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2025: Ambiente Construído
BITTAR, M.; ARAUJO, A.; ALMEIDA, O.; MARTINS, T.; SOUSA, M. Enhancing indoor airflow: insights on cross ventilation through CFD simulations. Ambiente Construído, v. 25, n. 1, p. 01-16, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1590/s1678-86212025000100803
In recent years, the architectural design process has undergone significant advancements due to computational design, enabling real-time exploration of alternatives through parametric modeling. In the design of buildings, a comprehensive understanding of measurement systems, particularly in the context of natural ventilation, can guide decision-making processes through tests using computational simulations. This paper aims to determine the flow patterns of natural ventilation in indoor environments under five specific conditions using Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis (CFD) Ansys Fluent® R22. Five configurations are analyzed and compared to a control sample. Adhering to scientific rigor and employing computational techniques, it was possible to achieve satisfactory inferences for indoor airflow. Our findings indicate that the diagonal positioning of openings substantially accelerates wind speed in indoor environments. This design strategy supersedes the need for more openings when the goal is to enhance airspeed and indoor air renewal.
2024: International Journal of Professional Business Review
GUILHERME, L.; VAZ, C.; SILVA, C.; MACIEL, A.; ARAUJO, A. Interoperability: a case study between Revit®, DesignBuilder®, IES-Ve®, and E-Quest®. International Journal of Professional Business, v. 9, n. 7, p. 01-17, 2024. http://doi.org/10.26668/businessreview/2024.v9i7.4845
This study proposes a BIM/BES interoperability test through a case study involving Revit® and three BES software programs: DesignBuilder®, IES-VE®, and e-Quest®. For thermo-energy analyses, a recognized combination is the BIM (Building Information Modeling) / BES (Building Energy Simulation) pair. This requires data transfer from one software to another. To export the virtual model, it is necessary to generate the energy analytical model in BIM and use transfer protocols for BES software. Various studies have indicated failures in this process. A case study was used to analyze the interoperability between the software programs, through a 58m² single-family residence. The geometric model was created with its dimensions and layers, input data such as location, thermal properties of materials, and usage data, generating the energy analytical model and exporting it to each BES software. Interoperability was tested based on data transfer analysis, establishing seven criteria. The results indicated failures in interoperability, as none of the software programs exported all the criteria correctly. The BES software with the best results was IES-VE®, with 70.90% of the criteria exported, followed by e-Quest® (65.45%) and DesignBuilder® (45.45%). The results of this study demonstrate that interoperability challenges limit the potential of the BIM/BES pair. Despite studies on this topic, interoperability challenges remain, representing a gap to be filled.
2024: Infrastructure
VAZ, C.; GUILHERME, L.; MACIEL, A.; ARAUJO, A.; COSTA, B.; HADDAD, A. Building Information Modeling/Building Energy Simulation integration based on quantitative and interpretative interoperability analysis. Infrastructures, v. 9, n. 84, p. 01-20, 2024.
http://doi.org/10.3390/infrastructures9050084
The integration between the building information modeling (BIM) methodology and the building energy simulation (BES) can contribute to a thermo-energetic analysis since the model generated and fed into BIM is exported to simulation software. This integration, also called interoperability, is satisfactory when the information flow is carried out without the loss of essential information. Several studies point out interoperability flaws between the methodologies; however, most of them occur in low-geometry-complexity models during quantitative experiments. The purpose of this research was to analyze the BIM/BES integration based on a quantitative and interpretative interoperability analysis of two buildings with complex geometries located on the UFU Campus (library and Building 5T) in Uberlândia, Brazil. To accomplish this, two geometries of each building were modeled, detailed, and simplified to analyze the data import, workflow, and model correction in the BES software. In the case of the library, the integration of Revit with DesignBuilder and IES-VE was analyzed, and in Block 5T, Revit was used with DesignBuilder and eQUEST. The BES software that presented the best integration with Revit for complex geometries was DesignBuilder, with the best performance being in the interpretative criteria. It was concluded that the simplification of complex geometries is essential for better data transfers. To determine the BES software that has better integration with BIM, a comprehensive evaluation is necessary, considering not only data transfers but also ease of working within BES software, the possibility of corrections in these, as well as the availability of tutorials and developer support.
