George Guida

Harvard University | Harvard · Department of Architecture

The effects of color and lighting on thermal perception and comfort have been studied through a multitude of methods, including virtual reality (VR) simulations as well as in vivo studies. The potential role of surface materials, however, remains poorly understood in this regard, even though materials and surface colors are clearly related factors...

Today’s technologies allow us to reconsider how we see and experience reality. Through the development of an interactive and immersive Augmented Reality (AR) application created alongside a physical installation, this paper investigates how AR can provide layers of information that support physical exhibitions while also taking the knowledge produc...

This research introduces a novel, 3D machine-learning, aided design approach for early design stages. Integrating language within a multimodal framework grants designers greater control and agency in generating 3D forms. The proposed method leverages Stable Diffusion and Runway's Gen1 through the generation of 3D Neural Radiance Fields (NeRFs), sur...

This paper reflects on the notion of hyper-reality through the creation of ‘Self-Compass’, an immersive mixed reality art installation. By merging the physical with overlayed digital 3D content, this study proposes a view of current notions of the metaverse as an extension of reality rather than a digitized replacement of it. This was demonstrated...

Recent advances in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Diffusion Models (DMs) are leading to a significant change in the way architecture is conceived. With capabilities that surpass those of current generative models, it is now possible to produce an unlimited number of high-quality images (Dhariwal and Nichol 2021). This opens up new opportunit...

Machine Learning (ML) is increasingly present within the architectural discipline, expanding the current possibilities of procedural computer-aided design processes. Practical 2D design applications used within concept design stages are however limited by the thresholds of entry, output image fidelity, and designer agency. This research proposes to...

Recent developments in industrial robotics present an increasing degree of control in additive manufacturing, enabling customization of architectural building components at the scale of the individual unit. Combining the affordances of a 6-axis robotic arm, paste- based extrusion, and terracotta clay, Modulo Continuo presents methods for part-custo...

The increasing development of Augmented Reality (AR) applications have found prevalence within construction stages of architectural projects. The workflows developed within digital fabrication and assembly processes provide insights on how the design cycle could be completed through mixed reality. In this paper we present VitruviAR, an AR prototype...