AI-Assisted Architectural Design finally published
I am excited to announce the publication of my 9th book, AI-Assisted Architectural Design is finally out, published by BIS Publishers, Amsterdam. You may find more info about the book here!
AI-Assisted Architectural Design finally published
I am excited to announce the publication of my 9th book, AI-Assisted Architectural Design is finally out, published by BIS Publishers, Amsterdam. You may find more info about the book here!
The new ASR paper is finally out!
After almost one year of edits and waiting our new paper on ‘rethinking’ the Dougong joint by utilising parametric tools and robotic fabrication is finally out. You may find the paper here!
The new ASR paper is finally out!
After almost one year of edits and waiting our new paper on ‘rethinking’ the Dougong joint by utilising parametric tools and robotic fabrication is finally out. You may find the paper here!
Four papers at eCAADe 2023, Graz University of Technology
We are delighted to present four papers at eCAADe 2023 in Graz. You may find the papers here: 01 02 03 04
Four papers at eCAADe 2023, Graz University of Technology
We are delighted to present four papers at eCAADe 2023 in Graz. You may find the papers here: 01 02 03 04
Guest lecture at Yasar University, Izmir
Many thanks to Yasr University for inviting me to give a guest lecture on AI, Robotic Fabrication and other emerging technologies in Architecture!
Guest lecture at Yasar University, Izmir
Many thanks to Yasr University for inviting me to give a guest lecture on AI, Robotic Fabrication and other emerging technologies in Architecture!
Augmented Bricks: an Onsite AR Immersive Design to Fabrication Framework for Masonry Structures paper is available now!
Our new paper on the augmented fabrication of masonry structures is available here!
Augmented Bricks: an Onsite AR Immersive Design to Fabrication Framework for Masonry Structures paper is available now!
Our new paper on the augmented fabrication of masonry structures is available here!
New FoAR paper is out!
You may find our new paper on Hutong neighbourhood grammar here!
Our new book chapter has been published by Springer Nature
Our new book chapter ‘Rethinking the Brick: Developing a File to Fabrication Framework for Mortar-Free, Robotic Masonry Wall Assembly’ has been published by Springer Nature. You may find it here!
Our new book chapter has been published by Springer Nature
Our new book chapter ‘Rethinking the Brick: Developing a File to Fabrication Framework for Mortar-Free, Robotic Masonry Wall Assembly’ has been published by Springer Nature. You may find it here!
Automation in Construction paper is finally out!
Great start into 2023 by publishing our first paper in the high-rated Journal Automation in Constructions. Many thanks to all reviewers for their constructive feedback! You may find the full paper here!
Automation in Construction paper is finally out!
Great start into 2023 by publishing our first paper in the high-rated Journal Automation in Constructions. Many thanks to all reviewers for their constructive feedback! You may find the full paper here!
Guest Lecture at MIT Digital Heritage Research Seminar!
Many thanks to Guzden Varinlioglu for inviting me to her guest lecture series on digital heritage at MIT!
Guest Lecture at MIT Digital Heritage Research Seminar!
Many thanks to Guzden Varinlioglu for inviting me to her guest lecture series on digital heritage at MIT!
Three papers and best paper award at the ASCAAD conference!
Three of our papers were presented at the ASCAAD conference hosted by the Beirut Arab University. You may find them here: Augmented Masonry Design (best paper award) Application of immersive technologies in early design stages Mass customisation of Housing in
Three papers and best paper award at the ASCAAD conference!
Three of our papers were presented at the ASCAAD conference hosted by the Beirut Arab University. You may find them here: Augmented Masonry Design (best paper award) Application of immersive technologies in early design stages Mass customisation of Housing in
Two papers presented in eCAADe 2022, TU Leuven!
We are proud to present that two of our papers have been accepted and will be presented in eCAADe 2022 in Ghent. You may find our papers here: 1) Reinterpreting the Dougong joint by using parametric design methods and robotic
Two papers presented in eCAADe 2022, TU Leuven!
We are proud to present that two of our papers have been accepted and will be presented in eCAADe 2022 in Ghent. You may find our papers here: 1) Reinterpreting the Dougong joint by using parametric design methods and robotic
‘Augmented Bricks’ presented in DigitalFUTURES online conference 2022
Our latest paper on merging robotic fabrication and immersive technologies was presented at the DigitalFutures conference 2022 at Tongji University. You may find the paper here!
