The paper introduces a framework for decentralised architectural design in the context of fourth industrial revolution. We examine first constraints building information modelling regard to collaboration and trust. then introduce Blockchain infrastructure as means creating new operational business models design, through project governance, scaling nominally thousands agents, shifting trust rather than team. Through wider consideration Blockchains construction projects we focus on process...

This paper investigates the thermal properties of 3D printed Cob, a monolithic earth construction technique based on robotically extruded subsoil and locally available organic fibres. The relevance earthen materials transition from vernacular towards digitally-enabled process are critically discussed. use robotic manufacturing is outlined methodology to produce necessary samples for measurement detailed. results compared with traditionally-constructed Cob material same dimensions. assessment...

In this work, we improved the efficiency and accuracy of our proposed cylinder-based registration model fitting method point clouds by terrestrial laser scanners for as-built modeling piping systems.Our algorithm simultaneously calculated scanner parameters cylinder to avoid propagation errors errors.Coarse is performed finding alignment axes based on random sample consensus approach using a hash table.The coarse introducing three-dimensional fine minimizing cylinders as nonlinear function...

In architectural design, crafts are often portrayed as a source of ornamental, figurative or historical inspiration. this paper, instead, craft is framed an open-ended process making and material negotiations, involving properties, diverging modes knowledge production representation, emergent tectonic configurations embodied interaction with technology. By developing framework, the paper aims to situate exploratory nature in context robotic production. To achieve this, develops theoretical...

The aim of this paper is to propose a different method design buildings by using and enhancing representational technique called non-manifold topology (NMT). methodology already exists but ignored current building information modelling (BIM) software in favour component-based approach. While the topological embedded within NMT has many uses spatial representation architecture, including occupancy analysis structural analysis, focus on efficacy linking performance simulation (BPS). proposed...

The freeform architectural modeling process often involves two important stages: concept design and digital modeling. In the first stage, architects usually sketch overall 3D shape panel layout on a physical or paper briefly. second model is created using as reference. needs to incorporate geometric requirements for its components, such planarity of panels due consideration construction costs, which can make more challenging. this work, we present novel sketch-based system bridge roof-like...

Integrating social constraints in computational models remains a challenge due to the difficulties representing them algorithmically. Different methods, such as shape grammar and space syntax, consider morphology of overall form its components. This research aims find mechanism for combining both methods exploring spatial-formal features that affect life vernacular houses Middle East North Africa region. A developed model 'spatial reasoning' analysis, embedded Rhino/Grasshopper, offers an...

The paper presents a new digital infrastructure layer for buildings and architectural assets. consists of combination topology graphs secured on decentralised ledger. organise non-fungible tokens which each represent correspond to building components, in the root graph itself. background research relationship representation form with topology, both manifold non nature. In parallel we present analyse between physical manifestation building, back again. Within representations analyses securing...

Some architects struggle to choose the best form of how building meets ground and may benefit from a suggestion based on precedents. This paper presents novel proof concept workflow that enables machine learning (ML) automatically classify three-dimensional (3D) prototypes with respect formulating most appropriate building/ground relationship. Here, ML, branch artificial intelligence (AI), can ascertain relationship set examples provided by trained architects. Moreover, system classifies 3D...

Designed by a physicist and mathematician, the Hagia Sophia church in Istanbul, Turkey acted as an experimental test case which advanced knowledge of geometrical constructs, sophisticated understanding light behavior, religious cosmological beliefs combined to create magnificent structure. While some its design concepts are known, many remain hidden. Earthquakes have demolished parts church—such original dome. Researchers past misinterpreted their observations perpetuated false conclusions....

This paper focuses on an ongoing investigation exploring fabrication procedures and methodologies for robotically supported 3D printing utilising cob other clay-based sustainable building materials, is part of collaboration between Cardiff University the Plymouth.The methodology that a prototype development process within framework feasibility studies call by ``Connected Everything: Industrial Systems in Digital Age'' EPSRC (Engineering Physical Sciences Research Council) network.This...

The paper presents a model for decentralizing building information modelling, through implementing its infrastructure using the decentralized web.We discuss shortcomings of BIM in terms infrastructure, with focus on tracing identities design authorship this collective tool.In parallel we examine issues cloud and propose based Ethereum blockchain Interplanetary filesystem (IPFS).A series computing nodes, that act as nodes Blockchain, host disk storage which they participate larger pool...

The use of neural networks to retrieve relevant images has become mainstream. However, retrieving that contain specific spatial relationships remains a challenging task. Images alone are not sufficient fully describe and topological relationships, which usually better represented as graph made up nodes edges. This paper describes the development graph-based computational tool for architectural precedents closely match relationship between building its surrounding ground detected in...

In this paper, a method to study how the design of indoor spaces and people's movement within them affect disease spread is proposed by integrating computer-aided modeling, multi-agent simulation, airborne viral transmission modeling. Topologicpy spatial analysis software used model environments, connect spaces, construct navigation graph. Pathways for agents, each with unique characteristics such as walking speed, infection status, activities, are computed using Agents follow schedule...

We present a Blockchain collaboration mechanism on optimisation problemsbetween distributed participants who work with building information modellingtools. The blockchain is capable of executing smart contracts, actingas reward independent designers attempting to collaborate orcompete optimising design performance problem. Earlier hasdescribed the potential integration through different levels Computer AidedDesign and Blockchain. an expanded version that andwe showcase how team can...

This paper describes non-manifold topology (NMT) as it relates to the field of architecture and presents Topologic, an open-source software modelling library enabling hierarchical topological representations architectural spaces, buildings artefacts through NMT.Topologic is designed a core additional plugins visual data flow programming (VDFP) software.The class hierarchy are explained two domain-specific demonstrative tools (TopologicEnergy TopologicStructure) presented illustrate how...

In the age of globalisation and continuous urbanisation, architects have a greater responsibility to design residential buildings with comfortable sustainable environments. However, solutions should not concern themselves only utilising technology, but also creating synergies amongst community’s social, cultural, historical, environmental aspects. This research focuses on implications this wider definition sustainability within hot-arid climates Middle East North Africa. Most current...