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Bittermann, M.S. (author), Ciftcioglu, O. (author)A method for quantifying ambient surveillance is presented, which is based on probabilistic-possibilistic perception. The human surveillance of a scene through observing camera sensed images on a monitor is modeled in three steps. First immersion of the observer is simulated by modeling perception of the scene from the camera locations using...conference paper 2013
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Okuda, S. (author), Bhagra, S. (author)Expanded Polystyrene foam (EPS) is a chemically inert and 100% recyclable material that is lightweight and has a good compression strength per weight ratio; however, its current construction use is mostly limited to insulation or landfill. The key concept of this paper is to develop an EPS composite to create an ultra-lightweight long-span...conference paper 2013
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Becker, M. (author), Rumpf, M. (author)Fabrication techniques and design potential of up-cycling plastic bags by heat-pressure lamination are explored. The material properties are tested and put into a digital design system. The main performance criteria is structure. Two design prototypes are being discussed. The first one is using a set of modular molds and a second one a...conference paper 2013
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Junk, S. (author), Côté, S. (author)Various Rapid Prototyping methods have been available for the production of physical architectural models for a few years. This paper highlights in particular the advantages of 3D printing for the production of detailed architectural models. In addition, the current challenges for the creation and transfer of data are explained. Furthermore, new...conference paper 2013
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Semlali, A. (author), Tidafi, T. (author), Parisel, C. (author)The proposed paper deals with a numerical approach that could better assist the archaeologist in the archaeological reconstruction projects. The goal of our research is to explore and study the use of computerized tools in archaeological reconstruction projects of monumental architecture in order to propose new ways in which such technology can...conference paper 2013
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Shah, M. (author)This paper questions the context and meaning of space or the spatial within the current architectural and urban rhetoric as suggested by Vidler (2011) in his essay Transparency and Utopia: Constructing the void from Pascal to Foucault. As a case in point this paper further introduces the context of non-space as supposedly introduced by Le...conference paper 2013
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Boeykens, S. (author), De Somer, P. (author), Klein, R. (author), Saey, R. (author)In a context of a slow uptake of the Building Information Modeling (BIM) methodology in the Flemish region, we present the results of an educational research project, carried out over 4 semesters, in a multi-disciplinary, cross-campus collaboration. This project fosters an improved application of BIM, information management and communication, by...conference paper 2013
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Nourian, P. (author), Rezvani, S. (author), Sariyildiz, I.S. (author)This paper introduces a design methodology and a toolkit developed as a parametric CAD program for configurative design of architectural plan layouts. Using this toolkit, designers can start plan layout process with sketching the way functional spaces need to connect to each other. A tool draws an interactive bubble diagram and a set of tools...conference paper 2013
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Massara, B. (author), Bosi, F. (author), Margotto, M. (author), Malheiros, V. (author)The main goal of this article is to provide a critical reflection on what computing may contribute to an open understanding of performance in architecture. We propose a phenomenological approach to computing since it combines several concepts concerning the users experience of space. In order to study the human movement in space, we will...conference paper 2013
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Ebertshäuser, S. (author), Von Both, P. (author)On behalf of the BBR (German Federal Office for Building and Regional Planning) the development of an Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) based inspection tool was accomplished as application on an underlying work-in-progress development framework. By providing a machine-based checking process the tool ModelCheck was rolled out to meet demands...conference paper 2013
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Zarzycki, A. (author)This paper discusses the integration of physical and digital models in the context of building technology teaching. It showcases projects that explore the design possibilities of a chosen structural system with the use of parametric and behaviour-based computational modelling. It uses detailed mock-ups as vehicles to study, optimize, and...conference paper 2013
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Vasku, M. (author)Space syntax is supposed to be an objective method for evaluating spatial configurations. Its contribution to a design process is dependent on the designers estimation. The paper describes a generative approach to finding particularly good interventions based on space syntax analyses of axial maps. More precisely, a case study was undertaken...conference paper 2013
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Both, K. (author), Heitor, T. (author), Medeiros, V. (author)Academic Libraries (ALs) design concept has been under a changing process, precipitated by both internal needs and external pressures including changes in the societal context of education, the information services and documentation storage requirements. This paper is focused on a model of form and function to assess AL in use, in order to...conference paper 2013
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Biloria, N. (author), Chang, J.R. (author)Hyper-Morphology is an on-going research outlining a bottom-up evolutionary design process based on autonomous cellular building components. The research interfaces critical operational traits of the natural world (Evolutionary Development Biology, Embryology and Cellular Differentiation) with Evolutionary Computational techniques driven design...conference paper 2013
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Fukuda, T. (author), Taguchi, M. (author)Owing to cloud computing Virtual Reality (cloud-VR), a note PC or tablet with no need for a high spec GPU can be used for sharing a 3D virtual space in a synchronous distributed type design meeting. This research investigates the users eye movements and optimization of the GUI of cloud-VR during a distributed and synchronized VR meeting....conference paper 2013
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Yoshida, H. (author), In, J. (author)This paper examines how digital scanning techniques can be utilised in the digital fabrication of hybrid materials. It explores how imperfections discovered in natural materials can inform unique design solutions. In the first part of this paper, the technical scan-to-production process is explained. Secondly, the paper discusses this new...conference paper 2013
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Rua, H. (author), Falcao, A.P. (author), Roxo, A.F. (author)The idea of city has now surpassed its physical concept. The emergence of the Internet and the growing development of information and communication technologies (ICT) have changed the behaviour of our society in the past decade and revolutionised the traditional ways of representing space. The classic 2D (floor plans, sections and elevations)...conference paper 2013
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El Ahmar, S. (author), Fioravanti, A. (author), Hanafi, M. (author)Biomimicry, where nature is emulated as a basis for design, is a growing area of research in the fields of architecture and engineering. The widespread and practical application of biomimicry as a design approach remains however largely unrealized. A growing body of international research identifies various obstacles to the employment of...conference paper 2013
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Bayraktar, M.E. (author), Cagdas, G. (author)This study presents a digital architectural design tool named Fuzzy Layout Planner that helps architects create two dimensional sketchy footprints for their design. The purpose of the tool is to extend limits of early design thinking. It uses fuzzy modeling techniques to adapt the ambiguous design phase. There are several commands in this...conference paper 2013
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Bus, P. (author)This paper presents the results of partial research in the area of designing processes and methods of spatial and social interaction of multi-agent system with its environment in the city urban structure. According to the logic defined by the intrinsic rules of the simulation model of the selected area,there will be verified and tested the...conference paper 2013