environment being created. And as a theoretical contribution, it examines the evolving design representation languages and the essence of teaching in the era of digital changes.
keywords	Virtual environments, Extended Realities, Information Modeling, Design Process, Architecture Education.
series	SIGraDi
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_id	ascaad2023_065
id	ascaad2023_065
authors	Akbiyik, Selen; Güler, ªeyma; Selçuk, Semra
year	2023
title	A Critical Review on Research Themes and Trends in Green BIM for AEC Sector
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. 899-916.
summary	Green BIM is an emerging concept in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry that combines Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology with sustainable design principles. This approach emphasizes the importance of integrating green strategies into the design and construction process to improve the environmental performance of buildings. It enables designers, architects, engineers, and contractors to analyze the environmental impact of building materials and systems, simulate energy performance, and optimize the use of resources. The aim of the study is to conduct a bibliometric research and systematic analysis on the concept of 'green BIM'. Web of Science database was used to search for publications containing the term 'green BIM'. 252 relevant publications from the fields of construction building technology, architecture, and urban studies were analyzed. It evaluates research themes and trends in Green BIM in terms of publication and citation numbers, research areas, document types, journals, conferences, and books where publications were published, numbers of publications by country, author and co-authorship analysis, and keyword analysis. The keywords were divided into 9 clusters in the VOSviewer and each cluster was examined under a separate title. These titles are urban design, visual programming, design & construction, sustainability, energy efficiency, life cycle assessment, green BIM, project management and green building assessment. The results show that the most current keywords are being evaluated under the heading of urban studies. This situation highlights that, unlike other academic studies, priority is given to urban-scale applications of green BIM Moreover, apart from urban-scale studies, possible topics for academic research involve Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and the integration of BIM in the LEED certification process. Currently, the industry and prominent publications prefer technical studies due to the extensive coverage of general inquiries.
series	ASCAAD
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_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
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_id	sigradi2023_508
id	sigradi2023_508
authors	Barber, Gabriela and Lafluf, Marcos
year	2023
title	Videomapping laboratory. Systematization of experiences 2016-2022
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. 843–854
summary	This article synthesizes the result of a systematization and analysis of videomapping carried out in “Laboratorio de Visualización Digital Avanzada” in the period 2014-2022, taking as a source the information collected in the investigation "(Lafluf, 2020), it is updated by integrating new experiences and new interpretations. Likewise, the article aims to provide a structured way to describe and analyze videomapping projects, keeping in mind three axes: context project, mapping project, and mapping event. These categories refer to a strategy developed within the methodological framework of the master's thesis "Videomapping en los proyectos del Laboratorio de Visualización Digital Avanzada de la Facultad de Arquitectura Diseno y Urbanismo (Udelar). Caso de estudio: Videomapping Patrimonio Anglo" (Lafluf, 2020) as well as in other investigations to describe the videomapping. Once this set of videomapping projects has been presented, general considerations are made to analyze the surveyed cases.
keywords	New Media Art, video mapping, New Media, Architecture, Projection Mapping
series	SIGraDi
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_id	ecaade2023_383
id	ecaade2023_383
authors	Berdos, Georgios (Yorgos), Dounas, Theodore and Vele, Jiri
year	2023
title	Decentralised Additive Manufacturing for Architecture
doi	https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.ecaade.2023.1.709
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. 709–718
summary	This paper investigates the potential integration of blockchain and distributed ledger technologies with Additive Manufacturing in the context of architectural design and fabrication. The study aims to identify knowledge gaps, explore the affinity between these technologies, and challenge the current architecture production paradigm. Through a comprehensive state-of-the-art review and analysis of academic papers and industrial case studies, we identified emerging themes and gaps in the literature. We also examined the misalignment of incentives among key participants of the proposed systems. Our findings highlighted the relevance of blockchain technology in additive manufacturing, but also revealed significant challenges and misalignments in incentives among stakeholders. We argue that further research and experimentation are necessary to fully understand the technical feasibility and impact of integrating these technologies in architectural design and fabrication.
