Mr. George Guida |Thermal| Young Scientist Award

Harvard Graduate School of Design,United States

George Guida is a distinguished graduate of the Harvard Graduate School of Design, United States. With expertise in design innovation and urban planning, he has contributed significantly to the fields of architecture and sustainable development. His work focuses on creating transformative spaces that balance aesthetic appeal with environmental responsibility. As a thought leader in the design community, George continues to inspire through his creative vision and groundbreaking projects.

Summary:

The candidate is an outstanding contender for the Research for Young Scientist Award. Their strong educational background, entrepreneurial ventures, innovative research in AI, virtual reality, and machine learning, and significant academic contributions demonstrate exceptional promise. They have proven to be a pioneer at the intersection of architecture and emerging technologies, driving both academic discourse and practical application.

 

Professional Profiles:

Ā Scopus

šŸŽ“ Education :

Harvard Graduate School of Design,Master of Architecture (MArch II) Graduate Program, Commendation,Thesis Advisors: Andrew Witt, Jose Luis del Castillo Lopez,Awarded Digital Design Prize, 2022,Cross-registration at MIT Media Lab and MIT Sloan School of Management,RIBA North West UK,ARB Architect Qualification (RIBA Part 3),Architectural Association School of Architecture,AA Diploma (RIBA Part 2),Oxford Brookes University,BA (Hons) Architecture (RIBA Part 1)

 

šŸ¢Ā Experience:

Co-Founder – Architag,A multidisciplinary architecture and technology practice combining emerging technologies to enhance human experience.,Spring 2024: Launched a 4-week AI + 3D Printing program for low-income high school students in New York, scaling to 10 schools in collaboration with the Department of Education.,Summer 2024: Ongoing AI design consultancy for a 200-person architecture firm, developing custom AI tools for image generation and RAG models.,2023/2024: Augmented Reality installation at Museo MUDI in Castel San Pietro Romano,Machine Learning Consultant – Certain Measures,Part-time consultant on data-driven design exhibitions and AI workflows.,Architect – Foster + Partners,ARB RIBA and LEED AP Architect, involved in high-end international projects,Architectural Assistant – CZWG Architects,Part 1 Architectural Assistant working on UK-based cultural and residential projects.Italy.

šŸ› ļøSkills:

3D Modeling: Revit, AutoCAD, Rhinoceros, Unity, Unreal, Houdini,Coding: Grasshopper + Plugins, C#, Python (including ML frameworks), Processing, Basic Front-End Development,Rendering & Design: VRay, Full Adobe Suite, Figma, Lumion, Octane,Digital Fabrication & Robotics: Arduino, RobotStudio, ABB, 3D Printing,Languages: English (Fluent), Italian (Fluent), French (Academic B2), Spanish (Basic),Other: Passionate rock climber and outdoor enthusiast

 

Research Focus :

Adaptive Reuse through Computer Vision,Web3 in Real Estate,Material Perception Using Virtual Reality,3D Machine Learning (StyleGAN, 3DGAN, ShapeGAN),Generative AI in Architecture & Design

 

šŸ”¬Awards:

Digital Design Prize, 2022,Harvard HAE Accelerator (2024) – XFigura,MIT Fuse Accelerator at Martin Trust Center (2023) – Skillverse,MIT Sandbox Innovation Fund Program (2023) – Skillverse

 

Conclusion:

Given their innovative work and leadership in education, this individual shows considerable potential for continued contributions to scientific and technological fields. However, expanding their publication portfolio and focusing on a more unified research direction could enhance their future impact. Overall, the candidate is a fitting nominee for the Research for Young Scientist Award, poised to shape the future of architecture, technology, and design.

 

Ā Publications:

  • Title: Thermal-Material Priming: The Influence of Building Materials on Thermal Perception and Tolerance in Immersive Virtual Environments
    • Authors: Guida, G.; Richter-Lunn, K.; Bechthold, M.
    • Year: 2024
    • Source: Building and Environment, Vol. 266, Article 112073
    • Citations: 0

 

  • Title: 3D Neural Synthesis: Gaining Control with Neural Radiance Fields
    • Authors: Guida, G.; Escobar, D.; Navarro, C.
    • Year: 2023
    • Source: Habits of the Anthropocene: Scarcity and Abundance in a Post-Material Economy – Proceedings of the 43rd Annual Conference of the Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture (ACADIA), Vol. 2, pp. 420ā€“429
    • Citations: 0

 

  • Title: Multimodal Architecture: Applications of Language in a Machine Learning Aided Design Process
    • Authors: Guida, G.
    • Year: 2023
    • Source: Proceedings of the International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia, Vol. 2, pp. 561ā€“570
    • Citations: 1 (Open Access)

 

  • Title: Augmenting Beyond the Physical: DMUConstellation, a Mixed Reality Exhibition Experience that Promotes Participatory Engagement and Distributed Access
    • Authors: Crossley, T.; Goepel, G.; Guida, G.
    • Year: 2023
    • Source: Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, Vol. 815, pp. 419ā€“429
    • Citations: 1

 

  • Title: Towards Hyper-Reality: A Case Study Mixed Reality Art Installation
    • Authors: Goepel, G.; Guida, G.; Nolasco, A.G.L.
    • Year: 2023
    • Source: Proceedings of the International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia, Vol. 1, pp. 383ā€“392
    • Citations: 1 (Open Access)

 

  • Title: Modulo Continuo: 5-Axis Ceramic Additive Manufacturing Applications for Evaporative Cooling Facades Modules
    • Authors: Gan, A.W.J.; Guida, G.; Kim, D.; Youn, H.J.; Seibold, Z.
    • Year: 2022
    • Source: Proceedings of the International Conference on Education and Research in Computer-Aided Architectural Design in Europe, Vol. 1, pp. 47ā€“55
    • Citations: 2

 

  • Title: Multimodal Virtual Experience for Design Schools in the Immersive Web
    • Authors: Guida, G.; Tian, R.; Dong, Y.
    • Year: 2021
    • Source: Proceedings of the International Conference on Education and Research in Computer-Aided Architectural Design in Europe, Vol. 1, pp. 415ā€“424
    • Citations: 0 (Open Access)

 

George Guida |Thermal| Young Scientist Award

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