The 6th International Conference on Computational Design and Robotic Fabrication

College of Architecture and Urban Planning, Tongji University, Shanghai, China

July 6-7, 2024

• Conference Theme

Symbiotic Intelligence

In 1960, American psychologist and computer scientist Joseph C. R. Licklider proposed the concept of "Man-Computer Symbiosis," creatively likening the mutual benefit seen in ecological systems between different species to the emerging relationship between humans and computers. Today, with advancements in technology reaching unprecedented levels of intelligence and autonomy, there is a renewed emphasis on establishing a positive and harmonious symbiotic relationship between human and technologies.

Dutch philosopher Peter-Paul Verbeek argues that the relationship between humans and technology can no longer be simply summarized by traditional mediated intentionality, where technology serves as a tool between human and the world. The relationship between humans and machines is gradually manifesting diverse and complex attributes, notably hybrid intentionality and composite intentionality. In the field of architecture, the "hybrid" and "composite" of the designer and technological intentionality is reshaping the production paradigm and knowledge landscape of the discipline. The development of technologies such as machine learning, collaborative robots, and brain-computer interfaces is significantly enhancing the role of human-machine interaction in architectural design and production decision-making. At the same time, the unprecedented creativity demonstrated by artificial intelligence continually challenges and impacts the unique position and creative abilities of architects. Against the backdrop of increasingly prominent global challenges, the relationship between architects and technologies needs to evolve into a more intricate and mutually interdependent symbiotic state, collectively providing innovative resolutions to issues including climate change, pandemic propagation, and resource and environmental crises.

As the architectural domain transits into a new epoch characterized by the flourishing development of intelligent and autonomous technologies, architectural studies need to rethink and redefine the symbiotic patterns between human and technology. As the theme of CDRF2024, "Symbiotic Intelligence" aims to promote global exchange and reflection on the transformation of architectural paradigms under the influence of intelligent technologies. This conference encourages the actively exploration of the rich possibilities of symbiotic intelligence in the field of architecture, collectively driving innovation and development in the architectural discipline.

• Research Topics

The 6th International Conference on Computational Design and Robotic Fabrication (CDRF 2024) provides a global platform for advanced researches addressing Symbiotic Intelligence in architecture. Among the topics covered by the papers include, but not limited to, architecture theories, tools, methods and procedures in:

Designs: Complex Networks, Multi-agent Systems, Parametric Morphology, AI-augmented generative design. 

Simulation: Computation and Visualization of Energy, Lighting and Acoustics, Human Behavior and Comfort, Urban/Building Microclimate. 

Optimization: Digital Twin Workflow, Performance-based Form Finding, AI-augmented Optimization. 

Construction: Architectural Robotics, Digital Customization, and Human-Machine Collaboration. 

Operation: City/Building Information modeling, Internet of Things in Built Environment, Blockchain and NFT Architecture. 

Inhabitation: Metaverse, Interactive Environments, Dynamic Structure, and Smart Environment.

For more information about the conference,  please visit the following link: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=cdrf2024

CDRF 2024  Programme

All times below are Beijing time (GMT+8)

• CDRF 2024 Session A

• 5F D1 Auditorium, Building D, College of Architecture and Urban Planning, Tongji University
  

• Session 1A | 09:00-10:30 GMT+8 robotics, digital fabrication & construction Chair: Nic Bao | RMIT University

  Towards Lightweight Structure: Coupling Topology Optimization with Non-Planar 3D Concrete Printing Author: Yuxin Lin, Alireza Bayramvand and Mania Aghaei Meibodi

  Robotic Micro-House – Experience with 3D concrete printing for housing construction Author: Deborah Benros, Arman Hashemi, Mohan Dungrani, Zhong and Su Yunsheng

  A Design-fabrication Framework for Thin-vaulted Green Roof through Integrated Hybrid Formwork with Clay Printing Author: Chenxi Jin, Chenhan Xu and Weishun Xu

  Mobile Construction Positioning Method Based On The Robotic Arm and Laser-Camera Method Author: Xiaofan Gao, Hao Wu and Phillip F. Yuan

  Symbiotic Shoreline Infrastructure for Biodiversity and Climate Resilience Author: Sara Pezeshk and Shahin Vassigh

  Session 2A | 10:30-12:00 GMT+8 digital fabrication & construction method Chair: Yong Ju Lee | Seoul National University of Science and Technology

  Enhancing Seagrass Habitat Restoration: 3D Scanning and FGF for Tetrapod Prosthesis Author: Yousub Bang, SeokWon Choi and JungWon Yoon