keywords	Blockchain, Additive Manufacturing, 3D-printing, Integration, Distributed Ledger Technologies, Distributed Manufacturing
series	eCAADe
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_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
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_id	caadria2023_334
id	caadria2023_334
authors	Cahyadi, Muhammad Rafif, Alkadri, Miktha Farid and De Luca, Francesco
year	2023
title	Dynamic Calculations of Thermal Bridges in Curtain Wall and Its Effects on Cooling Loads and Thermal Delay
doi	https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.caadria.2023.2.441
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. 441–450
summary	Thermal Bridge is a multidimensional heat flow that has been discussed among architects and engineers. Integrating thermal bridges into building energy simulation (BES) has been challenging because they are often simulated at steady-state conditions without including their dynamic behaviour, such as thermal delay or time lag. Most BES programs tend to simplify this part, so they only calculate the thermal bridge in the steady state, which may lead to miscalculation. This paper proposes a novel method to calculate dynamic thermal bridges by integrating the thermal bridge and the energy simulation part. The thermal bridge simulation is conducted under transient conditions at a certain timestep where the boundary conditions are obtained from field observations. The results are then used as input in the BES program to calculate the cooling load's end-use intensity (EUI) and thermal delay. This study enables architects not only to identify potential thermal bridges in the existing building façade but also to support material and geometrical explorations during the conceptual design stage.
keywords	Thermal Bridges, Dynamic calculation, Thermal Delay, Cooling Load
series	CAADRIA
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_id	sigradi2023_65
id	sigradi2023_65
authors	Cheung, Lok Hang, Dall'Asta, Juan Carlos and Di Marco, Giancarlo
year	2023
title	Exploring Large Language Model as a Design Partner through Verbal and Non-verbal Conversation in Architectural Design Process
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. 1059–1070
summary	This paper proposes a framework for applying Large Language Models (LLM) as a design partner in architectural design processes instead of a passive question-answering machine. The proposed design framework integrates LLM and Conversation Theory (CT) into a standard parametric design tool for architectural designers. The program establishes an ongoing conversation with the designer through verbal and non-verbal feedback by tracking brain activity and modelling commands. The program can collect conversation data for fine-tuning, thus progressively improving conversation effectiveness. The paper contributes to the knowledge area of architectural design by introducing a novel approach to integrating LLM and CT into the design process, simulated as a proof-of-concept pilot study within a commonly used design software.
keywords	Large Language Model, Human-Computer Interaction, Conversation Theory, Architectural Design Process
series	SIGraDi
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_id	caadria2023_380
id	caadria2023_380
authors	Cohen, Avraham and Barath, Shany
year	2023
title	Integrating Large-Scale Additive Manufacturing and Bioplastic Compounds for Architectural Acoustic Performance
doi	https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.caadria.2023.2.179
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
summary	Emerging regulations in the context of sustainability have placed renewed attention on construction protocols, including consideration of end-of-life, waste reduction and a shift to bioplastics. However, much research is required on the integration and compatibility of bioplastic materials and their performance concerning construction industry standards. Parallel to the material perspective, increased efforts are placed on additive manufacturing (AM) processes in architectural design and their potential contribution to sustainability through experimentation with new materials, enhanced performance prototyping and reduction in material use. Within this context, the following paper develops a framework towards large-scale additive manufacturing examining bioplastic compounds for architectural components with acoustic performance. A design workflow outlines the component geometry and micro-structuring for both scattering and absorption. It explores the ability to expand on the acoustic behaviour of the chosen materials through printing techniques such as pull printing, fiber printing and dynamic structure printing, within a robotic FDM setup utilizing non-planar tool path design. The robotic workflow developed, outlines a material-informed calibration of bioplastic compounds, their predicted acoustic compatibility to the construction industry, and highlights the potential of such AM workflows to align with current sustainability goals.
keywords	bioplastic compounds, robotic fabrication, large scale additive manufacturing, non-planar tool path design, acoustic performance
series	CAADRIA
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_id	ecaade2023_164
id	ecaade2023_164
authors	Coskun, Agit and Brath Jensen, Mads
year	2023
title	Integrating Additional Elements in Clay 3D Printing with Human Intervention
doi	https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.ecaade.2023.1.741
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. 741–750
summary	The research demonstrates combining permanent wood structures and steel joints with concrete-clay 3D printing. The study aims to investigate methods for the insertion of additional elements during the 3D process and explore methods for how to inform the 3D printed geometry towards the integration of external elements, including spatial, structural, and aesthetic requirements. As a step in the design process, the ideas of various infill patterns are executed through hand sketches at the beginning; then, the drawings are exported to Grasshopper parametrically at the scale. The connection types, infill density, and nozzle size are all considered when designing infills, and it is thought to specify the required lengths between print paths on each print layer, nozzle size, and extrusion speed. Grasshopper is essentially used to test and simulate how 3D printing works while drawing with clay. Upon selecting the required form, openings are created on both sides of the walls where the additional elements are placed. Thus, a greater understanding of the material-fabrication process interaction and the possibilities offered by computational design is required to integrate with these elements, which are timber, concrete, and steel. The subsequent phase of the investigation also included adding more features to the wall while printing it with human intervention, such as steel placements for the wooden structure. In this paper, during the 3-month investigations, the research produced many physical prototypes with different infill strategies. The variations of the infills were enumerated and compared based on structural stability, aesthetic and functional purposes, infill density, and connection types in the infill (self-tangent, half-overlap, and full overlap). One of these variations was chosen to create two walls for the design of a shelter as a case. The final prototype will give details of how the timber structures will be integrated into 3d printed walls with human intervention during the 3D printing process.
