Research

As a Research Center, IAAC is committed to tackling the root causes of complex urban challenges through a rigorous, cutting-edge exploration of the possibilities inherent in material, architectural, and urban systems.

We pursue both open-ended and applied projects, embracing the long timeframes of in-depth research while asking questions that go beyond mere instrumentality. By pushing boundaries—whether in material science, urban technology, or architecture design and construction—IAAC’s research opens new possibilities for transformative insights and experimental prototyping.

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Research Themes

Computational Design & Material Innovation
Exploring synergies between computation and matter.
Robotics & Advanced Construction
Pushing the technical boundaries of architecture.
Innovative Governance & Citizen Engagement
Envisioning new forms of participatory design.
Ecological Urbanism
Imagining biocities and sustainable built environments.
Self-Sufficient Buildings
Prototyping the future of architecture.
Education & Skills for Sustainability
Training change-makers to confront global challenges.

Projects

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Mass Madera

IAAC Barcelona
IAAC Barcelona

TOVA

IAAC Barcelona
IAAC Barcelona

Superbarrio: Gamification for Co-design

IAAC Barcelona
IAAC Barcelona

Solar Greenhouse

IAAC Barcelona
IAAC Barcelona

Smart Citizen

IAAC Barcelona
IAAC Barcelona

RESPIRA Climate Shelter

IAAC Barcelona
IAAC Barcelona

Mass is More

IAAC Barcelona
IAAC Barcelona

Living Prototypes

IAAC Barcelona
IAAC Barcelona

GreenIn Cities

IAAC Barcelona
IAAC Barcelona

Distributed Design

IAAC Barcelona
IAAC Barcelona

CO-MIDA

IAAC Barcelona
IAAC Barcelona

Ciudad Futura

IAAC Barcelona
IAAC Barcelona

Biomaterial Housing in Latin America and the Caribbean Report

IAAC Barcelona
IAAC Barcelona

OMBRA VIVA

IAAC Barcelona
IAAC Barcelona

Centrinno

IAAC Barcelona
IAAC Barcelona