2024: Springer
VAZ, C.; MACIEL, A.; PICCELLO, I.; ARAUJO, A. Environmental Sustainability
in Traditional University Libraries: Contributions from BIM/BES Integration to the Thermal Performance and Books Conservation. In: W. Leal Filho et al. (eds.), The Contribution of Universities Towards Education for Sustainable Development, World Sustainability Series. Cham: Springer, p. 145-167 2024.
http://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-49853-4_10
As a spreader of knowledge, universities must be practical examples of sustainable applications, including building or intervening in their buildings. However, some authors point out that universities focus more on the social dimension of sustainability than the environmental one, emphasizing the need for research aimed at environmental sustainability in these places. In this context, university campuses present emblematic buildings with historical and architectural relevance with more than 20 years old and still need analyses in terms of thermal performance. Among these traditional buildings on university campuses are the libraries, usually proposed in open floor plans, with spaces for collaborative study and an integrated collection of books. However, both spaces must meet different criteria of thermal performance and conservation of books, which is associated with the internal microclimate and consequently with the adequacy of climatic conditions. The main objective of this research was to analyze the environmental sustainability in iconic libraries through transdisciplinary procedures, where the thermal performance and conservation of books from the Library of the Federal University of Uberlândia (UFU Library), Brazil, were jointly evaluated. The analyzed spaces have open floor plans with natural ventilation, a communal study area, and a collection of related books for consultation. The method adopted was the hygrothermal simulation based on the BIM/BES data transfer, having as parameters the operating temperature ranges according to (ASHRAE 55 (2020) Thermal environmental conditions for human occupancy. ASHRAE, Atlanta) and the isoperm method of (Sebera in Isoperms an environmental management tool. Comission on Preservation and Access, Washington (1997)). We concluded that the hygrothermal simulation contributes to environmental sustainability since it allows the analysis of the current scenario of the library, as well as the creation of new scenarios. Regarding the thermal performance, we observe that the appropriate scenario is the current one, as it presented service between 82.15% and 86.88% of the occupied periods throughout the year. The proposed scenario with double glazing did not present significant temperature differences concerning the current scenario. Regarding the book conservation, we concluded that the current scenario is unsatisfactory, with isosperms between 0.28 and 1. That corresponds to the longevity of the paper between 12.6 and 45 years. Unfortunately, the data transfer between BIM/BES could have been finer since there were errors in the transfer of geometry, thermal properties, and information such as usage, occupation, and scheduling.
2023: ENCAC São Paulo, BRA
BITTAR, M. ARAUJO, A.; ALMEIDA, O. MARTINS, T. SOUSA, M. Inferências para a ventilação cruzada em ambientes internos a partir da simulação aerodinâmica. In: XVII Encontro Nacional de Conforto no Ambiente Construído e XIII Encontro Latino-Americano de Conforto no Ambiente Construído. São Paulo: ENCAC, 2023.
http://doi.org/10.46421/encac.v17i1.4621
In recent years, the design process in architecture has experienced significant increments arising from computational design, which allowed the exploration of design alternatives in real time based on parametric modeling. In the building's design, understanding most of the measurement systems in the context of natural ventilation could drive the decision-making process from the tests with computational simulations. This paper attempts to determine the flow pattern of natural ventilation in indoor environments under specific conditions from the CFD Ansys Fluent® R22 comprising five configurations analyzed comparatively to a control sample. Respecting the scientific reductions and using computational techniques for measurement from Aeronautics, satisfactory inferences were registered. We concluded that the diagonal positioning of the openings substantially accelerates the wind speed in indoor environments. This design strategy overrides the proposition of more openings when the intention is to increase the speed and renewal of indoor air.
2023: Cidades Verdes
SOARES, A.; ARAUJO, A.; DIAS, M. Estudo de estratégias bioclimáticas para adaptabilidade das edificações ao clima no Mato Grosso. Cidades Verdes, v. 11 p. 187-203, 2023.