keywords	Clay 3d printing, Wooden structures, Steel supports, Infill strategies, Arch openings
series	eCAADe
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_id	ijac202321406
id	ijac202321406
authors	da Silva Ruiz, Paulo Roberto; Claudia Maria de Almeida, Marcos Benedito Schimalski, Veraldo Liesenberg and Edson Aparecido Mitishita
year	2023
title	Multi-approach integration of ALS and TLS point clouds for a 3-D building modeling at LoD3
source	International Journal of Architectural Computing 2023, Vol. 21 - no. 4, 652-678
summary	Registering, documenting, updating, revitalizing, expanding, and renovating old urban buildings require proper documentation. The adoption of 3D survey techniques is essential to grant efficiency and agility to such purposes. This article discusses a multi-approach integration of Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) data collected by aerial and terrestrial platforms, meant for the 3D modeling of a building at Level of Detail 3. The selected building presents challenging elements for modeling, such as blocks with different heights and indented facades. It is located on the campus of the Federal University of Paraná (UFPR) in Curitiba, Brazil, on a site with irregular terrain and surrounded by trees, what made the terrestrial laser scanning process difficult. For its three-dimensional reconstruction, data from an Aerial Laser Scanning system were integrated with data from a Terrestrial Laser Scanner (TLS). Based on the 3D modeling, an as-is Building Information Modeling model of the building’s exterior was created. To validate the results, measurements of the building were obtained by means of an Electronic Distance Measurement (EDM) device and they were then compared with measurements extracted from the point cloud-based BIM model. The results demonstrate that there was a correspondence between the EDM and the LiDAR-derived measures, attaining a satisfactory statistical agreement. The article focuses on the accuracy of LiDAR models for the cadastral update of buildings, providing information for decision making in documentation projects and construction interventions. The main contribution of this work consists in a multi-approach workflow for delivering an effective and precise solution for accomplishing an as-is BIM documentation, highlighting advantages, drawbacks, and the potential of this set of methods for integrating multi-source LiDAR point clouds.
keywords	3D Modelling, BIM, Aerial Laser Scanner, Terrestrial Laser Scanner, LiDAR
series	journal
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_id	ecaaderis2023_57
id	ecaaderis2023_57
authors	De Luca, Francesco and Lykouras, Ioannis
year	2023
title	RIS2023 front matter
source	De Luca, F, Lykouras, I and Wurzer, G (eds.), Proceedings of the 9th eCAADe Regional International Symposium, TalTech, 15 - 16 June 2023, pp. 1–14
summary	Nowadays, sustainability is in the agenda of most of the countries and international organizations. Among the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations, Goal 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities sets specific targets for cities to adopt solutions for inclusion, safety, resource efficiency, resilience, mitigation and adaptation to climate change. Furthermore, it is increasingly evident among designers and researchers that design methods and solutions doing less harm or with a neutral effect on the environment are not sufficient anymore. A holistic approach is necessary in designing for a positive effect on climate change, resource depletion, human health and natural systems as a whole to develop sustainable architecture design solutions as well as regenerative and resilient cities. Computational design allows us to develop workflows considering the built environment, humans and natural systems as a whole, by integrating simulations such as climatic, environmental, materiality, energy, behavior and use, and performances such as energy balance, usability, structural, fabrication, comfort, health, and costs, at multiple scales. The symposium and workshops reflected and experimented new concepts, methods, and solutions to create a positive impact on the urban environment and the city, but also on humans and the natural environment, taking advantage of the potential of computational design to integrate performance-driven and simulation-based workflows. Furthermore, the objective of the symposium was to explore the potential of computational design in proposing a new architectural paradigm through performance and simulation. Particular emphasis has been given to research showing innovative holistic, multi-disciplinary, multi-domain, multi-scale, and multi- objective approaches to guide and support the scientific and design community at large to design sustainable cities and communities.