‘Augmented Bricks’ presented in DigitalFUTURES online conference 2022
Our latest paper on merging robotic fabrication and immersive technologies was presented at the DigitalFutures conference 2022 at Tongji University. You may find the paper here!
Guest Lecture at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Many thanks to Tasos Tellios and the School of Architecture at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki for inviting me to this guest lecture, on Friday 27.05.2022, at 2.30 UK time. You may join the talk here: You may join the
Guest Lecture at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Many thanks to Tasos Tellios and the School of Architecture at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki for inviting me to this guest lecture, on Friday 27.05.2022, at 2.30 UK time. You may join the talk here: You may join the
Article on 4D printing published by Springer Nature
Our new article 4D Printing on Textiles: Developing a File to Fabrication Framework for Self-Forming, Composite Wearables has just been published by Springer Nature in the book Advantages in Product Design Engineering. You may find the full paper here!
Article on 4D printing published by Springer Nature
Our new article 4D Printing on Textiles: Developing a File to Fabrication Framework for Self-Forming, Composite Wearables has just been published by Springer Nature in the book Advantages in Product Design Engineering. You may find the full paper here!
Guest Lecture at the University of Westminster
Many thanks to Yiota Adilenidou for the invitation to a guest lecture on ‘Sustainable Retrofits’ at the University of Westminster, BSc AED, School of Architecture and Cities
Guest Lecture at the University of Westminster
Many thanks to Yiota Adilenidou for the invitation to a guest lecture on ‘Sustainable Retrofits’ at the University of Westminster, BSc AED, School of Architecture and Cities
Three papers in eCAADe 2021
Looking forward to the presentation of our thre paers in eCAADe 2021 in Novi Sad 8-10. September 2021. You may find the papers here: Zhao J, Lombardi D, Chen H, Agkathidis A. Reinterpretation of the Dougong joint by the use of
Three papers in eCAADe 2021
Looking forward to the presentation of our thre paers in eCAADe 2021 in Novi Sad 8-10. September 2021. You may find the papers here: Zhao J, Lombardi D, Chen H, Agkathidis A. Reinterpretation of the Dougong joint by the use of
Guest Lecture at the Anglia Ruskin University
Many thanks to Maria Vogiatzaki and the ARU for inviting me to give a lecture in the BA in Architecture Course.
Guest Lecture at the Anglia Ruskin University
Many thanks to Maria Vogiatzaki and the ARU for inviting me to give a lecture in the BA in Architecture Course.
Two papers at the ASCAAD 2021 online conference!
We are proud to present our two research papers paper in the CAAD 2021 online conference hosted by the American University of Cairo (2-4 March). You may fond our two papers here: Design ramework for concrete 3D prinding in Saidi Arabia
Two papers at the ASCAAD 2021 online conference!
We are proud to present our two research papers paper in the CAAD 2021 online conference hosted by the American University of Cairo (2-4 March). You may fond our two papers here: Design ramework for concrete 3D prinding in Saidi Arabia
University of Westminster BSc in Architecture and Environmental Design interim reviews jury
Many thanks to Yota Adylenidou and the School of Architecture at the University of Westminster for inviting meto the year 3 design studio reviews of the Bsc in Architecture and Environmental course!
University of Westminster BSc in Architecture and Environmental Design interim reviews jury
Many thanks to Yota Adylenidou and the School of Architecture at the University of Westminster for inviting meto the year 3 design studio reviews of the Bsc in Architecture and Environmental course!
Cardiff University MARCH final reviews jury
Many thanks to Wasim Jabi and the Cardif School of Architecture for inviting me to the jury of MARCH design studio reviews!
Cardiff University MARCH final reviews jury
Many thanks to Wasim Jabi and the Cardif School of Architecture for inviting me to the jury of MARCH design studio reviews!
University of Edinburgh MARCH final reviews jury
Many thanks to Yorgos Berdos and the Edinburgh School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture inviting me to the jury of MARCH design studio reviews!
University of Edinburgh MARCH final reviews jury
Many thanks to Yorgos Berdos and the Edinburgh School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture inviting me to the jury of MARCH design studio reviews!
Two papers at the eCAADe 2020 online conference!
We are proud to present our two research papers in the eCAADe 2020 online conference hosted by the TU Berlin (14-15 September). You may fond our two papers here: Parametrising historical Chinese courtyard-dwellings_ Application of robotic technologies for the reinvention of
Two papers at the eCAADe 2020 online conference!