http://doi.org/10.17271/23178604113020234405
The thermo-energetic performance of buildings is closely related to the local climate, making it necessary to align the architectural space with the climate and human needs. The State of Mato Grosso has high temperatures in the hottest months, and most buildings don’t reflect the existing climatic conditions. Therefore, it’s essential to study the local climate and the most appropriate bioclimatic strategies for each municipality to establish design guidelines aimed at the adaptability climate of buildings. Thus, this work aimed to identify bioclimatic strategies and propose design guidelines for climate adaptability of buildings for Água Boa, Campo Verde, and Comodoro, based on the climatic characterization of the municipalities and study of the construction guidelines indicated in the ABNT NBR 15220-3 standard. To this end, the cities' climate analysis was carried out using the CBE Climate Tool. Plotting the psychrometric charts in the Climate Consultant 6.0 software showed the most relevant bioclimatic strategies. Finally, we verified the design guidelines recommended by the standard. Although Água Boa and Campo Verde are in the same bioclimatic zone and have the same climate, the results showed that Campo Verde's climate profile is closer to Comodoro. We identified some differences between the design recommendations established by the software and the standard, which influence the percentage of hours in which we need active conditioning of the environment. Based on this, we create a table with the most suitable construction guidelines for each municipality, aiming at the thermal comfort of users and better thermal performance of buildings.
2023: AHFE San Francisco, USA
CARDOSO, A.; LIMA, G.; LAMOUNIER, E.; ARAUJO, A.; ROSENTINO, A.; MAROTTI, A.; ROCHA, R. Building Information Modeling approach for Design and Operation of Electrical Substations Integrated with Geographic Intelligence Systems (GIS). In: 14th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE 2023), 2023, San Francisco, California. San Francisco: AHFE, 2023.
http://doi.org/10.54941/ahfe1003949
In the context of the Brazilian electrical sector, there are no references regarding the application of BIM (Building Information Modeling) and GIS (Geographic Information System) in construction and maintenance of Electric Power Substations. Thus, this work proposes the integration of these technologies, since previous experiences in other engineering fields have shown promising advances that could be useful for the management and maintenance of the electrical power market. By associating these technologies, it is possible to obtain a more accurate mapping of the information related to the assets, arrangements, cabling, electronic components, etc. Moreover, to have this integration working properly, it is required to also provide a three-dimensional geometric database of the entire set of the electric power substation active components. In fact, the insertion of one model into a particular point of the substation project allows constructive, operational and maintenance information. Therefore, by combining BIM and GIS in the modeled families, it is possible to obtain more consistent information during the construction or maintenance phase. This will provide advantages in decision making, resources within the corporate communication and a better understanding of the environment related to an electrical energy substation. Additionally, the location conditions and the surroundings of the substation would be more precise and pertinent since the components of the substation will be come georeferenced. The association between these two platforms allows a more intuitive overview of the project, making the make then adherent to the planning, design, construction, operation, preventive and corrective maintenance. So, when applying these tools together, the company will obtain results almost immediately, since all managing features will be accessed through only one integrated information database. This proposal presents the very first results of the integration of BIM and GIS, in the context of a Brazilian electric company- Furnas Energy. Implementation results of the solution in the context of substations of the company are discussed and shows the availability of reducing construction/maintenance costs, alteration planning, logistics, prevention of possible accidents and the possibility of updating information in real-time.
2023: CISTI Aveiro, POR
ARAUJO, A.; ROSENTINO, A.; SAGÁRIO, A.; OLIVEIRA, M.; CARDOSO, A.; MAROTTI, A.; CARNEIRO, N.; LIMA, M. BIM-FM process exploration in Augmented Reality : A case study of power transformer in power substation," 2023 18th Iberian Conference on Information Systems and Technologies (CISTI), Aveiro, Portugal, 2023, pp. 1-6
http://doi.org/10.23919/CISTI58278.2023.10211939.
The application of BIM for ease of operation and maintenance is an emerging area, especially when the focus is on energy management. The use of BIM as a database and systems with the ability to visualize them is the main point addressed in BIM-O&M research. However, challenges with interoperability, the definition of requirements for O & M, and a feasibility analysis of BIM implementation costs in this phase have fewer scientific investigations. This research explores alternatives to the obstacles of loco manipulation of BIM models in Electrical Engineering through a case study of an electromechanical device in an electric power substation.
2023: CISTI Aveiro, POR
ARAUJO, A.; ROSENTINO, A.; SAGÁRIO, A.; OLIVEIRA, M.; CARDOSO, A.; MAROTTI, A.; CARNEIRO, N.; LIMA, M. BIM-FM process exploration in Augmented Reality : A case study of power transformer in power substation," 2023 18th Iberian Conference on Information Systems and Technologies (CISTI), Aveiro, Portugal, 2023, pp. 1-6
http://doi.org/10.23919/CISTI58278.2023.10211939.
