@phdthesis{Vogler, author = {Vogler, Verena}, title = {A framework for artificial coral reef design: Integrating computational modelling and high precision monitoring strategies for artificial coral reefs - an Ecosystem-aware design approach in times of climate change}, isbn = {978-3-00-074495-2}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.4611}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20220322-46115}, school = {Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar}, pages = {243}, abstract = {Tropical coral reefs, one of the world's oldest ecosystems which support some of the highest levels of biodiversity on the planet, are currently facing an unprecedented ecological crisis during this massive human-activity-induced period of extinction. Hence, tropical reefs symbolically stand for the destructive effects of human activities on nature [4], [5]. Artificial reefs are excellent examples of how architectural design can be combined with ecosystem regeneration [6], [7], [8]. However, to work at the interface between the artificial and the complex and temporal nature of natural systems presents a challenge, i.a. in respect to the B-rep modelling legacy of computational modelling. The presented doctorate investigates strategies on how to apply digital practice to realise what is an essential bulwark to retain reefs in impossibly challenging times. Beyond the main question of integrating computational modelling and high precision monitoring strategies in artificial coral reef design, this doctorate explores techniques, methods, and linking frameworks to support future research and practice in ecology led design contexts. Considering the many existing approaches for artificial coral reefs design, one finds they often fall short in precisely understanding the relationships between architectural and ecological aspects (e.g. how a surface design and material composition can foster coral larvae settlement, or structural three-dimensionality enhance biodiversity) and lack an integrated underwater (UW) monitoring process. Such a process is necessary in order to gather knowledge about the ecosystem and make it available for design, and to learn whether artificial structures contribute to reef regeneration or rather harm the coral reef ecosystem. For the research, empirical experimental methods were applied: Algorithmic coral reef design, high precision UW monitoring, computational modelling and simulation, and validated through parallel real-world physical experimentation - two Artificial Reef Prototypes (ARPs) in Gili Trawangan, Indonesia (2012-today). Multiple discrete methods and sub techniques were developed in seventeen computational experiments and applied in a way in which many are cross valid and integrated in an overall framework that is offered as a significant contribution to the field. Other main contributions include the Ecosystem-aware design approach, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for coral reef design, algorithmic design and fabrication of Biorock cathodes, new high precision UW monitoring strategies, long-term real-world constructed experiments, new digital analysis methods and two new front-end web-based tools for reef design and monitoring reefs. The methodological framework is a finding of the research that has many technical components that were tested and combined in this way for the very first time. In summary, the thesis responds to the urgency and relevance in preserving marine species in tropical reefs during this massive extinction period by offering a differentiated approach towards artificial coral reefs - demonstrating the feasibility of digitally designing such 'living architecture' according to multiple context and performance parameters. It also provides an in-depth critical discussion of computational design and architecture in the context of ecosystem regeneration and Planetary Thinking. In that respect, the thesis functions as both theoretical and practical background for computational design, ecology and marine conservation - not only to foster the design of artificial coral reefs technically but also to provide essential criteria and techniques for conceiving them. Keywords: Artificial coral reefs, computational modelling, high precision underwater monitoring, ecology in design.