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IntCDC Conference 2022:
Integrative Computational Design and Construction for Future-Proof Architecture
The conference of the Cluster of Excellence IntCDC presents cutting-edge research on rethinking design and construction towards a truly future-proof built environment based on an interdisciplinary approach including architecture, civil engineering, manufacturing and system engineering, computer science and robotics, as well as social sciences and the humanities.
We will discuss current challenges and novel research approaches focusing on computational co-design, digital fabrication and cyber-physical construction, with an emphasis on sustainability and responsibility in advancing architecture, engineering and construction.
On Thursday, October 13, 2022, the IntCDC Conference took place with multifaceted insights and lively discussions. The IntCDC Conference Opening and Get-together on Wednesday evening, October 12, offered a great opportunity to network and learn more on the IntCDC Large-Scale Construction Robotics Laboratory (LCRL) in Waiblingen!
The conference is presented as part of the Stuttgart Week of Advancing AEC.
KEYNOTES
PROGRAM
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
VENUE: IntCDC Laboratory for Large-Scale Construction Robotics (LCRL), Waiblingen
18:00 - 22:00 |
IntCDC Conference Opening Reception and Get-Together Social Event and Sneak Peek of IntCDC’s Prefabrication Lab and Cyber-Physical Building Site |
Thursday, October 13, 2022
VENUE: City Campus Universität Stuttgart, Keplerstraße 17, Building K2, Underground Lecture Hall 17.01 (UG), 70174 Stuttgart
08:30 - 09:00 | IntCDC Conference Registration |
09:00 - 09:05 | Welcome by Achim Menges Spokesperson of the Cluster of Excellence "Integrative Computational Design and Construction for Architecture" (IntCDC) |
09:05 - 09:15 | Welcome address by Nicole Razavi Minister of State Development and Housing, Baden-Württemberg |
09:15 - 09:25 | Welcome address by Wolfram Ressel Rector of the University of Stuttgart |
Introduction of Catherine De Wolf by Cordula Kropp | |
09:25 - 09:55 | Opening Keynote by Catherine De Wolf, ETH Zürich “This is not a pipe / beam / floor - digitalisation for circular construction.” |
09:55 - 10:10 | Lecture by Cordula Kropp, University of Stuttgart "A Social Science Perspective on IntCDC", |
10:10 - 11:00 | Session 1: Towards Future-Proof Timber Architecture Computational co-design of next-generation timber building systems |
Session Leader: Achim Menges Keynote Speakers: Cordula Kropp, Philip Leistner, Achim Menges Speakers: Simon Aicher, Alexander Verl |
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11:00 - 11:20 | Roundtable-Discussion / Q&A led by Manfred Bischoff & Serena Gambarelli |
11:20 - 11:50 | Coffee Break |
11:50 - 12:30 | Session 2: The Future of Concrete Construction: Light and Sustainable Computational co-design of digitally fabricated concrete building systems |
Session Leader: Lucio Blandini Keynote Speakers: Werner Sobek, Lucio Blandini Speakers: Harald Garrecht, Volker Schwieger |
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12:30 - 12:50 | Roundtable-Discussion / Q&A led by Hans Christian Jünger & Marie Davidová |
Lunch Break | |
13:50 - 14:40 | Session 3: Fibrous Structures for Resource Efficient Building Systems of the Future Computational co-design of digitally fabricated fibre composite building systems |
Session Leader: Jan Knippers Keynote Speakers: Hanaa Dahy, Jan Knippers, Daniel Weiskopf Speaker: Peter Middendorf |
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14:40 - 15:00 | Roundtable-Discussion / Q&A led by Götz T. Gresser |
15:00 - 15:30 | Coffee Break |
15:30 - 16:20 | Session 4: Cyber-Physical Construction of Co-Design Towards autonomous operation on the construction site |
Session Leader: Oliver Sawodny Keynote Speakers: Melanie Herschel, Katherine J. Kuchenbecker, Oliver Sawodny, Metin Sitti Speakers: Uwe Sörgel, Thomas Wortmann |
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16:20 - 16:40 | Roundtable-Discussion / Q&A led by Volker Schwieger & Kuno Kurzhals |
Introduction Georg Vrachliotis by Achim Menges | |
16:40 - 17:10 | Closing Keynote by Georg Vrachliotis, TU Delft “Reinventing (the) Building” |
17:10 - 17:15 | Closing Remarks by Achim Menges |
17:15 - 18:30 | Get-Together |
18:30 | End of Event |
Opening Keynote
Catherine De Wolf – ETH Zurich
THIS IS NOT A PIPE / BEAM / FLOOR - DIGITALISATION FOR CIRCULAR CONSTRUCTION
To remediate the resource depletion, waste generation, and greenhouse gas emissions related to the construction sector, a transition to a circular model, in which we reuse building materials, is urgently needed. The Circular Engineering for Architecture (CEA) lab proposes the utilization of digital technologies such as reality capture, machine learning, blockchain technology, computer numerical control as a means to achieving much faster, cheaper, and smarter de- and re-construction than ever before. These technologies help with logistically coordinating the supply chain across diverse actors in a fragmented industry, so that we can use buildings, instead of the earth, as material mines and depots.
