2024
Prof. Dr. Bernd Bickel Inaugural Lecture
Prof. Bernd Bickel (D-ARCH, D-BAUG, D-INFK) delivered his inaugural lecture on 26 November 2024, followed by an apéro at the focusTerra Hall. His chair, which is part of Design++, focuses on developing novel algorithms and practical solutions in the areas of interactive design, geometry processing, spatial computing, creative AI, and computational fabrication.
Inspiring the Next Generation on National Future Day
On 14th November, we welcomed 22 bright and curious young minds to the Institute of Technology in Architecture, ETH Zurich, to celebrate National Future Day.
"I use data-driven methods to enable real-time structural assessments, which can minimize costly and resource-intensive replacements of aging infrastructure."
Sophia Kuhn is pursuing her PhD under Prof. Dr. Walter Kaufmann at ETH Zurich. Her research focuses on integrating AI and machine learning into bridge design and infrastructure assessment to improve efficiency and sustainability.
Design++ Summer School: AI in AEC
The final presentation of our inaugural Design++ Summer School: AI in AEC marks the conclusion of a remarkable week. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the exceptional students, committed tutors, and outstanding collaborators whose collective efforts ensured the success of this event.
Compas XR Launch
ETH Zurich and Princeton University have jointly launched Compas XR, an open-source tool that integrates extended reality (XR) technologies into architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) processes.
"For the last decade, I have been looking into how we can ensure robust and consistent mobile robot localization in environments that change and the construction site environment is the most challenging yet"
- Computer Vision and Geometry Group
- D-BAUG
- Design++
Dr Olga Vysotska, the first Design++ postdoctoral fellow, specializes in the localization of robots and augmented reality devices within construction environments. Her work explores the intersection of robotics, augmented reality, and construction, aiming to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of tasks in ever-changing environments.
Postdoctoral Fellowship 2024
The annual fellowship application process begins on March 15th, and all applications are due by May 22nd. APPLY NOW!
Welcome our newest partner, Compas!
We are proud to announce that our network of knowledge partners is growing, and we are excited to welcome our newest partner, Compas. Compas is a leading provider of computational tools for the Architecture, Engineering, Fabrication, and Construction (AEC) industry.
Seminar Series 2024
Join us as we launch another year of fostering knowledge exchange between academia and industry. The Seminar Series focuses on the fields of AI, ML, AR, and VR within the AEC domain. Our team, which includes Fabio Scotto, Andreas Müller, Nijat Mahamaliyev, Danielle Griego, and Erika Marthins, has curated an incredible lineup of top experts who will share insights, innovations, and trends that will shape the future of design and technology.