Laboratory of Generative Systems and Sciences in Architecture and Built Environment

Genesis Lab is a laboratory for research and development of physical, mathematical, and computational modules for generative design systems as well as a platform for devising multi-agent systems for gamification of design. The lab explores and demonstrates the potential of generative design in conjunction with modular building design and construction processes based on the logic of assembly, aggregation, or dry-stacking of modules. The mission of the lab is to develop open-source numerical and scientific computing methods and tools for topological design, combinatorial design, mathematical design optimization, form-finding, and spatial decision-making. Genesis Lab follows three generative design approaches for digitalization of the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry: 1) scientifically deducing designs from given functional requirements, 2) systematically exploring the possible discrete and modular configurations, or 3) devising ‘generative design game sets’ for co-creating designs through algorithmically structured interactions of designers, cyber-physical design modules, and users. The educational mission of the lab is to train students for developing digital design tools using Python. Additionally, the lab provides support for generative design research or graduation projects as well as the courses Earthy: Generative Design for Earth and Masonry Architecture and Spatial Computing in Architectural Design. Building on a track record of digital Open-Science and Open-Education, Genesis Lab welcomes inter-disciplinary collaboration and provides academic or industrial consultancy and training on making bespoke digital tools for Architecture & Built Environment.

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Expertise

Programming

C# (Mat.NET, Meta.Numerics, Accord.NET), Python (NumPy, SciPy, NetworkX, Scikit-Learn, TensorFlow, OR-Tools, PyTorch, topoGenesis, COMPAS), MATLAB

Mathematics

Linear Algebra, Spectral Graph Theory, Calculus, Statistics and Probability, Control Theory

Machine Learning

Shape Recognition, Manifold Learning, Natural Language Processing

Computational Design

Computer Graphics, Computer Aided Design, Computational Topology, Computational Geometry

Systems Modelling

Simulation Modelling, Differential Equations, Data Management, Data Modelling, Data Visualization, System Dynamics, Control, Agent-based Modelling

Open Science

Open-Source Development, Version Control, Source Code Management

“Check out our new book chapter about Generative Design!"

Generative Design in Architecture; From Mathematical Optimization to Grammatical Customization, Computational Design and Digital Manufacturing

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“Topological Stereotomic Design of Interlocking Stackable Modular Blocks for Multi-Storey Funicular Masonry Building”

Presenting our work at IASS/APCS Conference 2022 in Beijing, China

Watch our presentation

“DeciGenArch; A generative design methodology for participatory architectural configuration via multi-criteria decision analysis”

Presenting our work at eCAADe 2022 conference in Ghent, Belgium

Watch DeciGenArch in action

“💡Computational Design & Graphic Statics by Marina Konstantatou💡”

Dr. Marina Konstantatou is a Design Systems Analyst and SMG Research Lead @ Foster + Partners. Thank you very much Marina for this great lecture and sharing your insight with us!👋👋

Lecuture

“Data, Data, Data, Design in the era of artificial intelligence”

Visit us at the BK exhibition from 24 March until 15 April

Genesis Lab Debut

💡Computational Design in Practice by Alejandro Fuentes Arias

Alejandro is a Computational Designer at KCAP Architects & Planners. Thank you very much for sharing your insight with us!👋👋

Lecture

💡Computational Masonry Design and Digital Stereotomy by Dr. Elham Mousavian

Elham is a MSCA alumna at the Department of Structures for Engineering and Architecture of the University of Naples Federico II. Thank you Elham for this insightful talk!👋👋

Lecture

💡Motivational Talk on Creative Modular Architecture by Yingxin Zhang🧱🧱🧱🧱

Yingxin is currently a PhD Candidate at the Eindhoven University of Technology. Thank you very much for presenting your amazing work!👋👋

💡Motivational Talk on Modular Architecture in Practice by Sustainer Homes🧱🧱🧱🧱

Sustainer Homes was founded to make architecture more sustainable, flexible and accessible! Thank you for taking the time and willing to share your stories with us!🙏

🎮 Final Equicity Simulation Game Workshop 🎲🕹️

December 1st at 13:45-16:00 CET

Workshop

💡 Voxel Planet; Customizable Quality Housing for the Masses

A guest lecture for the Pixel Planet MSc1 Design Studio of The Why Factory; From XXS to XXL a fully modular and adaptable world 🧱

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📑Generative Participatory Design

our position paper about Generative Participatory Design published in the BouT Rumoer 📚

