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TECHNOLOGY | ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN is a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the advancement of schola

TAD solicits, captures, and shares new knowledge in how we think, make and use technology within the building arts. Published articles feature primary research in emerging materials, construction techniques, design integration, structures, building systems, energy, environmental design, information technology, digital fabrication, sustainability and resiliency, project delivery, the history and th

eory of technology, and building technology education. Aimed at researchers, educators, and practitioners, the journal advances and transforms the current discourse on building based technologies with the goal of expanding, reimagining and challenging its role for architecture and design.

07/10/2025

Three examples are reviewed to illustrate how Revit apps can support designers in TAD 5.2 "BIM: Enhancing Workflows with Add-Ins" by Karen Kensek. Throughout the piece, Kensek illustrates various ways that Revit apps can support designers, including: Dynamo scripting for assisting with repetitive tasks, Conveyor for Rhino-to-Revit conversion, and SMARTreview for code checking.

Visit https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/24751448.2021.1967065 for more.

07/08/2025

In "Data-Driven Multi-Criteria Design of Amsterdam’s Energy-Neutral and Hybrid Residential High-Rise," Rick Titulaer and Matthew Vola present The Elements project—a 70-meter (229.6 ft) hybrid high-rise currently under construction in Amsterdam’s Amstelkwartier district and set for completion in 2026.

This innovative project is more than just a building—it’s a case study in how cities can evolve through sustainable construction, circular design principles, and data-driven decision-making. The Elements exemplifies Amsterdam’s bold commitment to climate neutrality and urban resilience, offering a glimpse into the future of high-rise living that balances performance, livability, and environmental responsibility.
This article explores how architecture, data, and sustainability intersect to shape tomorrow’s skylines.

Visit https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/24751448.2025.2465072 to read more.

(Image Credit: Arup)

07/03/2025

What happens when cutting-edge computing meets complex urban design challenges? In TAD 9.1 "Urban Configurations: Mass Optimization with Real-World Constraints Using High-Performance Computing," Marcin Kosicki, Martha Tsigkari, Oscar Borgström, Chau Nguyen, Paul Shaju, and Sherif Tarabishy introduce a powerful new approach to urban optimization.

The team has developed a custom system that goes beyond traditional genetic algorithms by leveraging a GPU-based analytical engine called Cyclops and a proprietary distributed computing platform named Hydra. This bespoke setup allows for rapid, large-scale simulations that account for real-world constraints—making it possible to explore thousands of urban configurations with unprecedented speed and precision.

This article offers a fascinating glimpse into what's possible when technology and creativity converge.
If you're interested in how high-performance computing is reshaping the future of city planning and design, visit https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/24751448.2025.2465070 to learn more.

(Image Credit: © 2024 Foster + Partners)

07/01/2025

How can architects, real estate developers, and planners make meaningful climate decisions before a single brick is laid? In TAD 9.1 "Generative Design for Decarbonization: A Global Framework for Quantifying and Mitigating Emissions in Early-Stage Building Design," authors Snoweria Zhang, Sritoma Bhattacharjee, and Bin Yan tackle this urgent question head-on.

The article explores the often-overlooked challenge of scale in climate-conscious architecture—especially the difficulty of assessing carbon impacts during the earliest design phases. The authors present a forward-thinking framework that integrates carbon calculations directly into the generative design process, enabling more sustainable decisions from the ground up.
By extending design thinking beyond individual buildings to entire systems—encompassing operational energy, material flows, and master planning—this framework offers a powerful tool for architects, engineers, and urban designers committed to reducing emissions on a global scale.
If you're interested in the intersection of AI, sustainability, and design innovation, this is a must-read.

Visit https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/24751448.2025.2465068 to learn more.

06/26/2025

Generative AI is rapidly transforming how we think about the world around us—including the way we design and organize our cities, suburbs, exurbs, and rural communities. With its ability to challenge the status quo and inspire bold, imaginative solutions, GenAI opens the door to a new era of planning that is more creative, inclusive, and globally informed.

In TAD 9.1 "Planning with Generative AI for Creativity, Global Insight, and Fairness," Thomas W. Sanchez explores how this powerful technology can help planners break free from traditional constraints and reimagine the built environment. Whether you're curious about the future of urban design or passionate about equitable development, this article offers fresh perspectives and thought-provoking insights you won’t want to miss.