}, subject = {Korallenriff}, language = {en} } @phdthesis{Berhe, author = {Berhe, Asgedom Haile}, title = {Mitigating Risks of Corruption in Construction: A theoretical rationale for BIM adoption in Ethiopia}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.4517}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20211007-45175}, school = {Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar}, pages = {336}, abstract = {This PhD thesis sets out to investigate the potentials of Building Information Modeling (BIM) to mitigate risks of corruption in the Ethiopian public construction sector. The wide-ranging capabilities and promises of BIM have led to the strong perception among researchers and practitioners that it is an indispensable technology. Consequently, it has become the frequent subject of science and research. Meanwhile, many countries, especially the developed ones, have committed themselves to applying the technology extensively. Increasing productivity is the most common and frequently cited reason for that. However, both technology developers and adopters are oblivious to the potentials of BIM in addressing critical challenges in the construction sector, such as corruption. This particularly would be significant in developing countries like Ethiopia, where its problems and effects are acute. Studies reveal that bribery and corruption have long pervaded the construction industry worldwide. The complex and fragmented nature of the sector provides an environment for corruption. The Ethiopian construction sector is not immune from this epidemic reality. In fact, it is regarded as one of the most vulnerable sectors owing to varying socio-economic and political factors. Since 2015, Ethiopia has started adopting BIM, yet without clear goals and strategies. As a result, the potential of BIM for combating concrete problems of the sector remains untapped. To this end, this dissertation does pioneering work by showing how collaboration and coordination features of the technology contribute to minimizing the opportunities for corruption. Tracing loopholes, otherwise, would remain complex and ineffective in the traditional documentation processes. Proceeding from this anticipation, this thesis brings up two primary questions: what are areas and risks of corruption in case of the Ethiopian public construction projects; and how could BIM be leveraged to mitigate these risks? To tackle these and other secondary questions, the research employs a mixed-method approach. The selected main research strategies are Survey, Grounded Theory (GT) and Archival Study. First, the author disseminates an online questionnaire among Ethiopian construction engineering professionals to pinpoint areas of vulnerability to corruption. 155 responses are compiled and scrutinized quantitatively. Then, a semi-structured in-depth interview is conducted with 20 senior professionals, primarily to comprehend opportunities for and risks of corruption in those identified highly vulnerable project stages and decision points. At the same time, open interviews (consultations) are held with 14 informants to be aware of state of the construction documentation, BIM and loopholes for corruption in the country. Consequently, these qualitative data are analyzed utilizing the principles of GT, heat/risk mapping and Social Network Analysis (SNA). The risk mapping assists the researcher in the course of prioritizing corruption risks; whilst through SNA, methodically, it is feasible to identify key actors/stakeholders in the corruption venture. Based on the generated research data, the author constructs a [substantive] grounded theory around the elements of corruption in the Ethiopian public construction sector. This theory, later, guides the subsequent strategic proposition of BIM. Finally, 85 public construction related cases are also analyzed systematically to substantiate and confirm previous findings. By ways of these multiple research endeavors that is based, first and foremost, on the triangulation of qualitative and quantitative data analysis, the author conveys a number of key findings. First, estimations, tender document preparation and evaluation, construction material as well as quality control and additional work orders are found to be the most vulnerable stages in the design, tendering and construction phases respectively. Second, middle management personnel of contractors and clients, aided by brokers, play most critical roles in corrupt transactions within the prevalent corruption network. Third, grand corruption persists in the sector, attributed to the fact that top management and higher officials entertain their overriding power, supported by the lack of project audits and accountability. Contrarily, individuals at operation level utilize intentional and unintentional 'errors' as an opportunity for corruption. In light of these findings, two conceptual BIM-based risk mitigation strategies are prescribed: active and passive automation of project audits; and the monitoring of project information throughout projects' value chain. These propositions are made in reliance on BIM's present dimensional capabilities and the promises of Integrated Project Delivery (IPD). Moreover, BIM's synchronous potentials with other technologies such as Information and Communication Technology (ICT), and Radio Frequency technologies are topics which received a treatment. All these arguments form the basis for the main thesis of this dissertation, that BIM is able to mitigate corruption risks in the Ethiopian public construction sector. The discourse on the skepticisms about BIM that would stem from the complex nature of corruption and strategic as well as technological limitations of BIM is also illuminated and complemented by this work. Thus, the thesis uncovers possible research gaps and lays the foundation for further studies.