The application of BIM for ease of operation and maintenance is an emerging area, especially when the focus is on energy management. The use of BIM as a database and systems with the ability to visualize them is the main point addressed in BIM-O&M research. However, challenges with interoperability, the definition of requirements for O & M, and a feasibility analysis of BIM implementation costs in this phase have fewer scientific investigations. This research explores alternatives to the obstacles of loco manipulation of BIM models in Electrical Engineering through a case study of an electromechanical device in an electric power substation.
2023: ERIAC Florianópolis, BRA
CARDOSO, A. ; LIMA, G ; LAMOUNIER, E.; ARAUJO, A.; SILVEIRA, S.; ROSENTINO, A.; MAROTTI, A ; ROCHA, R. BIM de subestações de alta tensão com suporte à tomada de decisões e acesso à informação de ativos por meio de GIS e SAP. In: XIX ERIAC, 2023, Foz do Iguaçu. XIX Encontro Regional Ibero-americano do CIGRE, 2023.
The application of BIM for ease of operation and maintenance is an emerging area, especially when the focus is on energy management. The use of BIM as a database and systems with the ability to visualize them is the main point addressed in BIM-O&M research. However, challenges with interoperability, the definition of requirements for O & M, and a feasibility analysis of BIM implementation costs in this phase have fewer scientific investigations. This research explores alternatives to the obstacles of loco manipulation of BIM models in Electrical Engineering through a case study of an electromechanical device in an electric power substation.
2023: SNPTEE Rio de Janeiro, BRA
ROSENTINO, A.; LIMA, G.; LAMOUNIER, E.; MAROTTI, A.; ROCHA, R.; SILVEIRA, S.; AZEVEDO, D.; ARAUJO, A.; CARDOSO, A.; FARIA, L.; FONSECA, L.; GERALDI, T. Concepção e modelos paramétricos BIM integrado com GIS (Geographic Information System) representativos de subestações AT. In: XXVI Seminário Nacional de Produção e Transmissão de Energia Elétrica, 2022, Rio de Janeiro. SUBESTAÇÕES E EQUIPAMENTOS DE ALTA TENSÃO, 2022. p. 1-9.
Este trabalho apresenta uma proposta de concepção de modelos paramétricos de subestações de Alta Tensão para estabelecimento e adoção de uma metodologia BIM. A proposta desta metodologia está sendo desenvolvida no contexto de Furnas/Eletrobras. Além da parametrização dos modelos, propõe-se também a integração com dados de GIS. Assim, utiliza-se uma biblioteca de elementos 3D paramétricos para ser consultada no Ciclo de Vida dos projetos. Para avaliar o progresso da proposta, apresenta-se um estudo de caso com resultados preliminares de uso de modelagem paramétrica BIM aplicado na subestação de Mascarenhas de Moraes, localizada em Ibiraci/MG, operada por Furnas.
2022: SNPPPC Goiânia, BRA
CARVALHO, A. ; ARAUJO, A. Interfaces entre biomimética e modelagem paramétrica no ensino de projeto: inferências para o ato criativo. In: III Seminário Nacional Pensando o Projeto Pensando a Cidade, 2022, Goiania. Interfaces Urbanas, Emergências, Rupturas, Limiares Contemporâneos, 2022.
The development of digital technologies and the possibilities of design exploration with more integrated approaches to natural elements, has found space in architecture for paths ways and experimentation that previously, due to the absence of adequate tools, were limited or unthinkable. Biomimicry and parametric modeling are inserted in this context as potential resources for innovation in creative processes and the ability to respond to answer the challenges of emerging complexities of architecture from this perspective. However, its diffusion has encountered difficulties, given the lack of computational instruction among professionals, as well as epistemology about the real potential of computers as a tool in the creative act. The objective aim of the article is to reflect and discuss the interfaces and impacts that the biomimetics approach and parametric modeling can engender on the creative act in project teaching. In this way and from a qualitative and experimental approach to elucidate such questions, a directed literature review was combined with a didactic experiment carried out in two stages (traditional and digital methods in the design process) and with two distinct groups of students (phase initial and final graduation). It was found that the cognitive barriers in relation to representation was a challenging variant from the point of view of implementation in teaching. However, which it implies a propensity for hybrid use of the methods applied in the two phases, denoting that the use of parametric modeling has become more compatible in experiments with biomimetics for creation compared to creation methods and tools in traditional design teaching.
