Beril Önalan et al. publish a systematic review on computational methods for reusing non-standard materials in the International Journal of Architectural Computing
New publication by CEA PhD student Beril Önalan, co-authored with CEA members Ioanna Mitropoulou, Eleftherios Triantafyllidis, Jens Hunhevicz, and Catherine De Wolf, maps current approaches and outlines design guidelines for material reuse in circular construction.
A new systematic literature review by CEA researchers examines how computational methods can support the reuse of irregular, reclaimed materials in construction. The study surveys existing design and optimization strategies that enable the integration of non-standard components into early-stage architectural workflows.
The review highlights current knowledge gaps in algorithm scalability, performance integration, and the advancement of hybrid computational methods needed to unlock the full potential of computational design for a circular built environment. It also outlines practical guidelines to inform future research and application in circular construction.
The publication is part of the doctoral research of Beril Önalan at ETH Zurich, and co-authored with Ioanna Mitropoulou, Eleftherios Triantafyllidis, Jens Hunhevicz, and Catherine De Wolf. external page Access the article here.
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Önalan, Beril, Ioanna Mitropoulou, Eleftherios Triantafyllidis, Jens Hunhevicz, and Catherine De Wolf. 2025. "Computational methods for circular design with non-standard materials: Systematic review and future directions." International Journal of Architectural Computing. doi.org/10.1177/14780771251316125.
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