Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU), Faculty of Fine Arts (GSF), Department of Interior Architecture continues to support current developments in the digitalized design world with academic studies. A paper by Assist. Prof. Minel Kurtuluş, a faculty member of the department, seeking technological solutions to critical issues such as the global housing crisis and climate change, has been published.
The Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Modular Manufacturing: Project Phoenix The study, titled "A Housing Experience at the Intersection of AI-Powered Design and Industrial Construction: Project Phoenix Case Study," authored by Assist. Prof. Minel Kurtuluş, examines an innovative project developed in the West Oakland region of California. The paper details the integration of AI-powered analysis tools such as Autodesk Forma into the design process and the effects of modular manufacturing systems developed by Factory_OS on construction speed. Sustainability and Innovative Materials The study emphasizes not only design speed and efficiency but also environmental sustainability. The materials used within Project Phoenix include:
Mycelium-based biomaterials,
FRP (Fiber Reinforced Polymer) technology,
and innovative solutions such as carbon-negative facade panels are analyzed with technical data to show how they reduce the carbon footprint of buildings and offer a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional construction methods.
The article, "The Future Vision of Interior Architecture and Design," reveals how the disciplines of interior architecture and architecture are being reshaped by generative algorithms and industrial construction techniques. This work by Assist. Prof. Minel Kurtuluş serves as an important resource for students and professionals to understand their new roles in the digitalized construction sector and to develop a vision for sustainable housing solutions.