Visit https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/24751448.2025.2465067 to read and share the article with colleagues.

06/24/2025

In TAD 9.1 "Outcome-Based BIM with AI Delivers Transformative Design Opportunities," author Nicholas Mangon advocates for providing multiple design alternatives to stakeholders in the built environment. He argues that outcome-based BIM can identify the most promising options and evaluate their potential impacts before moving into detailed design. This approach empowers decision-makers to align design choices more closely with project goals, sustainability targets, and user needs.

Visit https://bit.ly/4egKudW to read his insights.

06/17/2025

“But rather than fall prey to either breathless technological enthusiasm on the one hand or hopelessness over our replacement by machines on the other, architecture needs a strategy for the intelligent development and deployment of these new tools.”

In TAD 9.1 "Mediating Agency and Collective Knowledge: Architecture Under Autonomous Algorithms," author Phil Bernstein reflects on his decades-long journey with technology, illustrating its evolution. He contrasts earlier, pre-AI tools that required significant human direction with today’s AI-driven systems, which act as autonomous agents. His narrative highlights the shifting relationship between human agency and machine intelligence in architectural practice.

Visit https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/24751448.2025.2465064 to read more.

(Image Credit: Courtesy of the author, © Phillip G. Bernstein 2024.)

06/16/2025

The TECHNOLOGY | ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN Journal (TAD) is pleased to announce the TAD Vol. 10, Issue 2: Soil Call for Papers!⁠ 🪴

The editors welcome original submissions that interrogate the roles of soil—earth, mud, dirt, clay, loam, sediment, strata—as both material and ecosystem within the architectural sciences and design technology practices. This issue invites inquiry into soil not as a backdrop but as an active thread in shaping form, structure, living habitat, and community.

TAD invites work that frames technology as a bridge across cognate disciplines: from material science and structural design to environmental performance, ethical positioning in technology, and other related areas in design and technology within building, landscape, and urban domains. This issue will highlight architecture’s role in engaging soil as a geotechnical concern and a living ecology with socio-political resonance.

Scholars, practitioners, researchers, and students are invited to submit original and innovative research.

Visit https://tadjournal.org/call-for-papers to review the full Call for Papers.

Submission Deadline: January 15, 2026

06/12/2025

In TAD 9.1 "Artificial Intelligence and Architectural Intention," Professor Antoine Picon observes that text generation has seen broader acceptance than image generation, partly due to the absence of a third dimension in visual outputs.

To explore how collective creativity and complexity might be embodied in AI-generated images, he thoughtfully defines architectural intent and its symbolic dimensions. He poses a compelling question: Can a disembodied intelligence truly create meaningful spaces?

The article weaves together architectural theory and technological insight, examining AI’s role in realizing human intention and ambition. Visit https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/24751448.2025.2465063 to read more.

(This image was generated using iStock (Getty Images) AI with the prompt “photo-realistic gothic building in the day.”)

06/10/2025

"The Age of Autonomous Reproduction," authored by the brilliant TAD Design Editor David Newton, explores the evolving role of generative AI in design and innovation. The piece highlights insightful contributions from both academic and industry leaders that are featured in TAD 9.1. Together, these perspectives offer a thoughtful look at how humanity and predictive tools can coexist and shape the future.

Visit https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/24751448.2025.2465060 to read the full editorial for free.

06/05/2025

In "Ideal and Imperfect Generators," TAD Executive Editor Winifred Elysse Newman reflects on the nature of design and agents of creation through the lens of Greek philosophy. By using ancient and contemporary references, Newman addresses concerns about artificial intelligence as “an ongoing contemplation of the nature and mystery of design.”

Visit https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/24751448.2025.2465059 to read the full editorial for free with Open Access.⁠
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TECHNOLOGY | ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN is a peer-reviewed international journal dedicated to the advancement of scholarship in the field of building technology, with a particular focus on its translation, integration, and impact on architecture and design. TAD solicits, captures, and shares new knowledge in how we think, make and use technology within the building arts. Published articles feature primary research in emerging materials, construction techniques, design integration, structures, building systems, energy, environmental design, information technology, digital fabrication, sustainability and resiliency, project delivery, the history and theory of technology, and building technology education. Aimed at researchers, educators, and practitioners, the journal advances and transforms the current discourse on building based technologies with the goal of expanding, reimagining and challenging its role for architecture and design.