keywords	Parametric Design, Simulations, Architecture, Urban Design, Environmental Design
series	eCAADe
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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_200
id	ecaade2023_200
authors	Faraj Al-Suwaidi, Mohammed, Agkathidis, Asterios, Haidar, Adonis and Lombardi, Davide
year	2023
title	Immersive Technologies in Architectural Education: A pedagogical framework for integrating virtual reality as the main design tool in a fully virtualised architectural design studio environment
doi	https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.ecaade.2023.1.089
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. 89–98
summary	Given the increased accessibility and utilization of VR tools in architectural education, embracing a fully virtualised design process still remains taboo. The recent covid-19 pandemic has forced universities to fully adopt remote learning/teaching systems that showcased a disconnection between direct interaction, communication design methods and tools. Immersive tools like VR could play a unique role in closing that gap, allowing users to collaborate and design using avatars in the online virtual space. With this paper, we aim to examine the possibility of a fully virtualised, architectural design studio framework and explore its outcomes throughout the design process. It incorporates multiple digital 3D exercises deriving from manually-driven techniques including sketching and collage-making. We then test the framework for one semester within the Immersive Design and Collaboration Design Studio Unit, which runs in parallel to non- virtualised studio units, working on the same site and context. Our findings highlight the strengths and challenges of the implemented framework and its evaluation through student surveys and student portfolio submissions, to compare the student output developed in both the virtualised and non-virtualised design studio.
keywords	Design Studio, Virtual Reality, Architectural Education, Gravity Sketch, Meta Quest, Hybrid Learning, Digital Design, Remote Learning
series	eCAADe
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_id	ecaade2023_313
id	ecaade2023_313
authors	Gath-Morad, Michal, Baur, Raphaël and Hölscher, Christoph
year	2023
title	The DesignMind toolkit
doi	https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.ecaade.2023.1.051
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. 51–60
summary	Integrating empirical evidence into architectural design has the potential to create more humane, legible, and inclusive spaces. Yet, the fast-paced nature of the design process, limited proficiency in scientific terminology, and a natural reliance on design intuition limit architects' ability to effectively apply empirical findings to inform their design decisions. To address this gap, this paper presents DesignMind, a toolkit for evidence-based, cognitively-informed, and human-centred architectural design. DesignMind has four complementary modules: (1) evidence-based design flashcards, (2) topological and geometric analysis, (3) agent-based simulation, and (4) cognitive walkthrough in virtual reality. The effectiveness of DesignMind was evaluated in an academic context where architecture and STEM students used it to analyse and design healthcare and workplace layouts. Initial results show that DesignMind is effective in integrating evidence-based design into the architectural design process and providing students with tools to test their designs for human-centred design criteria such as wayfinding, social communication potential and nursing efficiency. These preliminary results underscore the challenges and opportunities of DesignMind to fuel parallel efforts in evidence-based design, calling for a critical discussion around the notion of evidence in architecture and its interplay with design intuition.
keywords	Evidence-based design, Design education, Human-Centred Architecture, Design toolkit, Design cognition
series	eCAADe
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_id	ecaade2023_423
id	ecaade2023_423
authors	Ghiyasi, Tahmures, Zargar, Seyed Hossein and Baghi, Ali
year	2023
title	Layer-by-Layer Pick and Place Collaboration Between Human and Robot Using Optimization
doi	https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.ecaade.2023.2.769
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. 769–778
summary	Robotic pick-and-place (P&P) has been widely utilized in manufacturing and architectural construction since the 1980s. However, the lack of inherent sensing capabilities in robots has limited their ability to adapt and respond to changes in design or environment. To address some of these shortcomings, this paper proposes an interactive robotic brick-laying workflow using a vision-based sensing framework to inform and optimize brick placements in consecutive layers. The proposed implementation is comprised of three major computational frameworks: (1) digitally reconstructing and analyzing the current state of the assembly, (2) optimizing placement targets based on the digital representation of the environment and desired multi-objective optimization goals, and (3) planning robot motion for the next layer of brick-laying. Within this workflow, the vision-based feedback pipeline simultaneously reconstructs and localizes the already-built assembly. This geometric information constitutes the basis for the multi-objective optimization stage. The placement targets are adaptively calculated to build the next layer upon the existing assembly while optimizing for structural stability, accounting for unforeseen deviations between layers, and allowing for human intervention and modification throughout the process. By proposing an interactive robotic brick-laying workflow, the paper explores the prospects for leveraging the capabilities of robotic pick-and-place technology and integrating it with vision-based sensing frameworks to achieve optimal results in construction. Furthermore, by examining the effectiveness of a multi-objective optimization method as an adaptive design driver, this paper contributes to the development of novel computational strategies that can enhance the flexibility and adaptability of robotic construction systems.
keywords	Pick-and-place, Human-robot interaction, Robotic fabrication, Multi-objective optimization
series	eCAADe
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_id	acadia23_v2_420
id	acadia23_v2_420
authors	Guida, George; Escobar, Daniel; Navarro, Carlos
year	2023
title	3D Neural Synthesis: Gaining Control with Neural Radiance Fields
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 420-428.