}, subject = {Building Information Modeling}, language = {en} } @misc{Baron, author = {Baron, Nicole}, title = {Verflechtungen im st{\"a}dtischen Gef{\"u}ge. Rezension zu Barbara Heer (2019): Cities of entanglements. Social life in Johannesburg and Maputo through ethnographic comparison}, series = {sub\urban. Zeitschrift f{\"u}r Kritische Stadtforschung}, volume = {2021}, journal = {sub\urban. Zeitschrift f{\"u}r Kritische Stadtforschung}, number = {Band 9, Heft 1/2}, publisher = {sub\urban e. V.}, address = {Berlin}, doi = {10.36900/suburban.v9i1/2.664}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20210806-44785}, pages = {235 -- 240}, abstract = {Dieser Artikel rezensiert die {\"u}berarbeitete Version von Barbara Heers Dissertation zu st{\"a}dtischen Verflechtungen in Johannesburg und Maputo. Das Buch ist 2019 im Transcript Verlag erschienen und umfasst 337 Seiten.}, subject = {S{\"u}dafrika}, language = {de} } @phdthesis{Bielik, author = {Bielik, Martin}, title = {FORM-ACTIVITY-MOVEMENT INTERACTION MODEL}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.4397}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20210407-43970}, school = {Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar}, pages = {269}, abstract = {This dissertation investigates the interactions between urban form, allocation of activities, and pedestrian movement in the context of urban planning. The ability to assess the long-term impact of urban planning decisions on what people do and how they get there is of central importance, with various disciplines addressing this topic. This study focuses on approaches proposed by urban morphologists, urban economists, and transportation planners, each aiming the attention at a different part of the form-activity-movement interaction. Even though there is no doubt about the advantages of these highly focused approaches, it remains unclear what is the cost of ignoring the effect of some interactions while considering others. The general aim of this dissertation is to empirically test the validity of the individual models and quantify the impact of this isolationist approach on their precision and bias. For this purpose, we propose a joined form-activity-movement interaction model and conduct an empirical study in Weimar, Germany. We estimate how the urban form and activities affect movement as well as how movement and urban form affect activities. By estimating these effects in isolation and simultaneously, we assess the bias of the individual models. On the one hand, the empirical study results confirm the significance of all interactions suggested by the individual models. On the other hand, we were able to show that when these interactions are estimated in isolation, the resulting predictions are biased. To conclude, we do not question the knowledge brought by transportation planners, urban morphologists, and urban economists. However, we argue that it might be of little use on its own. We see the relevance of this study as being twofold. On the one hand, we proposed a novel methodological framework for the simultaneous estimation of the form-activity-movement interactions. On the other hand, we provide empirical evidence about the strengths and limitations of current approaches.}, subject = {Stadtplanung}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{RichterDonath, author = {Richter, Katharina and Donath, Dirk}, title = {AUGMENTING DESIGNERS MEMORY - REVISAL OF THE CASE-BASED REASONING PARADIGM IN ARCHITECTURAL EDUCATION AND DESIGN}, editor = {G{\"u}rlebeck, Klaus and K{\"o}nke, Carsten}, organization = {Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.3004}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20170327-30047}, pages = {5}, abstract = {This research focuses on the Case-based Reasoning paradigm in architectural design (CBD) and education. Initial point for further exploring this only seemingly comprehensive investigated field of research constitutes the finding that promising looking concepts exist but that they do not play a role in daily routine of designing architects or in university education. In search of reasons for this limited success a critical review of the CBR approach to