2022: Urbe
FERREIRA, R.; SANTINI, K.; ARAUJO, A. Simulação de trânsitos intraurbanos a partir da modelagem baseada em agentes: inferências para o planejamento urbano sustentável da cidade de Uberlândia, Minas Gerais, Brasil. Urbe: Arquitectura, Ciudad y Territorio, v. 15, n. 2, 2022. p. 93-113.
Chaotic urbanization processes in Brazil have led to numerous problems in current urban spaces, such as the sprawling of cities. This problem points to the need to improve urban planning methods capable of guaranteeing sustainable development. In this sense, understanding that a possible solution is urban densification, the present case study of Santa Maria neighborhood in Uberlândia-MG, Brazil, uses an agent based model to simulate the repercussion of this densification on local traffic. The results show current urban infrastructure would not be able to support estimated population growth, causing new problems such as conurbation and overloading of services. Therefore, despite being helpful, consolidation should take place in stages and with uniform distribution throughout the city, ensuring that no region is overwhelmed.
2021: SBTIC, Uberlândia, BRA - Organized by Informa3D
PICCELLO , I. .; GUILHERME , L.; DARIVA, M.; MACIEL , A.; ARAUJO, A. Ensaio de interoperabilidade entre Revit® e Archicad®: arquitetura e hidrossanitário associados. In: SIMPÓSIO BRASILEIRO DE TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMAÇÃO E COMUNICAÇÃO NA CONSTRUÇÃO, 3., 2021, Uberlândia. Anais [...]. Porto Alegre: ANTAC, 2021. p. 1-7.
From the 2000s, the notions of interoperability and compatibility earn strong semantics, mainly due to the bringing together of new disciplines in project environments. As a result, to explore the current limits of integration layers, this paper presents tests using neutral standards and native modeling tools, which, in turn, are sufficient for simple data exchanges. From the results, we made some conclusions about the association of architecture and hydrosanitary projects, which, respecting the qualitative reductions and without intentions of generalization, presenting distances from full interoperability.
2021: ENTAC, Londrina, BRA
CARNEIRO, N.; MACIEL, A.; VAZ, C.; ARAUJO, A. O uso da metodologia BIM 4D e 5D para o gerenciamento e planejamento de obras: revisão sistemática da literatura. In: SIMPÓSIO BRASILEIRO DE QUALIDADE DO PROJETO, 7., 2021, Londrina. Anais... Londrina: PPU/UEL/UEM, 2021. p. 1-10. DOI 10.29327/sbqp2021.438152
The global production dynamics, after globalization, is rapidly changing, with this came the need to discuss new demands for organization and planning within civil construction involving new techniques and Technologies that meet the need to produce sustainable and quality products. In search of ner concept to expand studies of solution that implove the dynamics of work management, this article through a Systematic Review of the Literature, aimed to provide diversity and complexity of studies produced on the theme of construction management using Building Information Modeling (BIM). Among the challenging topics most addressed in the work carried out with the theme is the lack os expertise and training of professionals who understand the methodology within the área of construction management, fostering the need to expand discussions on the subject.
2021: Water
DARIVA, M.; ARAUJO, A. The Potential of BIM in Disseminating Knowledge about Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Systems: Learning through the Design Process. Water, v. 13, n. 11, Basel: MDPI, 2021. DOI: 10.3390/w13111504
Despite the low rate of sewer service coverage in developing countries, especially in small towns and rural areas, decentralized wastewater treatment systems (DEWATS) are alternatives to ensure public health. Nonetheless, understanding the physical or functional aspects of these system constructions remains difficult when there is no bibliography, a teaching professional, or even a prototype that allows technical conclusions about specific processes. Although resource combina tion in a BIM environment works as a facilitator to obtain compact and sustainable results, the pur pose of this collaboration is not only to simplify the design process. This paper aims to propose a way to use BIM concepts as a learning tool throughout the modeling process. To do so, we devel oped a BIM template with specific DEWATS characteristics in order to provide not only information needed for construction, but also information that can favor learning. We measured how much the level of development (LOD) can influence learning about these systems during the design process, directing users to make the best implementation choices. The adoption of qualitative analysis of a questionnaire answered by three groups of professionals (general CADD software users, BIM soft ware with generic template users, and BIM software with specific DEWATS template users) allowed us to identify differences among them, such as the number of DEWATS known, considered LOD, learning, and handicaps in the design of these systems. The results pointed out that the BIM tools can influence learning about new and unknown specific systems, which is directly related to the LOD of a model.
