Asbiel Samaniego
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About
Asbiel Samaniego is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of digital fabrication, mixed reality (MR), and sustainable architecture. His work fundamentally challenges the construction industry’s reliance on standardized, industrially processed timber by developing frameworks that embrace the inherent irregularity of natural tree logs. Samaniego’s most cited work, “Timber De-Standardized” (2021), introduces a novel MR interface that allows designers and builders to engage directly with raw, non-standard logs. This hands-on, iterative process enables the real-time design, fabrication, and structural validation of assemblies made from salvaged wood—turning what is typically considered waste into viable building components. By merging intuitive human interaction with computational analysis, his approach reduces material waste and promotes a more ecologically responsible form of construction. Though early in his career, with 9 citations on this flagship paper, Samaniego’s contributions are already influencing conversations around circular design and human-computer interaction in architecture. His work stands as a compelling model for how mixed reality can democratize complex fabrication, empowering non-experts to participate in sustainable building practices.
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- 1Timber De-Standardized9 citations · 2021