architectural education and design was performed. The aim was to identify gaps in the CBD research and to discover potential fields of research within CBR research in architectural education and design to improve acceptance and practical suitability. Two major shortcomings could be identified. In the first place the way retrieval mechanisms of systems under investigation relate to the needs of architectural designers and students. At second: Successful CBD systems rely on the work of third-parties in sharing their experiences with others and filling the databases with relevant cases. Therefore two questions remain unanswered: The question of which projects become part of the database and how get existing projects not only described but evaluated. This is an essential task and prerequisite to meet the requirements of the underlying theory of CBR.}, subject = {Architektur }, language = {en} } @inproceedings{BraunesDonath, author = {Braunes, J{\"o}rg and Donath, Dirk}, title = {COMPUTERGEST{\"U}TZTE PLANUNG IM BESTAND VON DER DIGITALEN BESTANDSERFASSUNG ZUR PLANUNGSUNTERST{\"U}TZUNG IM CAAD}, editor = {G{\"u}rlebeck, Klaus and K{\"o}nke, Carsten}, organization = {Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.2933}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20170327-29338}, pages = {10}, abstract = {F{\"u}r eine gesicherte Planung im Bestand, sind eine F{\"u}lle verschiedenster Informationen zu ber{\"u}cksichtigen, welche oft erst w{\"a}hrend des Planungs- oder Bauprozesses gewonnen werden. Voraussetzung hierf{\"u}r bildet immer eine Bestandserfassung. Zwar existieren Computerprogramme zur Unterst{\"u}tzung der Bestandserfassung, allerdings handelt es sich hierbei ausschließlich um Insell{\"o}sungen. Der Export der aufgenommenen Daten in ein Planungssystem bedingt Informationsverluste. Trotz der potentiellen M{\"o}glichkeit aktueller CAAD/BIM Systeme zur Verwaltung von Bestandsdaten, sind diese vorrangig f{\"u}r die Neubauplanung konzipiert. Die durchg{\"a}ngige Bearbeitung von Sanierungsprojekten von der Erfassung des Bestandes {\"u}ber die Entwurfs- und Genehmigungsplanung bis zur Ausf{\"u}hrungsplanung innerhalb eines CAAD/BIM Systems wird derzeit nicht ad{\"a}quat unterst{\"u}tzt. An der Professur Informatik in der Architektur (InfAR) der Fakult{\"a}t Architektur der Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar entstanden im Rahmen des DFG Sonderforschungsbereich 524 "Werkzeuge und Konstruktionen f{\"u}r die Revitalisierung von Bauwerken" in den letzten Jahren Konzepte und Prototypen zur fachlich orientierten Unterst{\"u}tzung der Planung im Bestand. Der Fokus lag dabei in der Erfassung aller planungsrelevanter Bestandsdaten und der Abbildung dieser in einem dynamischen Bauwerksmodell. Aufbauend auf diesen Forschungsarbeiten befasst sich der Artikel mit der kontextbezogenen Weiterverwendung und gezielten Bereitstellung von Bestandsdaten im Prozess des Planens im Bestand und der Integration von Konzepten der planungsrelevanten Bestandserfassung in markt{\"u}bliche CAAD/BIM Systeme.}, subject = {Architektur }, language = {de} } @inproceedings{BauriedelDonathKoenig, author = {Bauriedel, Christian and Donath, Dirk and K{\"o}nig, Reinhard}, title = {COMPUTER-SUPPORTED SIMULATIONS FOR URBAN PLANNING}, editor = {G{\"u}rlebeck, Klaus and K{\"o}nke, Carsten}, organization = {Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.2923}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20170327-29235}, pages = {10}, abstract = {The idea about a simulation program to support urban planning is explained: Four different, clearly defined developing paths can be calculated for the rebuilding of a shrinking town. Aided by self-organization principles, a complex system can be created. The dynamics based on the action patterns of single actors, whose behaviour is cyclically depends on the generated structure. Global influences, which control the development, can be divided at a spatial, socioeconomic, and organizational-juridical level. The simulation model should offer conclusions on new planning strategies, especially in the context of the creation process of rebuilding measures. An example of a transportation system is shown by means of prototypes for the visualisation of the dynamic development process.