summary	This research introduces a novel, 3D machine-learning, aided design approach for early design stages. Integrating language within a multimodal framework grants designers greater control and agency in generating 3D forms. The proposed method leverages Stable Diffusion and Runway's Gen1 through the generation of 3D Neural Radiance Fields (NeRFs), surpassing the limitations of 2D image-based outcomes in aiding the design process. This paper presents a flexible machine-learning workflow taught to students in a conference workshop, and outlines the multimodal methods used - between text, image, video, and NeRFs. The resultant NeRF design outcomes are contextualized within a Unity agent-based, virtual environment for architectural simulation, and are expe- rienced with real-time VFX augmentations. This hybridized design process ultimately highlights the importance of feedback loops and control within machine-learning, aided-design processes.
series	ACADIA
type	paper
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_id	ascaad2023_015
id	ascaad2023_015
authors	Gül, Leman; Kilimci, Elif; Özer, Derya; Moralioglu, Begüm; Çoºkun, Emirhan
year	2023
title	Fostering Cultural Heritage Awareness through Game Elements: Route Design for Mixed Reality Experience of the Yedikule Fortress
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. 652-666.
summary	Cultural heritage sites, with their diverse architectural spaces, offer visitors unique opportunities to engage with their environmental and structural features. This paper presents the initial phase of a broader research endeavor focused on conveying cultural and historical information by integrating game elements within the context of cultural heritage. The primary objective of this study is to design a comprehensive route for the Yedikule Fortress, highlighting its key attractions while emphasizing its cultural and historical significance. During the design phase, we began by compiling and evaluating data concerning visitors' activities and points of interest within the social media and the physical space of the site. We then integrated this information with historical data, establishing connections between prominent events and specific locations. This paper will discuss the issues to be considered and the method to design a route of game-based MR experience in cultural heritage areas. This paper will discuss the critical considerations and methodology employed to create a route for a game-based Mixed-Reality (MR) experience in cultural heritage areas.
series	ASCAAD
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_id	ascaad2023_016
id	ascaad2023_016
authors	Hassab, Ahmed; El-Araby, Mohamed; Salman, Amany; Amin, Mostafa; Keraa, Dalia; Madbully, Mohamed; Ali, Mariam; Abdelfatah, Marah; Mahmoud, Abeir
year	2023
title	Digital Design in Africa: A Statistical Overview of Trend and Motivation in the African Continent
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. 600-621.
summary	The Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (A.E.C.) industry has recently witnessed various innovations, notably integrating Digital Design (D.D.) processes in the industry's workflow. Unfortunately, Africa has been excluded from exploring this development due to its perception as a developing region still reliant on traditional construction methods. This review aims to investigate the trend of Digital Construction (D.C.) in Africa by categorizing several projects based on several data points, including project period, typology, scale, curvature type, and location. A statistical overview of the data will provide a quantitative understanding of D.C. projects in the continent. Furthermore, the study will conduct a literature-based comparative analysis between D.C. projects in Africa. Finally, the review will focus on a select few case studies for in-depth analysis. The expected outcome of this analysis is a comprehensive understanding of the trend and motivation behind D.C. in Africa.
series	ASCAAD
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_id	sigradi2023_179
id	sigradi2023_179
authors	He, Mingyi, Su, Zixin, Xie, Yantong and Tu, Han
year	2023
title	Linguistic Landscape Research on the Relationship of Urban Language and Commerce Based on Large-scale Street View Images
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. 1737–1748
summary	Urban linguistic landscape studies examine visible written languages in urban areas, revealing socio-economic information, such as the place identity of minority groups and the localization processes of exotic language varieties. However, studies mainly utilize qualitative analysis or small-scale image acquisition without integrating socioeconomic quantitative analysis. Our research aims to expand the quantitative indicators of linguistic landscape in city-wide scale to explore the relationship between detailed quantitative text analysis and consumer prices in spatially differentiated and temporally controlled urban street view images. We examine such correlation through street view images scrapping of historical Baidu Street View images, semantic segmentation machine learning tools, and Optical Character Recognition. Our study reveals a negative correlation between linguistic landscape indicators in street signage and consumption levels. This research provides quantitative methods for large-scale and repeatable study of linguistic landscape, introducing a novel perspective on linguistic landscape evidence for further urban economic development and urban segmentation.
keywords	Cultural landscapes and new technologies, Linguistic landscape, Machine learning, Urban economy, Street view
series	SIGraDi
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last changed	2024/03/08 14:09

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