Critical Urban Research

We need a better understanding of urban life to build new design tools.

Critical Urban Research
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About

Our work primarily revolves around research and development of design computation tools. However, a considerable portion of our efforts is dedicated to studying people and cities. We explore the impact of smart technologies on power structures within smart cities, examine neoliberal business models of urban renewal, and investigate the spatial appearance of religious communities and issues of gentrification in Israel.

Overall, our curiosity spans various aspects of cities, technologies, and culture, deepening our understanding of urban environments and informing our AI research.

Funding

  • Ariel University

Related Papers

Jonathan Dortheimer, Talia Margalit (2020). Open-source architecture and questions of intellectual property, tacit knowledge, and liability. The Journal of Architecture doi:10.1080/13602365.2020.1758950
Jonathan Dortheimer (2016). Open Source Architecture: Challenges and opportunities. Unpublished doi:10.13140/RG.2.2.30538.57285

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