Continuous Exploration

The goal of the design studio is to formulate a design proposal for a 7000 m2 pavilion for the World Expo in 2025 in Rotterdam. The theme of the world expo is: where ambition turns environmental challenges into economic opportunities. The building industry is a large polluter, since manufacturing processes cause a lot of waste and has a high energy consumption. The paradigm shift from mass standardization to mass customization is made possible by the third industrial revolution, namely the robotization of the manufacturing industry. When the manufacturing processes in the building industry are robotized this could reduce energy consumption, reduce waste, increase efficiency and use less materials while allowing humans to specialize. Robotic devices are already being used in the manufacturing industry, but they are not being used to their full potential. The tasks they are most commonly given are repetitive, because of limitations in the software and willingness/knowledge of manufactures. The pavilion should showcase the development of the robotic devices that will allow for mass customization in the building industry. ROS industrial consortium is a developer of open source robotic software and apply the software to the manufacturing industry. During the World Expo, the ROS industrial consortium will exhibit the newest technologies and showcase the major developments. After the World Expo the pavilion will be used as a research, education and conference centre by ROS. Research questions - In what way can the pavilion be shaped so the visitor will be stimulated to explore the pavilion and its exhibitions? - In what way can the paths to the pavilion and inside the pavilion be shaped to account for these people flows? - The inhabitants of the Noordereiland in Rotterdam appreciate the park space on the chosen site. In what way can the pavilion be placed to maintain or improve the qualities that are present on the site?Architecture and The Built EnvironmentArchitectural Engineering +TechnologyHyperbod

Design-to-Robotic-Production and -Assembly for Architectural Hybrid Structures

The Design-to-Robotic-Production and -Assembly (D2RP&A) process developed at Delft University of Technology (DUT) has been scaled up to building size by prototyping of-site a 3.30 m high fragment of a larger spaceframe structure The fragment consists of wooden linear elements connected to a polymer node printed at 3D Robot Printing and panels robotically milled at Amsterdam University of Applied Science (AUAS). It has been evaluated for suitability for assembly on-site without temporary support while relying on human-robot collaboration. The constructed architectural hybrid structure is proof of concept for an on- and off-site D2RP&A approach that is envisioned to be implemented using a range of robots able to possibly address all phases of construction in the future.Architectural EngineeringDigital Architectur

Structural adaptation through stiffness tuning

Adaptive design strategies have been employed to improve structural performances in terms of load-bearing efficiency and energetic impact as well as to achieve multi-functionality. In this work, we investigate a passive adaptation strategy that employs variable stiffness in robotically printed materials. This paper focuses on the design and robotic fabrication of a chaise longue that can change shape to function as both recliner and chair depending on user requirements. The approach is unique in the way computational design is linked with robotic production. In this context, the design of the chaise longue is not limited to a formal process, but extends to the synthesis of the material distribution layout in order to achieve the intended functional behaviour.Cyber-physical Architecture #2: Apparatisation in & of Architecture ISBN 978-94-6366-200-0Architectural Engineerin

Advancing Applications for Artificial-Intelligence-Supported Ambient Control in the Built Environment

Ambient intelligence (AmI) relying on electronic devices employing information and communication technology (ICT) and artificial intelligence (AI) embedded in the network connecting these devices tends today to be insufficiently used. This deficiency implies that spaces are uncomfortable and considerable energy dissipates due to distribution losses, excessive or unnecessary climate control of little- and unoccupied spaces, etc.Building operations are responsible for ±27% of annual carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, and infrastructure materials and construction are responsible for an additional ±13% annually; both need to be addressed integratively to meet sustainability goals. This paper addresses this in three AI-supported AmI test simulations of applications focusing on illumination and ventilation systems embedded in the built environment.Building Knowledg

Design-to-Robotic-Production and -Operation for Activating Bio-Cyber-Physical Environments

With current advancements in Cyber-physical Systems (CpS), data-driven design to both production and operation processes has been increasingly incorporating aspects of robotics and Artificial Intelligence (AI). These aspects are the focus of architectural exploration implemented in the Robotic Building lab at Technical University (TU) Delft using Design-to-Robotic-Production and -Operation (D2RP&O) methods. In the presented project implemented in collaboration with the Landscape Architecture and Informatics departments from TU Delft and the University of Fribourg, respectively, new habitats are developed for various animal and plant species by introducing small-scale interventions in residual space. The intention for these inserts is to support biodiversity by engaging humans in interaction with them and each other. In this context, the inserts are not only produced by computational and robotic means, but they also contain sensor–actuator mechanisms that allow humans to interact with them by establishing bio-cyber-physical feedback loops. The aim is to identify the challenges and potential of such systems to improve spatial experience, increase social interaction, as well as support biodiversity, in urban environments.Green Open Access added to TU Delft Institutional Repository 'You share, we take care!' - Taverne project https://www.openaccess.nl/en/you-share-we-take-care. Otherwise as indicated in the copyright section: the publisher is the copyright holder of this work and the author uses the Dutch legislation to make this work public.History, Form & AestheticsLandscape Architectur