  Developing a Computational Design to Fabrication Method for 3D Knitted Stay-In-Place Moulds for Building Envelopes Tiles Author: Yoav Sterman, Yasha Jacob Grobman and Yiska Goldfeld

  Leveraging Motion Capture System for High Accuracy AR-Assisted Assembly Author: Hanning Liu, Xingjie Xie, Yujiao Li, Xiaofan Gao, Honglei Wu, Yao Zhang and Philip F. Yuan

  Research on 3D-printed Standardized Small-Scale Architectural Model Joints Author: Tianye Ren, Hui Yen Chia, Yucheng Zhan, Jie Zhang and Ning Zhu

  Interactive Bricklaying: A Comparative Experiment on Human Involvement in Masonry Structure Design and Construction through Augmented Reality Author: Weichen Zhang and Pierpaolo Ruttico

  Session 3A | 13:00-14:30 GMT+8 materials & structures Chair: Xin Yan | Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture

  Moss Columns: symbiosis through 3D printing technologies Author: Yong Ju Lee

  Hygroflex: A prototype of a water-responsive facade system with an innovative integration of timber and biopolymer Author: Yifan Shi, Satyam Gyanchandani, Marcos Cruz and Brenda Parker Presenter: Yifan Shi and Satyam Gyanchandani

  Optimizing Chitosan-Cellulose Composites for Sustainable 3D Printing Author: Hou Junyao and Philip F. Yuan

  Algae Reactor: A 3D-printed façade module for cultivating chlorella with indoor CO2 Author: Xinchang Chen, Yue Zhou, Xini Chai, Muchun He and Hao Hua

  On the application of vector-based graphic statics (VGS) for structural timber optimisation – pavilion example Author: Denis Zastavni, Sylvain Rasneur and Jean-Philippe Jasienski

  SANDFORMING: Self-Organization and Computational Optimization in the Creation of Dune Sand Tilings Author: Marcus Farr

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• CDRF 2024 Session B

• 5F D2 Auditorium, Building D, College of Architecture and Urban Planning, Tongji University
  

• Session 1B | 09:00-10:30 GMT+8 generative, algorithmic & evolutionary design Chair: Matias Del Campo | University of Michigan

  A Novel AI-Driven Multi-Objective Optimization Approach for Energy System Design in Industrial Zone Author: Jiesheng Yu, Yongming Zhang, Zhe Yan and Ziqi Li

  The application of machine learning methods in the identification of rural landscapes and the design of rural planning Author: Ni Xie, Yiru Huang and Yuanxiao Kuang

  Weighing Elements Affecting Indoor Spaciousness with Computer Vision and Machine Learning Author: Chuang Lyu, Weishun Xu, Fuyi Lai and Shuang Yu

  Flexible Plot-scale Urban Design using Quadratic Programming Author: Qian Hu, Yujiao Wang and Peng Tang

  Environmental Data-driven Performance-based Optimization of Building  Skin Design by Coupling Genetic Algorithm and Neural Network Algorithm - Taking the Office Building of Xi'an Foreign Trade Building as an Example Author: Mingchunjian Shi, Liming Kong, Yongzhong Chen and Xiang Li

  Session 2B | 10:30-12:00 GMT+8 artificial intelligence in design & simulation Chair: Hao Zheng | City University of Hong Kong

  Constructing a Knowledge Graph for Extreme Climate Architecture based on Large Language Models (LLMs) Author: Shaotsu Tu, Weimin Zhuang and Fei Ren

  Exploring Optimized Generation Methods for Post-War cityscapes Restoration Based on Stable Diffusion Model Author: Jiqian Huang, Shuo Yu, Hehan Zhou, Guoguang Wang and Hao Zheng

  Evaluating AI-Generated Design Schemes: Uncovering Indicators of Design Quality Author: Shuyang Li, Qian Cao, Junyi Wen, Hongxiu Liu and Rudi Stouffs

  A Symbiotic Database Framework for Chinese Ancient City Spatio-temporal Information Modelling Author: Xin Yan, Keyang Tang, Mengyao Li and Zheng Zhang

  Optimizing Ionic Style Facade Creation by Integrating Shape Grammars into Stable Diffusion Author: Yichao Shi and Chunlan Wang

  Deep Semantics: Crafting Design Semantic Universes Author: Daniel Bolojan, Arie Chocron, Alyssa Scherger and Thomas Tucker

  Session 3B | 13:00-14:30 GMT+8 digital design theory, methods & education Chair: Chao Yan | Tongji University

  Construction and analysis of Bim semantic graph: Take Revit model as an example Author: Qian Wei Ye and Ziyu Tong