SESSION 1
Towards Future-Proof Timber Architecture
Computational Co-Design of next-generation timber building systems
Timber architecture constitutes a crucial component of a future-proof built environment. This session presents integrative approaches of computationally co-designing digitally fabricated and robotically assembled timber building systems, which offer enhanced resource effectiveness, expanded design possibilities and greater spatial flexibility. It explores related architectural morphologies, addresses structural and building physics challenges, discusses data integration, and integrates sociocultural matters.
Session Leader: Achim Menges
Keynote Speakers: Cordula Kropp, Philip Leistner, Achim Menges
Additional Speakers: Simon Aicher, Alexander Verl
Discussion Lead: Manfred Bischoff, Serena Gambarelli
SESSION 2
The Future of Concrete Construction: Light and Sustainable
Computational Co-Design of digitally fabricated concrete building systems
Concrete is the most used building material in the world. As the demand for it continues to grow, it is essential to reduce the negative environmental impact it causes by reducing mass, grey emissions and waste. This session presents digitally based approaches to the design and fabrication of lightweight and sustainable concrete building systems with a special focus on functionally graded concrete systems. It covers resource-efficient structural design methods, automated manufacturing processes, and circular construction strategies, including zero-waste production, recycling and reuse of concrete components.
Session Leader: Lucio Blandini
Keynote Speakers: Werner Sobek, Lucio Blandini
Additional Speakers: Harald Garrecht, Klaus Jan Philipp
Discussion Lead: Marie Davidova, Ulrike Kuhlmann
SESSION 3
Fibrous Structures for Resource-Efficient Building Systems of the Future
Computational Co-Design of digitally fabricated fibre composite building systems
Structures made of fibres have been almost unknown in building technology until very recently. Yet particularly light and resource-efficient structures can be built with a load-adapted alignment of fibres. The session presents integrated design and fabrication methods that offer new possibilities to use the potential of fibres for architecture and civil engineering. The presented demonstrators use both, high-performance synthetic fibres as well as those from renewable bio-based resources.
Session Leader: Jan Knippers
Keynote Speakers: Hanaa Dahy, Jan Knippers, Daniel Weiskopf
Additional Speakers: Peter Middendorf
Discussion Lead: Götz Gresser
SESSION 4
Cyber-Physical Construction of Co-Design
Towards autonomous operation on the construction site
Cyber-physical systems have great potential to increase the efficiency of construction processes by intertwining hardware and software components. This session presents approaches for automation, control and monitoring of a cyber-physical construction platform, which includes both conventional construction machines, e.g. tower cranes or spider cranes, as well as innovative reconfigurable modular robots. Furthermore, advanced modes of human-machine interactions, e.g. an intuitive haptic user interface or visual support through eye tracking, are presented and a central data management platform for the whole process chain is introduced.
Session Leader: Oliver Sawodny
Keynote Speakers: Melanie Herschel, Katherine J. Kuchenbecker, Oliver Sawodny, Metin Sitti
Additional Speakers: Volker Schwieger, Uwe Sörgel, Marc Toussaint, Thomas Wortmann
Discussion Lead: Thomas Bauernhansl, Kuno Kurzhals
Closing Keynote
Georg Vrachliotis – TU Delft
REINVENTING (THE) BUILDING
VENUE
The IntCDC Conference will be hosted at the City Campus of the University of Stuttgart, Keplerstrasse 17, 70174 Stuttgart, Germany. We are looking forward to welcoming you all in October!