The theory of shape grammars defines a formalism to address the ambiguity that quantitative and symbolic computations mostly help us rule out in creative processes. was first launched by Stiny Gips 1972 has evolved into groundbreaking pragmatist philosophy design since.

In this paper, we discuss our early studies with electronically activated variable transmission materials (e.g., electrochromic glasses and PDLC films) for the design of interactive, programmable building facades that exercise environmentally socially sustainable behaviors. We articulate on different applications these facades, such as automated climate moderation, lighting, view privacy control, their aesthetic, social, cultural implications in light new interaction paradigms shape...

The current study's aim was to measure anxiety, depression and quality of life in parents children referred for developmental evaluation.The Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale the Short Form 36 Health Survey were used assess life, respectively.One hundred thirty participated study, 95 with a child evaluation 35 healthy children. Parents developmentally impaired reported increased anxiety ( p=0.002) p<0.001) worse social functioning mental health p=0.017). Mothers significantly symptoms...

This paper presents a generative grammar producing language of patterns for the south façade prototype sustainable house. The are produced through activation electrochromic material that is applied on windowpanes façade. class performatively effective configurations approached as visual and productive (generation), combinatorial (enumeration) performative (verification) attributes this examined. Random, performance driven, could supply sufficient interior daylight without acknowledging...

Abstract. Incorporating emerging surveying technologies, such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), into architectural education poses multiple challenges. This study places photogrammetry in an academic context and examines its potential impact on conventional methodologies. The methodology presented this outlines theoretical foundations how to deploy them the field. We taught architecture students with no experience basic concepts, we connected framework practical application through a case...

Real-time supply of computational power into built environments enables to re-address questions user experience, comfort and building performance.This presentation discusses the features responsive architecture through example a 'programmable window' that was designed deployed in prototype house, Trento, N. Italy.In parts functionalities skins were revisited, integrate advances electroactive materials, information communication technologies control systems engineering.

The paper examines the process of articulation and development design concepts from a computational standpoint. context research is architectural studio designing scratch. scope educational. Shape grammar formalism used in retrospective analysis, to show how concept “porosity” was by architect Steven Holl his team Simmons Hall, 350-unit student residence, at MIT.

The increasing use of information technology has led to a significant share energy consumption and carbon emissions from data centers. These contributions are expected rise with the growing demand for big analytics, digitization, development large artificial intelligence (AI) models. need address environmental impact software increased interest in green (sustainable) coding claims that AI models can lead efficiency gains. Here, we provide an empirical study on code overview practices, as...

The strong association between computation and the built environment gives birth to new research approaches urban design. Although these enable implementation of systems based on various collections datasets, they usually neglect human experience. To address this problem, our identifies quantifies spatial information patterns organization experience, by gathering two parallel types user data: sensory recollection. presented experiment, executed in Copenhagen, Denmark with 23 participants,...

The use of digitally activated, variable transmittance materials and artificial intelligence methods to building control will enhance the performance buildings, programmable components change traditional modes architectural design, manufacturing construction. In presented key study, form functionality windows are revisited with a view integrate current advances in material science, systems engineering human-computer interaction. features facade, involving matrix that enables precise...

It is described a prototype residential unit ensuring comfortable interior conditions at minimum energy cost through the interaction of three autonomous architectures: a) spatial arrangement tectonic elements; b) an assembly sustainable material components; and c) cognitive architecture control systems. The experiment on sustainability connectivity, integrated within context city that envisioned as efficient grid. This paper offers insight into dynamic interactions between elements physical...

The paper presents how the latest advances in autonomous building management and electrically activated materials affect design, production, operation of residential buildings.The innovative features an elementary prototype house, which is at final stage construction Trento, N. Italy, are discussed with a view to expose opportunities problems that these new technological developments pose design research.

The association between a building facade involving matrix of programmable windows, for prototype house, and the adjustment natural light at house interior is treated algorithmically. operates as dynamic filter exterior interior: it filters solar radiation heat by allowing modification chromatism transmittance each individual window. Varying number distribution active windows on permits regulation incoming sun affects visual presence house. A generative grammar producing language optimum...