}, subject = {Architektur }, language = {en} } @misc{Genc, type = {Master Thesis}, author = {Genc, Emir}, title = {Decoding Public Life in Urban Soundscape: The Case of Weimar}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.2743}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20170213-27438}, school = {Bauhaus-Universit{\"a}t Weimar}, abstract = {INTRODUCTION The research field of sound landscape and public life, initially drew my attention during the master class of 'Media of the Urban', originally 'Medien des Urbanen, which was given by Prof. Dr. Gabriele Schabacher in the 2015 summer semester. For the relevant class, I conducted an conceptual case study in Istanbul, Beyoglu District, with the intention of analysing the perception of the space by urban sound. During the summer 2015 I recorded various sounds of different spatial settings and developed the analysis by comparing the situations. By that time, I realized the inherent property of the sound as a medium for our perception in urban context. In the 2015-2016 winter semester, I participated in the master class of the architectural project, named 'Build Allegory', which was given by Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Heike B{\"u}ttner. The project was situated in Berlin Westkreuz, AVUS north curve, on the highway and was originally a race track from 1921. In this context, the aim of my project was to answer various questions, main of which was, how does the architectural form shape the sound of the place? And, how does the sound of the place shape the architectural from? Since the place is still serving mainly to the vehicles, although the function has differed, the sound objects and the context have remained. Through the existence of contextual references, I started with creating a computational tool for analysing the acoustic characteristics of this urban setting, which is fundamentally providing results as the sound cloud, driven from the sound ray tracing method. Regarding to this soundscape analysis method, which I developed, this computational tool assisted me to find an optimum reciprocal relation between architecture and sound. Since I have been working on soundscape in the context of architecture, urban situations, public life and public space, I was determined to produce a comprehensive research in this field and propound the hypothesis; the existence of the reciprocity between the social behaviours in public space and the sound landscape. In which extent does this reciprocity exist? What are the effects of the public life on the sonic configurations of the space and the other way around?}, subject = {{\"O}ffentlicher Raum}, language = {en} } @article{Fuchkina2017, author = {Fuchkina, Ekaterina}, title = {Pedestrian Movement Graph Analysis}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.2738}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20170202-27381}, pages = {21}, year = {2017}, abstract = {Development of sustainable urban environments assumes processing of large amount of data from various sources. It could be field study observations, results of simulations or information provided by modeling. This paper focuses on processing modeled data of pedestrian movement based on existed axial maps of particular environment. Introduced component allows further analysis by calculation of set of metrics based on inverted graph, which is built from given paths.}, subject = {Fussg{\"a}nger}, language = {en} } @article{Knecht, author = {Knecht, Katja}, title = {Augmented Urban Model: Ein Tangible User Interface zur Unterst{\"u}tzung von Stadtplanungsprozessen}, doi = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.2674}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20160823-26740}, abstract = {Im architektonischen und st{\"a}dtebaulichen Kontext erf{\"u}llen physische und digitale Modelle aufgrund ihrer weitgehend komplement{\"a}ren Eigenschaften und Qualit{\"a}ten unterschiedliche, nicht verkn{\"u}pfte Aufgaben und Funktionen im Entwurfs- und Planungsprozess. W{\"a}hrend physische Modelle vor allem als Darstellungs- und Kommunikationsmittel aber auch als Arbeitswerkzeug genutzt werden, unterst{\"u}tzen digitale Modelle dar{\"u}ber hinaus die Evaluation eines Entwurfs durch computergest{\"u}tzte Analyse- und Simulationstechniken. Analysiert wurden im Rahmen der in diesem Arbeitspapier vorgestellten Arbeit neben dem Einsatz des Modells als analogem und digitalem Werkzeug im Entwurf die Bedeutung des Modells f{\"u}r den Arbeitsprozess sowie Vorbilder aus dem Bereich der Tangible User Interfaces mit Bezug zu Architek¬tur und St{\"a}dtebau. Aus diesen Betrachtungen heraus wurde ein Prototyp entwickelt, das Augmented Urban Model, das unter anderem auf den fr{\"u}hen Projekten und Forschungsans{\"a}tzen aus dem Gebiet der Tangible User Interfaces aufsetzt, wie dem metaDESK von Ullmer und Ishii und dem Urban Planning Tool Urp von Underkoffler und Ishii. Das Augmented Urban Model zielt darauf ab, die im aktuellen Entwurfs- und Planungsprozess fehlende Br{\"u}cke zwischen realen und digitalen Modellwelten zu schlagen und gleichzeitig eine neue tangible Benutzerschnittstelle zu schaffen, welche die Manipulation von und die Interaktion mit digitalen Daten im realen Raum erm{\"o}glicht.}, subject = {tangible user interface}, language = {de} }