We are proud to present our two research papers in the eCAADe 2020 online conference hosted by the TU Berlin (14-15 September). You may fond our two papers here: Parametrising historical Chinese courtyard-dwellings_ Application of robotic technologies for the reinvention of
Parametrising Historical Chinese Courtyard-Dwellings: An Algorithmic Design Framework for the Digital Representation of Siheyuan Iterations Based on Traditional Design Principles
Our new paper ‘Parametrising Historical Chinese Courtyard-Dwellings: An Algorithmic Design Framework for the Digital Representation of Siheyuan Iterations Based on Traditional Design Principles’ has been published on Frontiers of Architectural Research’ and is available here: Download
Parametrising Historical Chinese Courtyard-Dwellings: An Algorithmic Design Framework for the Digital Representation of Siheyuan Iterations Based on Traditional Design Principles
Our new paper ‘Parametrising Historical Chinese Courtyard-Dwellings: An Algorithmic Design Framework for the Digital Representation of Siheyuan Iterations Based on Traditional Design Principles’ has been published on Frontiers of Architectural Research’ and is available here: Download
3D printing on textiles, workshop in Izmir University of Economics
I am happy to announce our ‘3D printing on textiles’ workshop to take place between 4-8 March in the Izmir Univerity of Economics. Stay tuned!
3D printing on textiles, workshop in Izmir University of Economics
I am happy to announce our ‘3D printing on textiles’ workshop to take place between 4-8 March in the Izmir Univerity of Economics. Stay tuned!
Architectural hybrid material composites: computationally enabled techniques to control form generation
Our paper ‘Architectural hybrid material composites: computationally enabled techniques to control form generation’ was published in the Architecture Science Review journal. You may find more information here: doi.org/10.1080/00038628.2019.1666357
Architectural hybrid material composites: computationally enabled techniques to control form generation
Our paper ‘Architectural hybrid material composites: computationally enabled techniques to control form generation’ was published in the Architecture Science Review journal. You may find more information here: doi.org/10.1080/00038628.2019.1666357
eCAADe / SiGraDi 2019 conference participation
We are proud to present our ‘Parametric Beijing Siheyuan: An algorithmic approach for parametric generation of Siheyuan housing variants based on its traditional design principles’ paper in the eCAADe/ SiGraDi conference 2019 in Porto (11-13 September). You may find our
eCAADe / SiGraDi 2019 conference participation
We are proud to present our ‘Parametric Beijing Siheyuan: An algorithmic approach for parametric generation of Siheyuan housing variants based on its traditional design principles’ paper in the eCAADe/ SiGraDi conference 2019 in Porto (11-13 September). You may find our
Dark Matter Garden: a case study in algorithmic modelling and digital fabrication of complex steel structures
The research paper ‘Dark Matter Garden’ has been published in Frontiers of Architectural Research. You may find the accepted manuscript here!
Dark Matter Garden: a case study in algorithmic modelling and digital fabrication of complex steel structures
The research paper ‘Dark Matter Garden’ has been published in Frontiers of Architectural Research. You may find the accepted manuscript here!
‘Active Fabrication’ paper accepted for publication in the International Journal of Architectural Computing
The ‘Active Fabrication’ paper was recently accepted for publication in the International Journal of Architectural Computing, in early 2019. You may find the pre-print here!
‘Active Fabrication’ paper accepted for publication in the International Journal of Architectural Computing
The ‘Active Fabrication’ paper was recently accepted for publication in the International Journal of Architectural Computing, in early 2019. You may find the pre-print here!
Fabfest_18
Active Vault Our pavilion’s inspiration derives from natural structures which can be found on pine cones and reptile skin. Composed out of triangular folded units which are being stuck together with an overlap, the components are forming an active vault-like,
Fabfest_18
Active Vault Our pavilion’s inspiration derives from natural structures which can be found on pine cones and reptile skin. Composed out of triangular folded units which are being stuck together with an overlap, the components are forming an active vault-like,
Talk at Docomomo UK
Asterios will talk about ‘Sustainable Retrofits’ at the Docomomo UK on Saturday, 7 July.2018 in ‘The Gallery@, 75 Cowcross Street, near Farrington station. More information about the event can be found here!
