Computational Methods in Architecture

Enhancing architectural design through the use of innovative computational methods.

This group researches innovative computational methods for use in the creative and design industries.

In particular, we look at form-finding using parametric and generative methods, preparing digital information for further rigorous analysis, and integrating the logic of digital fabrication into the early stages of design.

Selected publications

Gomaa, M. et al., 2021. 3D printing system for earth-based construction: case study of cob. Automation in Construction 124 103577. (10.1016/j.autcon.2021.103577)
Alhumayani, H. et al. 2020. Environmental assessment of large-scale 3D printing in construction: a comparative study between cob and concrete. Journal of Cleaner Production 270 122463. (10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.122463)
Al-Jokhadar, A. and Jabi, W. 2020. Spatial reasoning as a syntactic method for programming socio-spatial parametric grammar for vertical residential buildings. Architectural Science Review 63 (2), pp.135-153. (10.1080/00038628.2019.1646631)
Jabi, W. and Chatzivasileiadi, A. 2020. 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)
Jabi, W. et al. 2017. Enhancing parametric design through non-manifold topology. Design Studies 52 , pp.96-114. (10.1016/j.destud.2017.04.003)

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)