2021: WSEAS Transactions on Power Systems
AZEVEDO, D.; MAROTTI, A.; CARDOSO, A.; LAMOUNIER, E.; LIMA, G.; ARAUJO, A.; GUTTLER, C.; ROCHA, R.; BARTHOLOMEU, C. Development of BIM (Building Information Modeling) concept applied to projects of Substations Integrated with the Geographic Intelligence System. WSEAS Transactions on Power Systems, v. 16, n. 1. Bern: Elecs, 2021. DOI: 10.37394/232016.2021.16.1
In the context of the Brazilian electrical sector, there are no references regarding the application of BIM (Building Information Modeling) and GIS (Geographic Information System) in construction and maintenance of Electric Power Substations projects. Thus, this work proposes the integration of these technologies, since preview experiences in other engineering fields have shown promising advances that could be useful for the management and maintenance of the electrical power market. By associating these technologies, an accurate mapping of the information related to the assets, arrangements, cabling, bus, electrical components, etc, is obtained. Moreover, for this integration works, it is required to design a three-dimensional geometric database of the electric power substation active components. Inserting one of the database models into a particular point of the project shall bring constructive, operational, and maintenance information. Thus, by combining BIM and GIS in the modeled families, it is possible to obtain more consistent information during the construction phase. This will provide advantages in decision making, providing resources within the corporate communication, and a better understanding of the environment related to an electrical energy substation. Additionally, the location conditions and the surroundings of the substation would be more precise and pertinent, since the components of the substation will become Geo-referenced. The association between these two platforms allows a more intuitive overview of the project, making them adherent to the planning, design, construction, operation, preventive, and corrective maintenance. So, when applying these tools together the company will obtain results almost immediately since all managing features will be accessed through only one integrated information database. This proposal presents the first results of the integration of BIM and GIS, in the context of a Brazilian electric company - Furnas S/A. Results of the implementation of the solution in the context of Substations of the Company are discussed and show the availability of reducing construction costs, alteration planning, logistics, on-demand of the necessary maintenance, prevention of possible accidents, and possibility of updating information in real-time.
2021: Springer
DARIVA, M., ARAUJO, A. Implementation, Performance and Waste Management Analysis of Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Systems Using BIM Technology. In: Toledo Santos E., Scheer S. (eds) Proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering. ICCCBE 2020. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, vol 98. Springer, 2021. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-51295-8_22
Brazil has more than 23 million inhabitants in rural areas without adequate sewage collection or treatment, which corresponds to 75% of the rural population. The absence of adequate sanitary conditions can cause disease and harm the environment. Decentralized wastewater treatment systems are alternatives to ensure the health of the population and at the same time maintain the environmental integrity of these locations. However, several projects in this area do not include important data for the construction, good performance, and operation of these systems. This partially nullifies the benefits of collecting and treating effluents. Currently, the Building Information Modeling (BIM) methodology fits into this scenario as a possibility for technological innovation and progress in productivity and project presentation. However, there are two barriers to the implementation of this technology in the production of hydraulic and sanitary projects: the scarcity of studies related to the management of the design process of these systems and the lack of BIM components that represent decentralized wastewater treatment systems. This work presents the development of a technological artifact with the potential to fill these gaps: a template created in Autodesk Revit software with several components of decentralized wastewater treatment systems available for use in projects. It is not simply a catalog in which the designer can choose the equipment to be used, but components that provide productivity in the project design, learning and flexibility in the construction of the models, fitting to the market standards.
2021: SVR Porto de Galinhas, BRA
CAIXETA, J. ; ARAUJO, A. BricksAR: exploring the potential of augmented reality to inform assembly processes in construction. In: SYMPOSIUM ON VIRTUAL AND AUGMENTED REALITY, 2020, Porto de Galinhas. WUW-SVR, 2020
The use of Augmented Reality (AR) systems in construction processes can represent an essential transformation in the communication between design and production. However, supposing that design-production translations can be obtained from several manufacturing methods (such as robotic, manual, modular, non-modular, and others), there are not enough studies that explored the potential uses of AR as an assistant for assembly operations. To tackle this problem, this ongoing research proposes to investigate the potentials of a low-cost and marker-based AR system to conduct different manual assembly processes. With the observational focus on aspects of precision and feasibility, we used scientific reductions based on modeling, simulation, and prototyping to provide inferences about the proposed tool's behavior in the real world.
