CROSS-CUTTING THEMES

• Sustainable Buildings
• Smart Systems
• Healthy Settings

RESEARCH AREAS

1. Bioclimatic Architecture: Explores thermal comfort, energy conservation, and building systems integration for sustainable design and human experience. Research in this area emphasizes computational simulation, physical modeling of natural phenomena, field/lab experiments and building information management. | Led by Dr. Sharag-Eldin
   
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2. Structural Resilience: Investigates metaheuristic design principles for naturally efficient, durable, aesthetic and adaptable structural systems, performances of sustainable construction materials, and resilience of synergistically responding infrastructures. | Led by Dr. Liu 
   
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3. Creative Robotics: Re-visits and explores the potential of cutting-edge technologies such as robotics, physical and digital computation, interaction and game design, X-R (augmented, virtual and mixed realities), app development and UI-UX design as possible design mediums. Students will work at the intersection of architecture, industrial design, robotics, computer since and media-arts, developing applied design-research skills in response to contemporary design issues and through the lens of technology. | Led by Professor Poustinchi
   
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4. Kinetic Systems: Investigates temporary (interactive) structures, specifically their typological, programmatic and material effects. Research includes the study of dynamic structural patterns and the role they play in the configuration of variable and/or flexible surfaces and enclosures. | Led by Professor Davis-Sikora  
   
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