Talk at Docomomo UK
Asterios will talk about ‘Sustainable Retrofits’ at the Docomomo UK on Saturday, 7 July.2018 in ‘The Gallery@, 75 Cowcross Street, near Farrington station. More information about the event can be found here!
Sustainable Retrofits: Post War Residential Towers in Britain is available now, published by Routledge!
This book is the report on our RIBA funded research project presenting the state of the art of sustainable retrofits in post-war residential towers in Britain. The main aim for writing this book is to capture and re‐inform the current
Sustainable Retrofits: Post War Residential Towers in Britain is available now, published by Routledge!
This book is the report on our RIBA funded research project presenting the state of the art of sustainable retrofits in post-war residential towers in Britain. The main aim for writing this book is to capture and re‐inform the current
Participation in ‘Living with Apadtive Architecture’ Exhibition, Lakeside Arts, Nottingham.
Asterios and his MA and PhD students, take part in the ‘Living with Adaptive Architecture’ exhibition, Lakeside Arts Gallery in Nottingham. The exhibition runs from 12.May until 17. June 2018. You may find all the exhibits here: https://stream.liv.ac.uk/s/2qu6v6kj
Participation in ‘Living with Apadtive Architecture’ Exhibition, Lakeside Arts, Nottingham.
Asterios and his MA and PhD students, take part in the ‘Living with Adaptive Architecture’ exhibition, Lakeside Arts Gallery in Nottingham. The exhibition runs from 12.May until 17. June 2018. You may find all the exhibits here: https://stream.liv.ac.uk/s/2qu6v6kj
Guest talk at the University of Edinburgh, 28.02.2018
Asterios will give a talk at the University of Edinburgh, School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture at 1 pm, on Wednesday, 28.02.2018. Everyone is welcomed!
Guest talk at the University of Edinburgh, 28.02.2018
Asterios will give a talk at the University of Edinburgh, School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture at 1 pm, on Wednesday, 28.02.2018. Everyone is welcomed!
Kinetic Skin, FabFest 2017
Kinetic Skin Our pavilion proposal for the Fabefest 2017 is hosting a sleeping/relaxation capsule that could potentially be placed in the city, responding to this year’s ‘pop-up city’ theme. The tradition of living capsules is very well known from Japan.
Kinetic Skin, FabFest 2017
Kinetic Skin Our pavilion proposal for the Fabefest 2017 is hosting a sleeping/relaxation capsule that could potentially be placed in the city, responding to this year’s ‘pop-up city’ theme. The tradition of living capsules is very well known from Japan.
Asterios at the IAAC final reviews, Barcelona, 15.6.2017!
Asterios at the IAAC Final Reviews, Barcelona, 15.6.2017! many thanks to the IAAC team for the invitation!
Asterios at the IAAC final reviews, Barcelona, 15.6.2017!
Asterios at the IAAC Final Reviews, Barcelona, 15.6.2017! many thanks to the IAAC team for the invitation!
‘Biomorphic Structures’ finally released!
You may order the book here! by Laurence King Publishers London!
‘Biomorphic Structures’ finally released!
You may order the book here! by Laurence King Publishers London!
Oxford Brookes MArch final reviews jury!
Asterios will join the jury at the final MArch reviews, Oxford Brookes University, on Tuesday, 13.12.2016!
Oxford Brookes MArch final reviews jury!
Asterios will join the jury at the final MArch reviews, Oxford Brookes University, on Tuesday, 13.12.2016!
Guest critic at the MArch final reviews
Asterios will join the final reviews of the MArch programme, Welsh School of Architecture, University of Cardiff on Monday 5.12.2016
Guest critic at the MArch final reviews
Asterios will join the final reviews of the MArch programme, Welsh School of Architecture, University of Cardiff on Monday 5.12.2016
Ceramics Paper published in the Journal of IASS!
Incorporating Digital Tools with Ceramic Crafting: Design and fabrication of light diffusing screen shells finally published int the Journal of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures, Madrid.
Ceramics Paper published in the Journal of IASS!
Incorporating Digital Tools with Ceramic Crafting: Design and fabrication of light diffusing screen shells finally published int the Journal of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures, Madrid.
