Andrea Settimi

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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Andrea Settimi is a leading researcher at the intersection of digital fabrication, computer vision, and building information modeling (BIM). Her work focuses on democratizing advanced manufacturing and spatial computing for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) sector. Settimi’s major contributions include the development of **Cockroach**, an open-source tool for point cloud processing in CAD, which streamlines the use of LiDAR data for retrofitting and construction inspection. Her most cited work (7 citations) has become a key resource for practitioners integrating reality capture into design workflows. More recently, Settimi introduced **Augmented Carpentry**, a computer vision-assisted framework for manual timber fabrication. This open-source system challenges the industry’s reliance on costly robotics, making sustainable digital timber production accessible to smaller firms. Her research has garnered over 10 citations, reflecting its growing influence in bridging the gap between high-tech digital methods and practical, hands-on craftsmanship. Settimi’s work is notable for its commitment to open-source solutions, empowering a broader community of architects and builders to adopt cutting-edge digital tools.