We facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration to push the boundaries of computational techniques, contributing to the evolution of a more resilient and environmentally conscious built environment.
Working at the intersection of computation, architecture, and urbanism, we explore the ways algorithmic design thinking can enhance efficiency, innovation, and environmental responsibility. We prioritise collaboration and a commitment to a forward-thinking research agenda; interrogating the application of cutting-edge digital technologies to architectural and urban design and driving advancements in computational methodologies.
Areas of focus include digital form-finding, generative design methods, and digital fabrication, as well as artificial intelligence, machine learning, spatial analysis, graph theory, and topological analysis of architectural and urban environments.
Projects
Other projects include:
- Enhancing the representation of architectural space in 3d modelling environments (02/09/2016 - 20/12/2019)
- Computing craft: Towards manufacturing of cob structures using robotically controlled 3D printing (02/01/2018 - 01/07/2019)
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Publications
- Huang, J. et al., 2024. Mapping pedestrian heat stress in current and future heatwaves in Cardiff, Newport, and Wrexham in Wales, UK. Building and Environment 251 111168. (10.1016/j.buildenv.2024.111168)
- Tadrak, W. , Patterson, J. and Chatzivasileiadi, A. 2023. Exploring the potential of scaling up Smart Local Energy Systems to transform clusters of housing: Insights from a case study in Wales, UK. Journal of Physics: Conference Series 2600 (2) 22011. (10.1088/1742-6596/2600/2/022011)
- Abd. Salam, N. N. and Lannon, S. 2023. Optimizing daylight and energy consumption for climate change adaptation: integrating an artificial neural network model with a multi-objective optimization approach. Presented at: The 1st International Online Conference on Buildings Online 24–26 October 2023. Published in: Arditi, D. ed. Proceedings of The 1st International Online Conference on Buildings. Vol. 53.Vol. 1. MDPI. , pp.37-37. (10.3390/IOCBD2023-15202)
- Alyahya, A. , Lannon, S. and Jabi, W. 2023. CFD simulation for opaque ventilated facades in hot arid climate based on literature review design parameters. Presented at: Building Simulation 2023: 18th Conference of IBPSA China 4-6 September 2023. Proceedings of Building Simulation 2023: 18th Conference of IBPSA. Vol. 18.Building Simulation 2023: 18th Conference of IBPSA: Building Simulation Conference. , pp.909-916. (10.26868/25222708.2023.1264)
- Deng, Z. et al. 2023. Sketch2PQ: freeform planar quadrilateral mesh design via a single sketch. IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics 29 (9), pp.3826-3839. (10.1109/TVCG.2022.3170853)
- Alammar, A. and Jabi, W. 2023. Generation of a large synthetic database of office tower’s energy demand using simulation and machine learning. Presented at: 6th International Symposium on Formal Methods in Architecture (6FMA) 24-28 May 2022. Published in: Mora, P. L. et al., Formal Methods in Architecture. FMA 2022. Digital Innovations in Architecture, Engineering and Construction. Singapore: Springer. , pp.479-500. (10.1007/978-981-99-2217-8_27)
- Alymani, A. , Jabi, W. and Corcoran, P. 2023. Modelling the relationships between ground and buildings using 3D architectural topological models utilising graph machine learning. Presented at: 6th International Symposium on Formal Methods in Architecture (6FMA) 24-28 May 2022. Published in: Mona, P. L. et al., Formal Methods in Architecture. FMA 2022. Digital Innovations in Architecture, Engineering and Construction. Singapore: Springer. , pp.287-305. (10.1007/978-981-99-2217-8_16)
- Marcinkeviciute, D. and Jabi, W. 2023. Plausible layout generation using machine learning, evolutionary optimisation and parametric methods. Presented at: 6th International Symposium on Formal Methods in Architecture (6FMA) 24-28 May 2022. Published in: Mora, P. L. et al., Formal Methods in Architecture. FMA 2022. Digital Innovations in Architecture, Engineering and Construction. Singapore: Springer. , pp.251-268. (10.1007/978-981-99-2217-8_14)
- Green, E. et al. 2023. Building narrative successful retrofit in practice, explored as a case study. Presented at: SUDBE 2023 Aalto, Finland 15 - 18 August 2023.
- Haddad, K. , Latif, E. and Lannon, S. 2023. The state of the art of cob construction: A comprehensive review of the optimal mixtures and testing methods. Presented at: International Conference of Bio Based Buildings Materials (ICBBM 2023) Vienna, Austria 21-23 June 2023. Bio-Based Building Materials. Vol. 45.Springer. , pp.212-231. (10.1007/978-3-031-33465-8_17)
- Chatzivasileiadi, A. , Ampatzi, E. and Knight, I. 2022. Electrical energy storage sizing and space requirements for sub-daily autonomy in residential buildings. Energies 15 (3) 1145. (10.3390/en15031145)
- Ntzani, D. , Magill, S. and Chatzivasileiadi, A. 2021. Creative together: Fostering and displaying creativity in digital education. [Online].Cardiff: Cardiff University Centre for Education Support and Innovation. Available athttps://blogs.cardiff.ac.uk/CESI/creative-together-fostering-and-displaying-creativity-in-digital-education/.
- Jabi, W. and Chatzivasileiadi, A. 2021. Topologic: exploring spatial reasoning through geometry, topology, and semantics. Presented at: 5th International Symposium Formal Methods in Architecture (5FMA) Lisbon, Portugal 13-16 October 2020. Published in: Eloy, S. et al., Formal Methods in Architecture Proceedings of the 5th International Symposium on Formal Methods in Architecture (5FMA), Lisbon 2020. Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation Springer, Cham. , pp.277-285. (10.1007/978-3-030-57509-0_25)
- Chatzivasileiadi, A. , Ampatzi, E. and Knight, I. P. 2019. The impact of battery storage technologies in residential buildings with sub-daily autonomy and EV contribution. Journal of Physics: Conference Series 1343 12088. (10.1088/1742-6596/1343/1/012088)
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