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💡 Motivational Talk on Configurational Layout Optimization for Hospital Design

Ir. Cemre Çubukçuoğlu, our PhD student talked about her PhD thesis with the title “Configurational Layout Optimization for Hospital Design”. Her thesis focuses on developing a design methodology and a layout optimization tool for solving spatial connectivity problems. Thank you Cemre for this motivational talk! 👏👏

💡 Motivational Talk on Topology Optimization as architectural form finding

Ir. Rick van Dijk, our former student talked about his fascination with topology optimization. Rick was graduated from Building Technology at TU Delft with a Cum Laude degree and successfully defended his thesis with the subject of Structural Topology Optimization as architectural form finding. Rick currently Rick works at Pieters Bouwtechniek BV. Thank you Rick for this motivational talk! 👏👏

💡 Motivational Talk on Configurational Design in Practice

Ir. Rick van Dijk, our former student talked about his fascination with topology optimization. Rick was graduated from Building Technology at TU Delft with a Cum Laude degree and successfully defended his thesis with the subject of Generating a Facility Layout Using the Gradient Descent Approach. David currently works at DAPP. Thank you David for this motivational talk! 👋👋

Contributors

Meet all the contributors who give life to Genesis! See the alumni here

Genesis Wall of Fame

Aditya Soman

Former MSc Student| Computational Designer @ Ramboll

Anastasia Florou

Former MSc Student| Junior Software Developer & Computational Designer @ Sustainer Homes

Bezawit Zerayacob Bekele

Former MSc Student| Project Engineer @ White Lioness Technologies

Jacek Baczkowski

Former MSc Student| Founder @ Play Well

Leticija Petrova

Former MSc Student| Project Manager and Parametric engineer @ Respace

Roy Uijtendaal

Former MSc Student| Computational Design Specialist @ Nieman Consulting Ingenieurs

Selina Bitting

Former MSc Student| PhD Researcher at ETH Zürich, Block Research Group

Solkyu Park

Former MSc Student| Computational Design Specialist @ Junglim Architecture

Tim Schumann

Former MSc Student @ TU Delft Faculty of Architecture, Building Technology

Current Grad & Honours Students

Anna Kaletkina

MSc Student @ TU Delft Faculty of Architecture, Architectural Engineering

Baolian Liu

MSc Student @ TU Delft Faculty of Architecture, Building Technology

Berend Vos

MSc Student @ TU Delft Faculty of Architecture, Architectural Engineering

Kaan Akbaba

MSc Student @ TU Delft Faculty of Architecture, Building Technology

Lisa-Marie Mueller

MSc Honours Student @ TU Delft faculty of architecture, Building Technology

Maartje Damen

MSc Honours Student @ TU Delft faculty of architecture, Building Technology

Qinglu Chen

MSc Student @ TU Delft Faculty of Architecture, Building Technology

Ruben de Leeuw

MSc Student @ TU Delft Faculty of Architecture, Architectural Engineering

Sebastian Fischer Stripp

MSc Honours Student @ TU Delft faculty of architecture, Building Technology

Tarik Alboustani

MSc Student @ TU Delft Faculty of Architecture, Architectural Engineering

Vasilka Espinosa

MSc Student @ TU Delft Faculty of Architecture, Building Technology

Yu Hsiu Tung

MSc Honours Student @ TU Delft faculty of architecture, Building Technology

PhD Candidates & Researchers

Cemre Çubukçuoğlu

Former PhD Candidate at TU Delft Faculty of Architecture|Research Assistant @ Yaşar University

Deniz Erdem Okumus

Istanbul Technical University

Former visiting PhD Student| Asst. Prof.@ Yıldız Technical University

Federica Romagnoli

Sapienza Università di Roma

Visiting PhD Student

Moses Katontoka

Researcher at TU Delft, Faculty of Architecture

Nan Bai

PhD Candidate at TU Delft, Faculty of Architecture|Marie Sklodowska-Curie Early Stage Researcher at HERILAND College of Heritage Planning

Zhuoran Jia

PhD Candidate at TU Delft, Faculty of Architecture

Lab Directors

Pirouz Nourian

University of Twente

Generative Design Scientist/ Senior Assistant Professor of Digital Twinning

Generative Design, Gamification of Design, Participatory Design, Topology Optimization, Shape Optimization, Masonry Architecture, Numerical Computing, Scientific Computing, Applied Mathematics