nexCafé #11: Robots, AI, and Sustainable Construction

Society's expectations on our construction industries are at a turning point. The growing global population, rapid urbanization, and an aging workforce are all challenges against the increasing need for sustainable, safe, and cost-efficient building.

The NCCR DFAB

The NCCR DFAB undertakes research in advanced digital technologies and techniques towards radical a transformative shift for building solutions. Innovative construction research topics including AI supported design and engineering, new material development, 3D Printing and robotic assembly are at the forefront of this transformation, addressing the challenges of achieving relevant global UN Sustainable Development Goals.

In this talk Russell Loveridge will present DFAB research and innovations from Switzerland that demonstrates the potentials of these digital fabrication technologies towards the goal of radically improved sustainability in construction.

Following the presentation Professor Kazuki Hayashi from the Kyoto University will join the discussion. Together they will examine how of AI and computational structural design will play an intrinsic role in developing sustainable design and industrialized construction solutions for both Switzerland and Japan.

Speakers

Partners

  • Swissnex
  • NCCRDF
  • Kyoto University
  • L-Insights