  The Research Logic Behind the Surreal 'Voids' - Knowledge Construction and Design Summaries from UCL's MArch Urban Design Author: Xueyang Miao and Philippe Morel

  Adjacencies of the Real: Scholastic Construction in the Twenty First Century Author: Sean Pickersgill, Damian Madigan, Andrew Lymn-Penning and Darcy Holmes

  What Makes a Room a Room for Living? Author: Sabin-Andrei Tenea, Azuka Odiah and Samuel D. Gosling

  A Prototyping-based Pedagogy for Design-build Studios teaching Computational Design and Digital Fabrication Author: Darcy Zelenko, Michael Minghi Park and Aprof Rochus Hinkel

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• CDRF 2024 Session C

• 5F D3 Auditorium, Building D, College of Architecture and Urban Planning, Tongji University
  

• Session 1C | 09:00-10:30 GMT+8 performance-based design , analytics & optimization  Chair: Dan Luo | The University of Queensland

  Digital Design of Artificial Reef with Computational Fluid Dynamics and Topology Optimization Author: Jiacheng Yu, Ding Wen Bao and Dan Luo

  Research on office building facade design based on visual comfort of daylit office Author: Xi Huang, Dagang Qu, Cheng Sun and Shi Sun

  Effectiveness and Optimization of Passive Design for Climate Adaptation in the HSCW Zone—Taking a High-rise Apartment Retrofit in Philadelphia as an Example Author: Zhen Lei, Tong Zhang and Yue Fang

  Analysis of Campus Crowd Behavior Based on Location Data and Physical Environment Data: A Case Study of Southeast University Wuxi Campus Author: Ye Tang, Junqiang Sun, Guangjin Wang, Wenjin Hong and Li Li

  Energy-Efficient Optimization of Digital Twin Air Handling Unit (AHU) Systems based on Indoor People Counting: Case Study Author: Yucheng Xiao, Zhi Zhuang, Wanlin Zhang and Tao Yu

  Session 2C | 10:30-12:00 GMT+8 VR/AR/XR & interactive environments Chair: Peter Buš | Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School

  Metaverse-based Evaluation of Passenger Navigation: A Case at Shanghai Pudong International Airport Author: Mingyan Zou, Chengyu Sun and Shuyang Li

  The Consciousness Printer : Establishing Architectural Environments through Brain-Computer Interface Technologies Author: Fanyi Tang and Shengyu Liu

  Research Review and Prospects of EEG Technology in the Field of Space Emotion Cognition Author: Hongyi Men, Sky Lo and Xiangmin Guo

  Research on Visual Elements of Spatial Experience in Historical and Cultural Districts Based on Eye Movement Analysis Author: Yue Cai, Hui Chen, Xuange Zhu, Wenquan Gan, Haohao Xu and Bo Liu

  Immersive AR-assisted Assemblies for Self-building Strategies Author: Teresa Han, Zhiyong Dong, Peter Búš and Qi Wang

  Session 3C | 13:00-14:30 GMT+8 urban analytics, urban modelling & simulation Chair: Xiaoran Huang | North China University of Technology

  Food Delivery Index Assessment Based on SVI and OSM Data Author: Yizhou Fu, Zhen Yuan and Yubo Liu

  Assisting refined urban management: Building an evaluation framework of data mapping rate towards digital twin city platforms Author: Xinghan Chen, Yiping Zhang and Yu Ye

  Investigating associations between built environments and cycling behaviour using street view imagery and Strava Metro data: A case study in City of Sydney, Australia Author: Hongming Yan, Xiaoran Huang, Jiaxin Liu, Sumita Ghosh and Martin Bryant

  Visual Typology: A Numerical Taxonomy of Urban Spaces Using Isovist Analysis Author: Chengxuan Li

  Multi-agent Simulation-based Urban Waterfront Public Space Quality Comprehensive Measurement Indexes Author: Chunxia Yang, Ming Zhan and Ziying Yao

• Publication

In addition to being included in the CumInCAD and Scopes index, accepted papers will be published by Springer in the Proceedings of DigitalFUTURES—The 6th International Conference on Computational Design and Robotic Fabrication (CDRF 2024) in 2024. 

In addition, papers that closely address the conference theme may also be published in the Architectural Intelligence Journal (with an extension and additional review process).

• Previous conference proceedings

• CDRF 2023: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-981-99-8405-3

• CDRF 2022: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-981-19-8637-6

• CDRF 2021: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-981-16-5983-6

• CDRF 2020: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-981-33-4400-6

• CDRF 2019: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-981-13-8153-9

  Architectural Intelligence Journal (ARI): https://www.springer.com/journal/44223/