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Hanzl, M. (author)The relationship between the material settings and situational belonging to a more general notion of the culture of a given community remains the subject of inquiry of at least two scientific disciplines: anthropology and urban morphology studies. In this study an assessment of the various modelling platforms is performed with the objective of...conference paper 2013
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Hergersic, A. (author), Pungercar, E. (author), Zupancic, T. (author)The paper introduces a novel approach to understanding the nature of visual communication within the design process in architectural education using open-source interfaces. It derives from the idea that visual non-verbal communication indicates the critical moments of the design process, where communication efficiency could be improved. The aim...conference paper 2013
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Kinayoglu, G. (author)This paper presents an algorithm for the formation of single or double curved revolved surfaces infrastructures through standardized parts. Any revolved surface can be generated with only two types of parts, interconnected by a ribbed structure technique. The proposed method differs from the accustomed orthogonal rib structures by the varying...conference paper 2013
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Li, D. (author), Knight, M. (author), Brown, A. (author)This paper presents the current state of progress investigating the possibility of modelling traditional Chinese architecture using parametrics based on the two rule books. This builds on the work of producing systematic analysis on both rule books and contributing knowledge from extant buildings. The case study target is the floor plan...conference paper 2013
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Di Mascio, D. (author)In this paper a methodology will be presented to investigate and document the constructive characteristics of two raw earth houses: artifacts that belong to the vernacular architecture. The comprehension, analysis and documentation of these architectures presents several problems mainly linked to the impossibility of using a predefined method,...conference paper 2013
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Novakova, K. (author), Jakubal, V. (author), Achten, H. (author), Matejovska, D. (author)In this paper we present an application we developed for collaborative sketch sharing within a design process. We review the specific application development process and discuss the features of the application itself. The tool has been tested and used in a design studio setting between two universities located in different countries. We observed...conference paper 2013
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Steino, N. (author), Bas Yildirum, M. (author), Özkar, M. (author)Due to the complex nature of urban space and the multitude of interests vested in it, urban design can be described as a complex system. Various disciplines are involved in the analysis and development of urban space. In this respect, collaboration is key in creating socially and physically sustainable urban design. This paper, using a student...conference paper 2013
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Schaffranek, R. (author)The way people navigate through spaces has been studied for quite a while. Different models have been described and validated through empirical studies.This paper explores the use of such models in an inverse design (Faucher and Nivet, 2000) process, applying available metaheuristic-solvers. More detailed, it showcases the description of an...conference paper 2013
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Araya, S. (author), Zolotovsky, K. (author), Veliz, F. (author), Song, J. (author), Reichert, S. (author), Boyce, M. (author), Ortiz, C. (author)This ongoing investigation aims to learn from nature novel material organizations and structural systems in order to develop innovative architectural system. We developed a multidisciplinary approach, using scientific analysis and design research and prototyping. We focus on the study of a living fossil fish, whose armor system is so efficient...conference paper 2013
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Symeonidou, I. (author), Hirschberg, U. (author), Kaftan, M. (author)Designing the Negative was the title of a Master Studio that took place at the Institute of Architecture and Media of Graz University of Technology during the summer semester of 2012. Students designed and fabricated prototypes of customized concrete formwork as part of their studio assignment. The studio theme forced students to think about...conference paper 2013
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Papadonikolaki, E. (author), Koutamanis, A. (author), Wamelink, J.W.F. (author)The paper presents the findings of a systematic literature review of approximately 200 scientific sources. It is designed with the aim to identify the current benefits and factors of high performance in Architecture, Engineering, Construction (AEC) since the introduction of Building Information Modelling (BIM). We formed and confirmed two main...conference paper 2013
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Kanasaki, K. (author), Tanaka, H. (author)Tugite and Shiguchi are traditional architectural techniques of Japan, which connect materials without the use of nails or adhesives. Tugite is a technique to connect materials to augment the lack of length of available materials. Shiguchi is a technique to connect materials at an angle. With a firm basis in this tradition and the craftsmanship...conference paper 2013
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Stavrakantonaki, M. (author)The fusion between building assessment and design can lead to better informed design decisions. Performance oriented design is better supported through the use of interoperable file formats for data exchange between BIM and non-BIM tools. At the same time, the parameters that influence the calculation during a performative assessment are no...conference paper 2013
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Mateus, L. (author), Ferreira, V. (author)In this paper we describe an experience undertaken in the Faculty of Architecture of Technical University of Lisbon, concerning the introduction of a 3D Digitization course in the frame of the PhD doctorate program in Architecture and in the frame of the Masters programs in Architecture, Urbanism and Design.We start by describing the...conference paper 2013
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Erdine, E. (author)The paper argues that the tower needs to respond to its environment by changing from a closed building typology towards a heterogeneous, differentiated open system that can adapt to the changing conditions within and around it. This argument is supported by focusing on the analogies and principles of specific biological examples in order to...conference paper 2013
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Weston, M. (author), Greenberg, D. (author)The paper describes a novel technique for creating flat, bi-layer, compliant mechanisms for adaptive building components to be used in solar shading. Micro-actuation of these periodic, flexible devices cause innumerable three-dimensional micro-loops to erupt in the panel surface, permitting passage of diffused light while maintaining visual...conference paper 2013
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Fioravanti, A. (author), Avincola, E. (author), Novembri, G. (author)Architecture, nowadays, is an even more demanding activity in which complexity is the keyword: complex forms, complex functions and complex structures require sophisticated facilities and components, for example, The Cloud of D. and M. Fuksas in Rome. These complexities can give rise to numerous risks, among which fire is frequently a central...conference paper 2013
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Barros, P. (author), Beirão, J. (author), Duarte, J.P. (author)A shape grammar was developed for analyzing the evolution of Maputo´s slums with the strategic objective of capturing the evolution of house types and understanding the social agreements behind the spatial relations of their house elementary spaces in order to reuse such rules for the purpose of rehabilitation. This paper shows preliminary...conference paper 2013
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Androutsopoulou, E. (author)Taking as a starting point the hypotheses that the urban body is a self-adapted ecology made of material and non-material components (Bateson, 1972), relationships between elements are examined in an attempt to destabilize the static division of matter and idea and to inquire into those relationships that determine the structural coupling ...conference paper 2013
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Kucukoglu, J.G. (author), Colakoglu, B. (author)In architecture use of generative computation suggests a possibility of rethinking the form finding process. In order to generate form, one method could be predefining first the production technique and constraining the form by the rules of it. In this study crochet-knitting technique is chosen as a production technique. To explore various forms...conference paper 2013