2019: SBTIC Campinas, BRA
DARIVA, M.; ARAUJO, A. Concepção de projetos hidrossanitários com tecnologia BIM: estudo comparativo ao método conduzido em plataforma CAD. In: SIMPÓSIO BRASILEIRO DE TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMAÇÃO E COMUNICAÇÃO DA CONSTRUÇÃO, 2., 2019, Campinas. Anais... Campinas: Unicamp, 2019.
The BIM (Building Information Modeling) concept is the digital representation of all elements, containing all the physical and functional characteristics and the graphical and non-graphic representations of a building. On this platform, it is possible to obtain all the information about a building life cycle in a project. The present work aims to analyze the use of BIM technology in the elaboration of projects applied to the hydrosanitary system. One case was analyzed: the transfer of a multi-storey building hydrosanitary project, done in CAD (Computer Aided Design), to the BIM platform. In the end, it was possible to make a comparison between the use of CAD and BIM, propose compatibilization solutions and evaluate the possibilities of this technology application in the elaboration of hydrosanitary projects.
2019: UFG
SILVA, A.; BALLERINI, F. Laboratórios de fabricação digital como difusor de recursos tecnológicos em processos contemporâneos de projeto: contributos para o ensino. In: AMARAL, C. et al. (Org.). Repensando a cidade, repensando o projeto. Goiânia: Gráfica UFG, 2019.
Nos últimos anos, tem sido crescente o uso de tecnologias digitais na prática da arquitetura por meio dos laboratórios de fabricação digital, configurando-se historicamente como base de catalisação e transformação dos métodos de concepção e produção do espaço. Entretanto, o que antes tinha seu uso aplicado a modelos de representação e comunicação em arquitetura, atualmente, procura sua inserção por meio de uma renovação sistêmica frente aos processos de projeto arquitetônico e de fabricação de componentes construtivos através das possibilidades geradas pelo design computacional. Essa situação, tem contribuído para uma difusão de recursos tecnológicos e para a implantação de novos métodos de concepção, nos levando à reflexão principal deste artigo: de que modo essa realidade tem influenciado e/ou contribuído, tanto no que diz respeito ao ensino quanto nos desdobramentos para a produção do espaço como forma/matéria? Para esta discussão, utilizou-se uma metodologia de natureza exploratória qualitativa, utilizando-se de revisão literária, com ênfase especial no caso do IAU-USP São Carlos, evidenciando de modo introdutório, outros laboratórios em centros de ensino de arquitetura no Brasil onde essas estruturas tecnológicas têm tido seu uso inserido no exercício de projeto. Segundo o referencial consultado, observa-se o crescimento de forma exponencial da implantação desses laboratórios nos centros de ensino, com sua concentração de implantação maior na região sudeste do país, sendo os mesmos em grande parte com ações de desenvolvimento tecnológico incorporadas à arquitetura. No Brasil, há pouco mais de 30 anos, escolas de arquitetura e urbanismo têm procurado inserir em suas disciplinas algumas destas tecnologias, no entanto, de forma isolada ou com o objetivo maior de apenas fornecer bases mercadológicas para atuação profissional. Os aplicativos CAD são pioneiros dentro deste contexto. Com os casos apresentados aqui, bem como o debate teórico apresentado pelos autores, percebe-se que há uma pluralidade no uso das tecnologias digitais como ferramenta do processo criativo. Tal cenário desafia arquitetos e alunos a refletirem a prática da arquitetura, principalmente de forma crítica, bem como sobre o ensino, a fim de repensar suas estruturas escolares e seus currículos, diante das renovações necessárias.
2018: Sigradi, São Carlos, BRA
SILVA, T. et al. Design syntheis and performance: simulation, discussion and generative strategies. In: CONGRESO DE LA SOCIEDAD IBEROAMERICANA DE GRÁFICA DIGITAL, 22., 2018, São Carlos. Anais... São Paulo: Blucher, 2018. p. 332-337. DOI: 10.5151/sigradi2018-1824.
Since the publication of the book Performance architecture: beyond instrumentality (KOLAREVIC and MALKAWI,2004), architects have used a good performance as a guideline for the projects. This research proposes to investigate the possibilities and limitations of one of the guidelines through the incorporation of instantaneous aerodynamics in the parametric design context, from the use of parametric modeling techniques, electronic microcontrollers and computational extensions to promote the connection between them. From the construction of this artifact, we expect to develop strategies for including performance simulations in the processes of synthesis in architecture.