Guest Lecture, University of Kassel
Invitation of a guest lecture at the University of Kassel, Do, 23. Juni 2016, Hörsaal 1140 K10, Henschelstr. 2
Guest Lecture, University of Kassel
Invitation of a guest lecture at the University of Kassel, Do, 23. Juni 2016, Hörsaal 1140 K10, Henschelstr. 2
Talk at the Staedelschule
Asterios is honored to be holding a talk at the Staedelschule on 9. June 2016 at 7pm, Staedelschule Aula, Frankfurt upon Main. More information here!
Talk at the Staedelschule
Asterios is honored to be holding a talk at the Staedelschule on 9. June 2016 at 7pm, Staedelschule Aula, Frankfurt upon Main. More information here!
SAC reviews jury
Very inspiring day at the SAC master thesis interim reviews today! Many thanks to Johan Bettum for the invitation!
SAC reviews jury
Very inspiring day at the SAC master thesis interim reviews today! Many thanks to Johan Bettum for the invitation!
Generative Design, Form-Finding Techniques in Architecture
Generative Design, authored by Agkathidis A published by Laurence King Publishing, London, is out now! Available online here!
Generative Design, Form-Finding Techniques in Architecture
Generative Design, authored by Agkathidis A published by Laurence King Publishing, London, is out now! Available online here!
Gold Medal at RHS Chelsea Flower Show for the Dark Matter Garden!
a3lab was participating at this years Chelsea Flower Show in collaboration with Howard Miller. Asterios developed the parametric model simulated the dark matter theory, which informed the garden’s design, in addition to the co-development of the 3D fabrication file to factory files
Gold Medal at RHS Chelsea Flower Show for the Dark Matter Garden!
a3lab was participating at this years Chelsea Flower Show in collaboration with Howard Miller. Asterios developed the parametric model simulated the dark matter theory, which informed the garden’s design, in addition to the co-development of the 3D fabrication file to factory files
Guest Talk: Emerging Technologies & Sustainable Design, University of Bermingham
Many thanks to the Resilience and sustainability research group at the University of Birmingham for the invitation!
Guest Talk: Emerging Technologies & Sustainable Design, University of Bermingham
Many thanks to the Resilience and sustainability research group at the University of Birmingham for the invitation!
Forthcoming presentation in eCAADe 2015 conference!
Asterios is pleased to announce his participation in the coming eCAADe 2015 conference in Vienna. He will be presenting 2 papers. More information and abstracts will follow soon! http://info.tuwien.ac.at/ecaade2015/
Forthcoming presentation in eCAADe 2015 conference!
Asterios is pleased to announce his participation in the coming eCAADe 2015 conference in Vienna. He will be presenting 2 papers. More information and abstracts will follow soon! http://info.tuwien.ac.at/ecaade2015/
Talk in London: Perspectives on Architecture: The Aesthetics of Energy Efficient Retrofit
Asterios will give a talk about his research on sustainable retrofits in residential towers on April 21 2015 at 6.15pm! Everyone welcome. Venue:66 Portland Place, London. More infos here!
Talk in London: Perspectives on Architecture: The Aesthetics of Energy Efficient Retrofit
Asterios will give a talk about his research on sustainable retrofits in residential towers on April 21 2015 at 6.15pm! Everyone welcome. Venue:66 Portland Place, London. More infos here!
studio 04 blog launched!
Studio 04, design studio unit at Liverpool School of Architecture has its own blog now, illustrating projects, news and activities taking place all through the year! Have a look here!
studio 04 blog launched!
Studio 04, design studio unit at Liverpool School of Architecture has its own blog now, illustrating projects, news and activities taking place all through the year! Have a look here!
WestendGate Tower part of the ‘Himmelstürmend’ exhibition at the DAM
the Westendgate tower retrofit is part of the ‘Himmelstürmend‘ exhibition at the German Museum of Architecture in Frankfurt! Thank you DAM!
WestendGate Tower part of the ‘Himmelstürmend’ exhibition at the DAM
the Westendgate tower retrofit is part of the ‘Himmelstürmend‘ exhibition at the German Museum of Architecture in Frankfurt! Thank you DAM!
Asterios becomes memeber of “Porto Pool Promenade Ideas Competition” jury
An exciting competition has been launched in Porto, Asterios is honoured to be part of the jury. Find detailed information about the competition here: http://www.ctrl-space.net/porto.html
Asterios becomes memeber of “Porto Pool Promenade Ideas Competition” jury
An exciting competition has been launched in Porto, Asterios is honoured to be part of the jury. Find detailed information about the competition here: http://www.ctrl-space.net/porto.html
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